Sunday 26 November 2023

Prevalence and Risk Factors in Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality in the Hospital Environment of Kinshasa, DRC | Chapter 16 | Advanced Concepts in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 5

 This episode aimed to decide the prevalence and risk determinants of perinatal morbidity and mortality in wards in the City Province of Kinshasa. The outcome of neonates sustaining hospitalization at early postnatal growth is associated with fetal and postnatal morbidities.We conducted a descriptive-correlational cross-divided study in the city province of Kinshasa, in two well-being zones drawn by portion in order to guarantee the haphazard aspect of the participants. Data were filed in Excel 2013 and then exported to SPSS 21 program for statistical reasoning. The determination of risk determinants for perinatal morbidity and mortality is fashioned possible on account of logistic regression at the meaning level of 0.05.The prevalence of prematurity in the emergency room setting was 13.8%; that of low beginning weight was 5.6% and the perinatal humanness rate was 50.4 per thousand live births. The perinatal mortality rate was 50.4‰ accompanying 35.1‰ of stillbirths and 15.9‰ of early neonatal mortality. The results of a logistic reversion analysis indicated that birth outside of a healing facility, polygyny, primigravida, strenuous work before birth, the presence of at least two ailments during pregnancy, and lack of tetanus immunization were risk factors for perinatal melancholy and mortality.Improving the mom's sociodemographic, economic, and cultural dowry as well as providing her accompanying high-quality fetal and postnatal care will be essential to guaranteeing the security of perinatal life. It would likewise be desirable to complete activity similar best studies for a broad reflection concerning this scourge throughout the City and the country as far as likely.

Author(s) Details:

Pascal Mamenepi Atuba,
Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Louise Lohatame Pala,
Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Lodja, Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Angel Ngongo Andjelani,
Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/ACMMR-V5/article/view/12593

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