Trends and determinants of early neonatal mortality in Ethiopia: evidence from the Ethiopian demographic and health survey data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early neonatal mortality (ENM) accounts for three-fourths of all neonatal deaths and one-third of overall child mortality. While previous studies have primarily focused on neonatal and under-five mortality, ENM has received comparatively less attention. This study aims to address this gap by analyzing trends and identifying factors associated with ENM in Ethiopia.

Methods

Data from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) conducted between 2005 and 2016 were analyzed, comprising a total weighted sample of 22,310 participants. To account for the hierarchical structure of the EDHS data, a mixed-effects binary logistic regression model was applied to identify associated factors. In the multivariable analysis, adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence interva

SUBMITTER: Tebeje TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12492652 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature