Factors associated with birth asphyxia among term singleton births at two referral hospitals in Northern Uganda: a cross sectional study

Factors associated with birth asphyxia among term singleton births at two referral hospitals in Northern Uganda: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of neonatal mortality worldwide. In Uganda, it accounts for 28.9% of all neonatal deaths. With a view to inform policy and practice interventions to reduce adverse neonatal outcomes, we aimed to determine the prevalence and factors asso...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Ayebare, Claudia Hanson, Jolly Nankunda, Anna Hjelmstedt, Rebecca Nantanda, Wibke Jonas, James K. Tumwine, Grace Ndeezi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Birth asphyxia
Socio-demographic characteristics
Teenagers
Maternal infections
Intrapartum complications
Northern Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05095-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-05095-y

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