Birth asphyxia outcomes and associated factors among newborns admitted to a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: A prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Birth asphyxia (BA) is a significant global health challenge, contributing to an estimated 23% of neonatal deaths worldwide and a substantial burden of long-term disabilities. It results from interrupted blood flow and gas exchange to the fetus, leading to neuronal injury and sho...

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Published in:	BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Main Authors:	Grace Apio, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda, Jimmy Patrick Alunyo, Ambrose Okibure, Brian Tonny Makoko, Molly McVoy, Elizabeth Ayebare
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Birth asphyxia Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy Newborn and factors
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07603-2