Bibliographic Details
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Prevalence, perinatal outcomes and factors associated with neonatal sepsis in Nigeria. |
| Authors: |
Onubogu, Chinyere Ukamaka1,2 (AUTHOR), Ekwochi, Uchenna3 (AUTHOR), Obumneme‐Anyim, Ijeoma4 (AUTHOR), Nwokeji‐Onwe, Linda Nneka5 (AUTHOR), Eleje, George Uchenna6,7 (AUTHOR), Ojiegbe, Nnabuike Okechukwu8 (AUTHOR), Ezebialu, Ifeanyichukwu Uzoma9 (AUTHOR), Ezenkwele, Eziamaka Pauline10 (AUTHOR), Nzeribe, Emily Akuabia11 (AUTHOR), Umeh, Uchenna Anthony10 (AUTHOR), Ugwu, Innocent Anayochukwu12 (AUTHOR), Chianakwana, Ogochukwu13 (AUTHOR), Ibekwe, Nkechi Theresa13 (AUTHOR), Ezeaku, Onyebuchi Ignatius14 (AUTHOR), Ekweagu, Gloria Nwuka14 (AUTHOR), Onwe, Abraham Bong15 (AUTHOR), Lavin, Tina16 (AUTHOR), Ezekwe, Bose17 (AUTHOR), Settecase, Eugenia18 (AUTHOR), Tukur, Jamilu19 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Aug2024 Supplement 1, Vol. 131 Issue 2, p101-112. 12p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*NEONATAL intensive care units, *VERTICAL transmission (Communicable diseases), *INTRAPARTUM care, *NEONATAL death, *WOMEN'S employment, *NEONATAL sepsis, *PREMATURE rupture of fetal membranes |
| Abstract: |
Objective: To examine the prevalence, perinatal outcomes and factors associated with neonatal sepsis in referral‐level facilities across Nigeria. Design: Secondary analysis of data from the Maternal and Perinatal Database for Quality, Equity and Dignity Programme in 54 referral‐level hospitals across Nigeria. Setting: Records covering the period from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020. Population: Mothers admitted for birth during the study period, and their live newborns. Methods: Analysis of prevalence and sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with neonatal sepsis and perinatal outcomes. Multilevel logistic regression modelling identified factors associated with neonatal sepsis. Main outcome measures: Neonatal sepsis and perinatal outcomes. Results: The prevalence of neonatal sepsis was 16.3 (95% CI 15.3–17.2) per 1000 live births (1113/68 459) with a 10.3% (115/1113) case fatality rate. Limited education, unemployment or employment in sales/trading/manual jobs, nulliparity/grand multiparity, chronic medical disorder, lack of antenatal care (ANC) or ANC outside the birthing hospital and referral for birth increased the odds of neonatal sepsis. Birthweight of <2500 g, non‐spontaneous vaginal birth, preterm birth, prolonged rupture of membranes, APGAR score of <7 at 5 min, birth asphyxia, birth trauma or jaundice were associated with neonatal sepsis. Neonates with sepsis were more frequently admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (1037/1110, 93.4% vs 8237/67 346, 12.2%) and experienced a higher rate of death (115/1113, 10.3% vs 933/67 343, 1.4%). Conclusions: Neonatal sepsis remains a critical challenge in neonatal care, underscored by its high prevalence and mortality rate. The identification of maternal and neonatal risk factors underscores the importance of improved access to education and employment for women and targeted interventions in antenatal and intrapartum care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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