Determinants of early neonatal mortality (hospital based retrospective cohort study in Somali region of Ethiopia).

ABSTRACT: Early neonatal mortality occurs when a newborn dies within the first seven days of life. Despite interventions, neonatal mortality remains public health problem over time in Ethiopia (33 per 1000 live births). Determinants varies on level of neonatal mortality. The study's goal was to determine magnitude of early newborn death, as well as its determinants and causes in Newborn Intensive Care Unit of Referral hospital in Ethiopia's Somali region. Health facility based retrospective study review was conducted between May 2019 to May 2021 in Shiek Hassan Yabare Referral Hospital of Jigjiga University of Ethiopia. All neonates admitted at neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with complete data and get registered using the new NICU registration book from May 2019 to May 2021 were included. Kobo

SUBMITTER: Ahmed AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9859816 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature