Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia

Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia

BackgroundThe accurate estimation of gestational age is crucial in identifying prematurity and other health problems in newborns and in providing appropriate perinatal care. Although there are numerous methods for measuring gestational age, they are not always applicable. During these situations, it...

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Main Authors: Ifa Dereje, Mukemil Awol, Asfaw Getaye, Zenebe Tujara, Adugna Alemu, Abdi Negash, Fedasan Alemu, Husen Zakir, Ararsa Dinka, Dejene Edosa, Irean Shigign, Abayneh Tunta, Mathewos Mekonnen, Fikadu Tolesa, Kumera Bekele, Belay Merkeb, Befekadu Oyato, Mekonnin Tesfa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
neonatal anthropometry
North Shewa
gestational age
prematurity
anthropometry
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1265036/full

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