Determinants of stillbirth in hospitals of North Shoa Zone, Oromia region, Central Ethiopia: A case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

World Health Organization defined stillbirth as birth of fetus at 28 weeks or above gestation with a birth weight of ≥1000 g or body length of ≥35 cm. Majority of stillbirths occur in low and middle income nations. Efforts made in Ethiopia to improve maternal and child health are showing encouraging results, even though the magnitude didn't reach the expected level. Identification of determinants of stillbirth is quite substantial to apply further meaningful actions.

Objective

To assess the determinants of stillbirth in hospitals of North Shoa Zone, Oromia region, Central Ethiopia.

Method

Institution based unmatched Case control study was conducted from March 01 to May 30/2019 among 342 women who gave birth in Fitche, Kuyu, Gundomeskel, and Muketurihospital

SUBMITTER: Gizaw W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8141871 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature