Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
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Abstract

Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality at the Teaching Hospital Campus of Lome, Togo

Mawouto Fiawoo*, Mazama Pakoudjare, Koffi Mawuse Guedenon, Ounoo Elom Takassi, Foli Agbeko, Manante Hemou, Ami Ruth Amegatse, Koffi Edem Djadou, Adama Dodji Gbadoe, Nadiedjoa Kokou Douti

Introduction: The neonatal period is a high-risk period for various attacks on a vulnerable organism. The aim of this study was to describe morbidity and mortality in hospitalized neonates. Methods: This was a cross-sectional retrospective study carried out from January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2022 in the pediatric department of the CHU-Campus in Lome, Togo. All newborns aged 0 to 28 days, born at term and hospitalized were included. Analysis was performed with R version 4.3.1. Results: A total of 3,358 children were hospitalized. Of these, 524 were newborns, giving a neonatal morbidity rate of 15.6%. Among the newborns included (N=452), there were 90 cases of death, representing a mortality of 19.9%. Ten-minute APGAR

Published Date: 2025-12-05; Received Date: 2025-11-05