International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
Volume 4, Issue 4, 2024
Frequency and Causes of Early Neonatal Death at Bonzola Hospital (Mbujimayi, DRC)
Author(s): Songie Kalenda Celestin, Kongolo Sangula Moise, Kabala Muana Mbuyi David, Kambilo Kambilo Joseph, Kanku Nzambi Antoine, Muamba Muamba Honore, Kabula Kayemba Paul, Mpetemba Mubala Emmanuel, Mpoyi Muteba Lazare, Mwamba Lubaya Jean Felly, Mbenga Kasela Leon, Katuku Ciala Charles, Kalonji Kalonji Francois, Mukendi Kalonji Guy, Ciamala Mukendi Paul, Mbuyi Kala Lievin, Cimpangila Kalonji Roger
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62225/2583049X.2024.4.4.3132
Abstract:
Objective
The present study was carried out with the aim of studying the frequency and causes of early mortality with a view to improving the health of mothers and children and to make our contribution to the framework for accelerating the objectives of the millennium for development.
Material and methods
Our study is descriptive cross-sectional. It was carried out at Bonzola hospital, town of Mbujimayi, province of Kasaï Oriental in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It concerns 195 subjects.
Results
The presence study reveals that the frequency of early neonatal deaths is 53.5%, prematurity is the most represented cause with 64.1%.
Keywords: Frequency, Deaths, Early Neonatal Deaths
Pages: 943-946
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