Factors associated with perinatal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis
Perinatal mortality was a major public health problem in SSA. Maternal socio-demographic, obstetrical, and healthcare-related factors are significantly associated with perinatal mortality. The findings of this study highlighted the need for holistic healthcare interventions targeting enhancing maternal healthcare services to reduce the incidence of perinatal mortality.
Authors
- Beminate Lemma Seifu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9278-6826)
- Yohannes Mekuria Negussie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1332-670X)
- Mamaru Melkam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7847-5709)
- Zufan Alamrie Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4003-207X)
- Bezawit Melak Fente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9574-2299)
- Hiwot Altaye Asebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3232-2066)
- Meklit Melaku Bezie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7490-2162)
- Angwach Abrham Asnake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1398-6889)
Institutions
- Samara University (ET)
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Adama Science and Technology University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314096
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.66