The impact of sociodemographic, macroeconomic, and health status and resources determinants on infant mortality rates in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Eltayib, Rawaa Abubakr Abuelgassim; Al-Alawi, Kouthar Sulaiman; Wirayuda, Anak Agung Bagus; Al-Azri, Mohammed; Chan, Moon Fai

doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2023.01.008

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“…Interestingly, this research found that the employment status of both genders is associated with IMR in Oman. This finding is the opposite of the GCC region systematic review, which noted that maternal employment is insignificant in affecting IMR and that only paternal working status matters [ 28 ]. Employed parents can provide better living conditions for their children and better quality of care.…”

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“…To reflect the ME construct, the following MVs were used: GDPpc, and employment to population ratio [26,47,51]. A systematic review and meta-analysis were first undertaken to assess all the available literature in the GCC region, including Oman, to understand what factors affected IMR in the area [28]. Consequently, the selected MVs for this research are guided by the findings of this review.…”

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“…GDPpc was also an important factor in reducing mortality rates in Oman [ 27 ]. To better address the regional determinants of IMR, a systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken in the GCC area [ 28 ]. It highlighted several factors that were linked with the likelihood of infant deaths.…”

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The Impact of Sociodemographic, Macroeconomic, and Health Status and Resources on Infant Mortality Rates in Oman: Evidence from 1980 to 2022

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Al-Azri

Chan

2023

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Background: The infant mortality rate (IMR) is an important reflection of the well-being of infants and the overall health of the population. This study aims to examine the macroeconomic (ME), sociodemographic (SD), and health status and resources (HSR) effects on IMR, as well as how they may interact with each other. Methods: A retrospective time-series study using yearly data for Oman from 1980 to 2022. Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was utilized to develop the exploratory model of the determinants of IMR. Results: The model indicates that HSR determinants directly, but negatively, affect IMR (β = −0.617, p < 0.001). SD directly and positively affects IMR (β = 0.447, p < 0.001). ME only indirectly affects IMR (β = −0.854, p < 0.001). ME determinants also exert some direct influences on both HSR (β = 0.722, p < 0.001) and SD (β = −0.916, p < 0.001) determinants. Conclusions: This study has indicated that IMR is a multi-faceted issue. It also highlighted the interplay of numerous variables and their influence on IMR, particularly the role that social status, the health sector, and the wealth of the country and its population play in reducing IMR. These findings indicate that an integrated policy that addresses socioeconomic and health-related factors and the overall ME environment is necessary for the health and well-being of the children and the population overall in Oman.

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The Impact of Sociodemographic, Macroeconomic, and Health Status and Resources on Infant Mortality Rates in Oman: Evidence from 1980 to 2022

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2023

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The impact of sociodemographic, health status and resources, macroeconomic, and environmental factors on infant mortality rates in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates

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Al‐Saqry

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ObjectivesThis study aims to study the impact of sociodemographic (SD), health status and resources (HSR), macroeconomic (ME), and Environmental (EV) factors on the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and from 1990 to 2022.DesignA retrospective time‐series study employing yearly data was conducted. A generalized least squares model was utilized to construct an exploratory model of IMR determinants for each country.ResultsIn SD, the risk of IMR may be increased with a higher crude birth rate, adolescent fertility rate, and married women percentage. In HSR, immunization coverage shows a significant effect in preventing neonatal diseases and reducing IMR. In ME, the effect of parents’ employment seems contradicted among the three countries. In EV, greenhouse emissions have also had contradictory effects among the three countries, suggesting a complex relationship with IMR. Some were consistent with global findings, whereas others contradicted the prevailing narrative.ConclusionsThis study highlights the need for tailored public health interventions addressing socio‐demographic, healthcare, and environmental contexts to effectively reduce IMR and enhance infant health outcomes.

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The impact of sociodemographic, macroeconomic, and health status and resources determinants on infant mortality rates in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 3 publications

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The Impact of Sociodemographic, Macroeconomic, and Health Status and Resources on Infant Mortality Rates in Oman: Evidence from 1980 to 2022

The Impact of Sociodemographic, Macroeconomic, and Health Status and Resources on Infant Mortality Rates in Oman: Evidence from 1980 to 2022

Benchmarks for the Omani higher education students-faculty ratio (SFR) based on World Bank data, QS rankings, and THE rankings

The impact of sociodemographic, health status and resources, macroeconomic, and environmental factors on infant mortality rates in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates

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