Incidence and risk factors of neonatal hypothermia at referral hospitals in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
| WHO IRIS
| ID: who-117381
Responsible library:
CH1.1
ABSTRACT
To identify the incidence rate and risk factors of neonatal hypothermia at referral hospitals in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, 900 neonates were randomly selected. Body temperature was measured repeatedly at different time points after birth. More than 50% became hypothermic soon after birth. Multiple regression analysis showed that low birth weight, low gestational age, low environmental temperature, low Apgar score, multiple pregnancy and receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation were significantly associated with hypothermia. These findings suggested that there is an urgent need to sensitize and educate all levels of staff dealing with neonates in our country
Full text:
Available
Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Apgar Score
/
Time Factors
/
Birth Weight
/
Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
/
Incidence
/
Prevalence
/
Risk Factors
/
Hospitals, University
/
Hypothermia
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2007