Prevalence of neonatal hypothermia and its associated factors in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-02024-w
Abstract: Background Neonatal hypothermia is a global health problem and a major factor for neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially in low and middle-income countries. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of… read more here.
Keywords: neonatal hypothermia; hypothermia; analysis; prevalence neonatal ... See more keywords
Prevalence and factors associated with neonatal hypothermia on admission to neonatal intensive care units in Southwest Ethiopia – A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218020
Abstract: Introduction Neonatal hypothermia is one of the main underlying factors associated with neonatal deaths. Objective The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with neonatal hypothermia on admission to neonatal… read more here.
Keywords: admission; neonatal hypothermia; care units; intensive care ... See more keywords
Neonatal hypothermia and adherence to World Health Organisation thermal care guidelines among newborns at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248838
Abstract: Neonatal hypothermia is a great concern with near epidemic levels globally. In Kenya, its prevalence is as high as 87% with limited local data on the associated factors such as adherence to warm chain guidelines… read more here.
Keywords: neonatal hypothermia; care guidelines; hypothermia; thermal care ... See more keywords
Risk factors for neonatal hypothermia at Arba Minch General Hospital, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267868
Abstract: Background The first few minutes after birth are the most dangerous for the survival of an infant. Babies in neonatal intensive care units are either under heated or overheated, and hypothermic infants remain hypothermic or… read more here.
Keywords: time; neonatal intensive; risk factors; hypothermia ... See more keywords