Predictors of perinatal mortality in the seven major hospitals of Lusaka Zambia: A case control study

This study revealed that late antenatal care booking, walking as means of transport to access health facility, anaemia in pregnancy, and previous history of loss of baby before birth perinatal death were the main predictors with statistical significance of perinatal death experience. The study findings highlight the need for policies that promote early antenatal care, prevent anaemia in pregnancy, improve transport access to hospitals, and further research into context-specific barriers and effective interventions.