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Maternal and neonatal characteristics that influence very early neonatal mortality in the Eastern Regional Hospital of Ghana, Koforidua: a retrospective review

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to determine the maternal and neonatal characteristics that influence very early neonatal mortality using 811 delivery records at the Eastern Regional Hospital of Ghana. RESULTS: The very early neonatal mortality rate was 9 per 1000 live births. Multi-parity reduced the odds of very early neonatal death by 30%. Mothers with a previous neonatal death had about 8 times the odds of having a very early neonatal death as compared to those without a history of neonatal death.

Source: BMC Research Notes

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3196-x

Authors: James A. Avoka, Richard M. Adanu, Michael Wombeogo, Issah Seidu, Elvis J. Dun-Dery

Institutions: Ghana Health Service, University of Ghana, University for Development Studies

Language: English

Topic: Global Maternal and Child Health

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,690