Major causes of death in preterm infants in selected hospitals in Ethiopia (SIP): a prospective, cross-sectional, observational study

• Main Authors: Lulu M Muhe, ProfMD (Author), Elizabeth M McClure, PhD (Author), Assaye K Nigussie, MD (Author), Amha Mekasha, ProfMD (Author), Bogale Worku, ProfMD (Author), Alemayehu Worku, ProfPhD (Author), Asrat Demtse, MD (Author), Beza Eshetu, MD (Author), Zemene Tigabu, MD (Author), Mahlet A Gizaw, MD (Author), Netsanet Workneh, MD (Author), Abayneh Girma, MD (Author), Mesfin Asefa, MD (Author), Ramon Portales, MD (Author), Tiruzer Bekele, MD (Author), Mesele Bezabih, MD (Author), Gesit Metaferia, MD (Author), Mulatu Gashaw, MSc (Author), Bewketu Abebe, MD (Author), Hailu Berta, MD (Author), Addisu Alemu, MD (Author), Tigist Desta, MD (Author), Rahell Hailu, MD (Author), Goitom Gebreyesus, MD (Author), Sara Aynalem, MD (Author), Alemseged L Abdissa, MD (Author), Riccardo Pfister, MD (Author), Zelalem Tazu Bonger (Author), Solomon Gizaw (Author), Tamrat Abebe, PhD (Author), Melkamu A Berhane, MD (Author), Yonas Bekuretsion, MD (Author), Sangappa Dhaded (Author), Janna Patterson, MD (Author), Robert L Goldenberg, ProfPhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Summary: Background: Neonatal deaths now account for 47% of all deaths in children younger than 5 years globally. More than a third of newborn deaths are due to preterm birth complications, which is the leading cause of death. Understanding the causes and factors contributing to neonatal deaths is n...