The determinants of 5th minute low Apgar score among newborns who delivered at public hospitals in Hawassa City, South Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Alex Yeshaneh (Author), Andargachew Kassa (Author), Zemenu Yohannes Kassa (Author), Daniel Adane (Author), Yohannes Fikadu (Author), Semahegn Tilahun Wassie (Author), Biresaw Wassihun Alemu (Author), Mesfin Tadese (Author), Solomon Shitu (Author), Haimanot Abebe (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Newborn morbidity and mortality are forecasted using the Apgar scores. Obstetricians worldwide have used the Apgar score for more than half a century for the assessment of immediate newborn conditions. It is a simple and convenient evaluation system that offers a standardized and...