Incidence and predictors of mortality among neonates with congenital heart disease in Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study
The incidence density of mortality was high compared to studies conducted in developed countries. Neonatal sepsis, type of congenital heart disease, place of delivery, maternal history of gestational diabetes mellitus, and having an additional congenital malformation were significant predictors of mortality among neonates with congenital heart disease. Therefore, healthcare providers should pay special attention to patients with identified predictors. Furthermore, the Federal Ministry of Health, stakeholders, and policymakers should collaborate to address this issue.
Authors
- Sisay Shewasinad
- Wegayehu Zeneb Teklehaimanot
- Bekahegn Girma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5504-6047)
- Mitiku Haile (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7787-6949)
- Leweyehu Alemaw Mengstie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7314-6535)
- Fuad Ahmed
- Abatwoy Ayfokru
- Emawaysh Getaneh
- Metages Alemnew
- Worku Abemie Seyoum
- Genet Nigussie
- Mohammed Tessema Gebeyehu
Institutions
- Debre Berhan University (ET)
- Amhara Regional Health Bureau (ET)
- Debere Berhan Health Science College
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05023-3
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16