Determinants of low fifth minute Apgar score among newborns delivered by cesarean section at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia: an unmatched case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Apgar score is used to evaluate the neonates' overall status and response to resuscitation, as well as its prognosis beyond the neonatal period. Low fifth minute Apgar scores is more frequent and is associated with markedly increased risks of neonatal mortality and morbidity. In Ethiopia, the prevalence of birth asphyxia is high (22.52%). Birth asphyxia contributes to significant neonatal morbidities and mortalities due to severe hypoxic-ischemic multi-organ damage, mainly brain damage. Therefore, this study was aimed to identify determinants of low fifth minute Apgar score among newborns delivered by cesarean section.

Methods

An unmatched case control study design was conducted. The Apgar score is based on measures of heart rate, respiratory effort, skin color, m

SUBMITTER: Ajibo BD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9413889 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature