Risk factors for neonatal intensive care unit admission in Amman, Jordan
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2016; 22 (3): 163-174
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
A better understanding of risk factors for neonatal intensive care unit [NICU] admission can inform interventions to improve neonatal survival. This study aimed to describe a population of newborns admitted to a NICU in Amman Jordan, and compare them with newborns discharged to home. Newborns born within 96 hours at Al-Bashir Hospital were enrolled from February 2010 to June 2011. Demographic and clinical data were collected for mothers and newborns. Of 5466 enrolled neonates, 373 [6.8%] were admitted to the NICU. The median gestational age of NICU infants was 36 weeks, median birth weight was 2.2 kg and 49.5% were delivered by non-elective caesarean section. Lower gestational age, lower birth weight, delivery by caesarean section and birth in the month of May were statistically significant risk factors for NICU admission. Risk factors for NICU admission were consistent with other populations worldwide; however, median gestational age and birth weight were higher than in developed countries
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Méditerranée orientale
Sujet Principal:
Nouveau-né
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Études prospectives
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Enquêtes et questionnaires
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Études rétrospectives
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Facteurs de risque
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Études de cohortes
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Âge gestationnel
Type d'étude:
Etude d'incidence
Limites du sujet:
Humains
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Nouveau-né
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
East Mediterr Health J.
Année:
2016
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