Challenge of reducing perinatal mortality in rural Congo: findings of a prospective, population-based study.

ABSTRACT: Each year, an estimated six million perinatal deaths occur worldwide, and 98% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. These estimates are based on surveys in both urban and rural areas, and they may underrepresent the problem in rural areas. This study was conducted to quantify perinatal mortality, to identify the associated risk factors, and to determine the most common causes of early neonatal death in a rural area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Data were collected on 1,892 births. Risk factors associated with perinatal deaths were identified using multivariate analysis with logistic regression models. Causes of early neonatal deaths were determined by physician-review of information describing death. The perinatal mortality rate was 61 per 1,000 births

SUBMITTER: Matendo RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3225116 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature