Community-and proximate-level factors associated with perinatal mortality in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide household survey

Community-and proximate-level factors associated with perinatal mortality in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide household survey

Abstract Background The perinatal mortality rate (PMR) in Nigeria rose by approximately 5% from 39 to 41 deaths per 1000 total births between 2008 and 2013, indicating a reversal in earlier gains. This study sought to identify factors associated with increased PMR. Methods Nationally representative...

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Main Authors: Osita K. Ezeh, Edward O. Uche-Nwachi, Uchechukwu D. Abada, Kingsley E. Agho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Perinatal mortality
Proximate factors
Pregnancies
Nigeria
Newborn care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7151-0

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