Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Uchenna Ekwochi, Ijeoma Obumneme-Anyim, Linda Nneka Nwokeji-Onwe, George Uchenna Eleje, Nnabuike Okechukwu Ojiegbe, Ifeanyichukwu Uzoma Ezebialu, Eziamaka Pauline Ezenkwele, Emily Akuabia Nzeribe, Uchenna Anthony Umeh, Innocent Anayochukwu Ugwu, Ogochukwu Chianakwana, Nkechi Theresa Ibekwe, Onyebuchi Ignatius Ezeaku, Gloria Nwuka Ekweagu, Abraham Bong Onwe, Tina Lavin, Bose Ezekwe, Eugenia Settecase, Jamilu Tukur, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu
OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence, perinatal outcomes and factors associated with neonatal sepsis in referral-level facilities across Nigeria. DESIGN: Secondary analysis of data from the Maternal and Perinatal Database for Quality, Equity and Dignity Programme in 54 referral-level hospitals across Nigeria. SETTING: Records covering the period from 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020. POPULATION: Mothers admitted for birth during the study period, and their live newborns...
April 11, 2024: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology