Factors associated with increased Neonatal deaths at a Regional hospital in Namibia

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2020

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University of South Africa

Abstract

The increased neonatal mortality rate in a regional hospital in Namibia is a concern. According to the 2013 records of the hospital, there were 333 neonatal deaths from 1 January to 31 December 2013. The aim of the study was to investigate the causes of the increased neonatal deaths at this regional hospital in Namibia. A retrospective descriptive survey design was employed to conduct the study.

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Contributing factors, Early neonatal deaths, Late neonatal death, Regional hospital, Avoidable factors

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Hatupopi, S. K. et al.(2020). Factors associated with increased Neonatal deaths at a Regional Hospital in Namibia. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery,22(1),5567.