Antenatal Steroid Utilization in Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Gesit Metaferia MD (Author), Mahlet Abayneh MD (Author), Sara Aynalem MD (Author), Abayneh G. Demisse MD (Author), Asrat G. Demtse MD (Author), Beza Eshetu MD (Author), Amha Mekasha MD (Author), Bogale Worku MD (Author), Assaye K. Nigussie MD (Author), Elizabeth M. McClure PHD (Author), Robert L. Goldenberg MD (Author), Lulu M. Muhe MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Administration of antenatal corticosteroids to pregnant mothers is one of the most effective interventions to decrease preterm neonatal mortality. In this study we assessed antenatal steroid utilization by the mother and its effect on preterm babies. Method. Two years prospective, multic...