| dc.contributor.author | Gichogo, Daniel Muturi | |
| dc.contributor.author | Murila, Florence | |
| dc.contributor.author | Matiang'i, Micah | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ndege, Wycliff | |
| dc.contributor.author | Bosire, Kefa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-08-13T10:15:06Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-08-13T10:15:06Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1/19/2018 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | 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. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2052-4293 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2018.12.1.21 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dspace.amref.org/handle/123456789/52 | |
| dc.description | A research article published by MAG Online Library | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | 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. | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health | en_US |
| dc.subject | Birth asphyxia | en_US |
| dc.subject | Neonatal mortality | en_US |
| dc.subject | Neonatal resuscitation | en_US |
| dc.subject | Kenya | en_US |
| dc.subject | Hospitals | en_US |
| dc.subject | Neonates | en_US |
| dc.title | Prevalence of Asphyxia and Readiness for Neonatal Resuscitation in Kenya | en_US |
| dc.type | Article, Journal | en_US |
