Risk factors for asphyxia neonatorum in full-term newborns at the University Hospital of Mahajanga Madagascar

Autor: Safidisoa N. Razanamanana, null Henintsoa N. Raveloharimino, null Setra H. Rambeloson, null Norotiana H. Rabesandratana, null Diavolana K. Andrianarimanana
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 10:633-636
ISSN: 2349-3291
2349-3283
DOI: 10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20231138
Popis: Background: The aim of this survey was to study the risk factors associated with asphyxia neonatorum in full-term newborns in the neonatal unit in Child and Mother Complex at Androva Mahajanga Hospital. Methods: This was a retrospective case-control study conducted from August 2016 through September 2018. Results: The prevalence of neonatal asphyxia was 5.9%. Determinant factors for birth asphyxia were maternal education level below the tenth grade [OR=1.8 (1.2-2.6), p=0.003] especially if the mother was illiterate [OR=2.3 (1.5-3.6), p
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