Perinatal death in Northern Uganda: incidence and risk factors in a community-based prospective cohort study
Anna Agnes Ojok Arach, James Tumwine, Noeline Nakasujja, Grace Ndeezi, Juliet Kiguli, David Mukunya, Beatrice Odongkara, Vincentina Achora, Justin Bruno Tongun, Milton W. Musaba, Agnes Napyo, Thorkild Tylleskär, Victoria Nankabirwa
Abstract
: The incidence of perinatal death in this region was higher than had previously been reported in Uganda. Risk factors for perinatal mortality were nulliparity and maternal age >30 years. Pregnant women in this region need improved access to care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineChildbirthObstetricsProspective cohort studyInfant mortalityIncidence (geometry)Maternal deathPediatricsCohort studyPregnancyCause of deathPopulationDiseaseEnvironmental healthSurgeryGeneticsPhysicsOpticsBiologyPathologyGlobal Maternal and Child HealthChild Nutrition and Water AccessGlobal Health and Epidemiology