Epidemiology of perinatal asphyxia among newborns in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of incidence and risk factors
This systematic review and meta-analysis identified a high incidence of perinatal asphyxia in Ethiopia, with regional variations. Several key risk factors were found to be significantly associated with the condition. Addressing these factors is crucial for preventing birth asphyxia and improving neonatal outcomes.
Authors
- Birhanu Jikamo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9491-9832)
- Alemu Earsido Addila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7905-4954)
- Belayneh Hamdela Jena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9826-9611)
- Tesfahun Hailemariam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6469-4094)
- Samson Mideksa Legesse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0919-7343)
- Zewditu Abdissa
Institutions
- Hawassa University (ET)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Wachemo University
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Maternal Health Neonatology and Perinatology
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-025-00240-9
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00