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Showing 1 to 20 of 37 for “"Neonatal deaths"”.
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Factors associated with neonatal deaths in Katima Mulilo state hospital
The neonatal mortality rate is the most essential indicator of obstetric care as well as overall socio-economic development in any given country. It is also a sensitive indicator of the impact of programme intervention and for monitoring changes in quality care (MOHSS, 1996: 2). The Health …
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Enumerating and estimating maternal and neonatal deaths in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
… aimed at enumerating and estimating maternal and neonatal deaths from 2010 to 2013 in the Western Cape Province; and determining factors associated with these outcomes during the same period. This thesis comprises nine chapters, of which six present the research findings. The first results chapter …
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Examining the influence of antenatal care and skilled attendence of neonatal deaths in Zambia: A multilevel analysis
Neonatal mortality is a global challenge; identification of individual and community determinants associated with it, are important for targeted interventions. Although many studies have emphasized the importance of accessible maternal healthcare as a means of reducing maternal and child mortality, …
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Examining the influence of antenatal care and skilled attendence of neonatal deaths in Zambia: A multilevel analysis
Neonatal mortality is a global challenge; identification of individual and community determinants associated with it, are important for targeted interventions. Although many studies have emphasized the importance of accessible maternal healthcare as a means of reducing maternal and child mortality, …
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In-hospital neonatal mortality in a level-two hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
Background Neonatal mortality (deaths in the first 28 days of life) is a major contributor to under-5 mortality in South Africa. Many advances in neonatal care have been introduced, but the impact of these interventions has not been studied outside of tertiary academic centers. Objectives To …
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Preventable and treatable causes of infant death : examining neonatal and post neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh
Background: Neonatal mortality is a major burden in developing countries. Most neonatal deaths in Bangladesh can be prevented by simple interventions or by preventive measures before birth, better delivery practices or basic treatments after birth. Researchers over the years have focused on …
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Preventable and treatable causes of infant death : examining neonatal and post neonatal mortality in rural Bangladesh
Background: Neonatal mortality is a major burden in developing countries. Most neonatal deaths in Bangladesh can be prevented by simple interventions or by preventive measures before birth, better delivery practices or basic treatments after birth. Researchers over the years have focused on …
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Neonatal Mortality in the Cape Town Metro West Geographical Service Area 2014-2017
Background Each neonatal death counts, as recognised by the Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP). This is an important aspect in attaining the third Sustainable Development Goal by 2030. Accurate neonatal mortality data as well as an understanding of the causality and context is essential to plan …
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Assessing some of the associations with perinatal mortality at Kamuzu central hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi
… of perinatal mortality (PNM) and causes of early neonatal deaths (ENNDs), describe socio-demographic factors of mothers with PNM and assess some of the associations with PNM at Kamuzu Central Hospital.
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ESTIMATING THE INDIRECT IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON NEONATAL MORTALITY IN NEPAL
… rate and an increase in the institutional neonatal mortality rate. This study aimed to estimate the population-level impact of the pandemic on neonatal mortality in Nepal. Objectives: We aimed to estimate the number of additional neonatal lives saved in Nepal based on the change in …
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A descriptive study of the community-based follow-up and outcomes of very low birth weight babies discharged from a regional hospital
Background Neonatal mortality continues to be a significant global health concern, especially in low/middle income countries. In South Africa, neonatal deaths contribute to 32% of the under-five mortality rate, with 48% of these deaths attributed to prematurity. One of the components aimed at …
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Expanding the South African Rapid Mortality Surveillance to cover provincial mortality
… strategies and policies to reduce premature deaths and improve quality of life. However, estimating consistent levels and trends in mortality for a developing country like South Africa with incomplete vital registration and errors in censuses or survey data is difficult. This research …
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Neonatal mortality in low and lower-middle income countries : which areas require further attention? Evidence from Bangladesh
Background: The global neonatal mortality rate (NMR) is still high, estimated at 19 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2015, which accounts for 45 percent of under-five deaths. Neonatal deaths are projected to increase to 52 percent of under-five deaths in 2030, with most deaths occurring in low and …
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Asphyxia neonatorum in a developing world situation : a study of the impact of asphyxia neonatorum in term infants on the pattern of handicap in the Ciskei; an evalution of its epidemiology and a trial of the efficacy of current therapy
… deficit in asphyxiated neonates. Analysis of neonatal deaths at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital over an 18-month period showed that asphyxia accounted for one third of all neonatal deaths. In particular, asphyxia caused two thirds of deaths in infants over 2 Kg birth weight. From a hospital register …
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Incidence, Characteristics, and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury Treated with Dialysis during Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
… there were no stillbirths and fewer than five neonatal deaths in affected pregnancies. In conclusion, AKI-D in pregnancy is rare. Most affected women and their babies have good short-term outcomes.
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Descriptive study of maternal outcomes in a near-miss cohort at Kagadi District Hospital, Uganda
… review of obstetric near miss cases and maternal deaths that occurred between 1st January 2015 and 31st December 2015. Obstetric near miss case definition was based on disease-specific criteria including: haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, dystocia, infection and anaemia. Main …
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Syphilis in Pregnancy: Exploring the prevalence and vertical transmission prevention cascade of syphilis using routinely collected electronic health data, Cape Town Metropolitan District, 2017–2022
… seropositive compared to seronegative women; neonatal deaths RR 1.91 (95% CI 1.53-2.38) and RR of stillbirths 2.52 (95% CI 2.25, 2.82). The risk of adverse perinatal outcomes was higher in those with high-titre active syphilis than low-titre syphilis. Conclusion: Routine electronic health data …
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review
… et al. 2007). Preterm birth accounts for 60% of neonatal deaths and elevates an infant’s risk for poor health outcomes later in life ranging from behavioral issues to heart disease (WHO, 2018) and the rate of preterm birth in the United States has steadily risen since 2015, reaching about 10% in …
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Neonatal resuscitation training in Ireland integrating teaching and research: a quality of care initiative in health services research
… estimates that every year there are one million neonatal deaths attributable to birth asphyxia. Due to the unique aetiology and pathophysiology of neonatal arrests, successful resuscitation requires the application of knowledge and skills that require special training. The purpose of …
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Causes of perinatal deaths in Ga-Rankuwa Hospital Obstetrics Unit : an autopsy study of 100 cases
… techniques are applied the causes of perinatal deaths are readily appreciated. No previous autopsy study has been conducted at our hospital. The application of new techniques has stimulated the present study, which is also intended to monitor current and future clinical practice. Problem …
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