Perinatal autopsy in Ghana: Healthcare workers knowledge and attitude.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perinatal mortality refers to stillbirths and early neonatal deaths. Stillbirth, the death of a foetus from 28 weeks or with a birth weight below 1,000 g, and early neonatal deaths, the death of a new-born within 24 h of delivery, are among the most distressing global health problems, with approximately 2 million stillbirths occurring annually. Although a post-mortem examination of the stillborn baby is essential for understanding and learning the cause of stillbirth, many couples decline the procedure. Sub-Saharan Africa has one of the highest stillbirth rates in the world, yet there is a dearth of studies on post-mortem uptake from the region.

Aim

To explore healthcare professionals' views and perceptions of perinatal autopsy in Ghana.

Methods

Mixed-metho

SUBMITTER: Swarray-Deen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9794746 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature