Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Naafu B

Publications

• Research Article
  Pattern, Causes and Treatment Outcomes of Neonatal Admission in the Tamale Teaching Hospital
  
  Author(s): Walana W, Acquah Ekuban KS, Abdul-Mumin A, Naafu B, Aruk E, Vicar Kofi E, Kampo S and Ziem Benogle JWalana W, Acquah Ekuban KS, Abdul-Mumin A, Naafu B, Aruk E, Vicar Kofi E, Kampo S and Ziem Benogle J
  
  Background: The burden of neonatal morbidity and mortality remains a major health challenge, and contributes hugely to deaths among children under five years old, especially in developing countries. Objective: This study established the pattern, causes and treatment outcomes of admitted babies at the neonatal intensive care unit of the Tamale Teaching Hospital. Method: A retrospective health facility based study was conducted by reviewing available data covering the period January 2013 to December 2015. Results: A total of 4409 cases were reviewed out of which demographic data were complete for 3973 cases. Males were dominant 54.0% (2146) compared to females 46.0% (1827). Admissions were significantly common (χ2=457.3, P<0.001) among neonates ≤ 2 days old 62.0% (2947). The commonest cause of neonatal admission w.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2090-7214.1000252

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