Neonatal Mortality in Low-Birth-Weight Infants in Southern Ethiopia: A Multicenter Cohort Study With Multilevel Analysis
LBW mortality in Southern Ethiopia is alarmingly high. Both clinical comorbidities and modifiable institutional factors, especially infrastructure and staffing, are critical determinants. Urgent improvements in neonatal care facilities and human resources are needed.
Authors
- Jemberu Nigussie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2003-8933)
- Yibeltal Asmamaw Yitayew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4161-3500)
- Dires Birhanu Mihretie
- Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8729-1784)
- Endalk Birrie Wondifraw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2108-6961)
- Bekahegn Girma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5504-6047)
- A Gedefie
- Tewodros Mulugeta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0103-6497)
- Getu Degu Alene
Institutions
- Wollo University (ET)
- Dilla University (ET)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sage Open Pediatrics
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/30502225251414623
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00