Risk factors of neonatal sepsis in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of neonatal sepsis in India is the highest in the world. Evidence regarding its risk factors can guide clinical practice and prevention strategies.

Objective

To review, assess and synthesize the available literature from India on the risk factors of sepsis among neonates.

Methodology

A systematic review was conducted. We searched PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, Popline, IndMed, Indian Science Abstracts and Google Scholar from inception up to March 23, 2018 to identify observational analytical studies reporting on risk factors of laboratory-confirmed neonatal sepsis in India. Two authors independently screened studies (title, abstract and full-text stages), extracted data, and assessed quality. A random-effects meta-analysis was perform

SUBMITTER: Murthy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6483350 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature