How long does it take to start minimal enteral feeding in preterm Neonates admitted to NICUs in Southern Oromia, Ethiopia?
We observed a significant low rate of early TF initiation and higher death rate of preterm newborn in our study as compared to the global. Preterm neonates with lower GA, no KMC, and a VLBW are more likely to have a delayed initiation. Our results highlight that staff training on identifying neonates suitable for TF, and ensuring adequate resources for KMC in all NICU levels should be considered.
Authors
- Alo Edin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6977-2672)
- Anteneh Fikrie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9809-3326)
- Miesa Gelchu
- Mark Spigt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6279-8068)
- Terefu Yambo
- Dejene Hailu
Institutions
- Hawassa University (ET)
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Department of Health (TW)
- Bule Hora University (ET)
- UiT The Arctic University of Norway (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-02-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-025-01876-1
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.24