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This study aims to identify predictors of early newborn deaths in Dar es Salaam public hospitals.

December 11, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Predictors of early newborn deaths at Dar es Salaam public regional referral hospitals: A prospective observational hospital-based study

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Prospective study identified preterm delivery and respiratory distress syndrome as key factors for early newborn deaths.

This study aims to identify predictors of early newborn deaths in Dar es Salaam public hospitals.
Prospective observational design
Focus on neonates dying within the first 7 days of life
Multivariable binary logistic regression used for analysis
Data collected through Case Report Form
2212 neonate-days of follow-up conducted.
Early newborn death prevalence was 28.1%.
Significant predictors included respiratory distress syndrome and preterm delivery.
Neonatal respiratory rates noted: Tachypnoea A.O.R. 2.28 and Bradypnoea A.O.R. 1.9.

Mhando et al. (2025) studied this question.

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