The determinants of 5th minute low Apgar score among newborns who delivered at public hospitals in Hawassa City, South Ethiopia

The determinants of 5th minute low Apgar score among newborns who delivered at public hospitals in Hawassa City, South Ethiopia

Abstract Background Newborn morbidity and mortality are forecasted using the Apgar scores. Obstetricians worldwide have used the Apgar score for more than half a century for the assessment of immediate newborn conditions. It is a simple and convenient evaluation system that offers a standardized and...

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Main Authors: Alex Yeshaneh, Andargachew Kassa, Zemenu Yohannes Kassa, Daniel Adane, Yohannes Fikadu, Semahegn Tilahun Wassie, Biresaw Wassihun Alemu, Mesfin Tadese, Solomon Shitu, Haimanot Abebe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
5th minute
Newborn
Apgar score
Determinant
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02745-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02745-6

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