Trends in congenital anomalies and associated factors among newborns in Eastern Ethiopia: an 8-year open cohort analysis of the Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System
The data from the KHDSS revealed a rising trend in CAs. CA was associated with factors such as the mother's age, place of birth and the baby's birth weight. It is crucial for healthcare providers and stakeholders to consider these factors in efforts to reduce the prevalence of CAs.
Authors
- Yohannes Baye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0775-3999)
- Eyerusalem Tamiru
- Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3015-8979)
- Lencho Kajela Solbana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3155-9363)
- Muluken Kumera Didisa
- Gezaheng Mengesha
Institutions
- Haramaya University (ET)
- Asossa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089984
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.60
Funders
- Haramaya University