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Neonatal Mortality in Low-Birth-Weight Infants in Southern Ethiopia: A Multicenter Cohort Study With Multilevel Analysis

Jemberu Nigussie
Yibeltal Asmamaw Yitayew
Dires Birhanu Mihretie
Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh
Endalk Birrie Wondifraw
Bekahegn Girma
A Gedefie
Tewodros Mulugeta
Getu Degu Alene

2026Open accessWollo University

Abstract

LBW mortality in Southern Ethiopia is alarmingly high. Both clinical comorbidities and modifiable institutional factors, especially infrastructure and staffing, are critical determinants. Urgent improvements in neonatal care facilities and human resources are needed.

Research topics

Global Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Child Nutrition and Water Access

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DOI: 10.1177/30502225251414623

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