Trophic feeding initiation and its predictors in preterm neonates admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units: Multicenter study, Addis Ababa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delayed trophic feeding initiation is a significant risk for physical and neurological complications in neonates; however, data on feeding initiation in the current study setting are limited.

Objective

This study aimed to determine the time to initiation of trophic feeding and to identify reasons for delayed initiation among preterm neonates.

Methods

A prospective cohort study was conducted among 153 neonates admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units from February to April 20, 2023. Data were collected via Kobo and analyzed with STATA. Kaplan-Meier survival curves and Cox proportional hazards models were used for analysis.

Primary and secondary outcomes

Median time and rate of trophic feeding initiation were estimated using Kaplan-Meier and simple fr

SUBMITTER: Hassen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12709027 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature