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    Prevalence of Asphyxia and Readiness for Neonatal Resuscitation in Kenya

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    1/19/2018
    Authors
    Gichogo, Daniel Muturi
    Murila, Florence
    Matiang'i, Micah
    Ndege, Wycliff
    Bosire, Kefa
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    Gichogo, D. M., Murila, F., Matiang'i, M., Ndege, W., & Bosire, K. (2018). Prevalence of asphyxia and readiness for neonatal resuscitation in Kenya. African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health, 12(1), 21-27.

    Abstract/Overview

    Background: Birth asphyxia accounts for one-third of neonatal mortality worldwide. Aims: To determine the prevalence of birth asphyxia and associated risk factors at one Kenyan hospital; and to describe caregivers' readiness for and attitudes towards neonatal resuscitation of asphyxiated neonates. Methods: A total of 237 babies and 28 health workers were consecutively enrolled as part of a longitudinal cross-sectional study. Prevalence of asphyxia, and caregivers' practices and attitudes were measured through observation. Risk factors were identified through interviews with mothers and a review of their medical records. Findings: Birth asphyxia prevalence hospital was 5.1%. Independent predictors of birth asphyxia were: duration of labour (OR=3.86; 95% CI; P=0.041), meconium staining of amniotic fluid, and presence of oedema in pre-eclampsia. Conclusions: Having equipment alone is not enough if providers are not equipped to use it. Neonatal resuscitation skils are therefore vital to eliminating neonatal mortality.

    Subject/Keywords
    Birth asphyxia; Neonatal mortality; Neonatal resuscitation; Kenya; Hospitals; Neonates
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    A research article published by MAG Online Library

    Publisher
    African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health
    ISSN
    2052-4293
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    https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2018.12.1.21
    http://dspace.amref.org/handle/123456789/52
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