Morbidity Spectrum of Neonates in a District Hospital, South India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to determine the spectrum of diseases of admitted neonates in SNCU district hospital. Methods: Retrospective study was done at SNCU district hospital, Nalgonda. Data was obtained from SNCU online database for a period of a year. Data obtained included age, weight, sex, place of delivery, morbidity profile, diagnosis, and mortality profile. Categorical variables were tabulated. Results: A total of 958 neonates were recruited during the study period, 56.47% were males, and 43.53% were females. Majority of the neonates, 69.27% were delivered at SNCU Nalgonda, 30.8% were extramural neonates. The reasons for admission were prematurity (33.61%), birth asphyxia (24.11%), neonatal jaundice (16.16%), and respiratory distress syndrome(14.19%). Prematurity was the most common morbidity 33.61% in the admitted neonates. Conclusion:Antenatal, natal, and post natal intervention practices needs to be strengthened. Improving antenatal corticosteroid coverage can decrease complications due to prematurity. Facility delivery to be attended by skilled health personnel
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Komal Uppal, Dr. Neetika Ashwani, Dr. Khader Jeelani, Dr. Prabhakar K, Dr. Damera Yadaiah
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