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December 20, 2025BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthOpen Access

Determinants of Birth Asphyxia Among Neonates in Selected Hospitals of Ethiopia: A Multi-site Unmatched Case–Control Study

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KTKasahun Girma TarekeETEden Girmaye TeferaBABayisa Abdissa

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Overview

Case-control study identifies factors influencing birth asphyxia in neonates, suggesting need for improved maternal care.

Key Points

  • The study aims to identify determinants leading to birth asphyxia among neonates delivered in Ethiopian hospitals.
  • Conducted a retrospective unmatched case-control study design in Southwest Shoa Zone.
  • Neonates with birth asphyxia were compared against controls without the condition, enrolled in a 1:2 ratio.
  • Data was collected using structured questionnaires and medical records, followed by statistical analysis using multivariate logistic regression.
  • Significant factors for birth asphyxia included pregnancy-induced hypertension, instrumental delivery, and meconium-stained amniotic fluid.
  • Mean age of case and control mothers was similar, around 27 years.
  • Apgar score < 7 was used to define cases of birth asphyxia.

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Tareke et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6945ea41742299010fff02e9https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08284-7
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