Perinatal Mortality in Eastern Uganda: A Study
Author Information
Author(s): Nankabirwa Victoria, Tumwine James K., Tylleskär Thorkild, Nankunda Jolly, Sommerfelt Halvor
Primary Institution: Makerere University, Uganda
Hypothesis
What are the risks and determinants of perinatal mortality in Eastern Uganda?
Conclusion
The study highlights the need for improved access to delivery facilities and the use of bed nets to reduce perinatal mortality.
Supporting Evidence
- The stillbirth risk was 19 per 1,000 pregnancies.
- The early neonatal death risk was 22 per 1,000 live births.
- Perinatal mortality was significantly higher among women delivering at home.
Takeaway
This study found that many babies die before or shortly after birth in Eastern Uganda, especially if their mothers deliver at home or don't use mosquito nets.
Methodology
A community-based prospective cohort study followed 835 pregnant women from 2006 to 2008 to assess pregnancy outcomes and perinatal mortality.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in recruitment and data collection due to reliance on self-reported data and verbal autopsies.
Limitations
The study may not represent all areas of Uganda as it focused on specific clusters with better access to health facilities.
Participant Demographics
Participants were pregnant women aged 14 to 44, with a mean age of 25 and a mean of 7 years of education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
[95%CI: 27, 54]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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