Causes of preterm and low birth weight neonatal mortality in a rural community in Kenya: evidence from verbal and social autopsy

Causes of preterm and low birth weight neonatal mortality in a rural community in Kenya: evidence from verbal and social autopsy

Abstract Background Under-five mortality in Kenya has declined over the past two decades. However, the reduction in the neonatal mortality rate has remained stagnant. In a country with weak civil registration and vital statistics systems, there is an evident gap in documentation of mortality and its...

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Main Authors: Beatrice Olack, Nicole Santos, Mary Inziani, Vincent Moshi, Polycarp Oyoo, Grace Nalwa, Linet Christopher OumaOtare, Dilys Walker, Phelgona A. Otieno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Preterm birth
Verbal autopsy
Neonatal mortality
Social autopsy
Kenya
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04012-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04012-z

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