Browsing School of Health Sciences (Health-Sciences) by Subject "Neonatal deaths"
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Birth asphyxia in Northern Uganda: Associated factors, intrapartum practices and the predictive value of lactate
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Introduction: Birth asphyxia is responsible for approximately 24% of all neonatal deaths globally, with an even higher share in Uganda. Birth asphyxia is associated with immediate neurological and long-term neurodevelopmental ... -
Maternal and perinatal outcomes of pregnant women admitted with hypertension in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)Back ground Hypertensive disorders are major complications of pregnancy with an increased incidence in developing countries. They are responsible for adverse maternal outcomes such as altered mode of delivery, abnormal ... -
Risk factors for perinatal mortality in Arua Regional Referral Hospital, West Nile, Uganda
(East African Public Health Association, 2008-12-03)Background: In low-income countries, the majority of neonatal deaths occur during the perinatal period. The fourth millennium development goal of reducing child mortality cannot therefore be met without substantial reduction ...