Factors associated with perinatal and neonatal deaths in Sao Tome & Principe: a prospective cohort study
Alexandra Vasconcelos,
Swasilanne Sousa,
Nelson Bandeira
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundNeonatal mortality reduction is a global goal, but its factors are seldom studied in most resource-constrained settings. This is the first study conducted to identify the factors affecting perinatal and neonatal deaths in Sao Tome & Principe (STP), the smallest Central Africa country.MethodsInstitution-based prospective cohort study conducted at Hospital Dr. Ayres Menezes. Maternal-neonate dyads enrolled were followed up after the 28th day of life (n = 194) for identification of neonatal deat… Show more
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