Advances in Sexual & Reproductive Health Research(ASRHR)

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Assessing Spatial Variations and Associated Factors of Postnatal Newborn Care Within the First Two Days of The Postpartum Period in Ethiopia Using 2019 Mini Demographic and Health Survey: Geographically Weighted Regression and Multilevel Analysis
  Author(s): Girum Shibeshi Argaw*, Fnatu Mamo Aragaw, Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye, Tsion Mulat Tebeje, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Negalign Byadge Gelaw, Yazachew Moges Chekol, Wullo Sisay Seretew, Wubarg Seifu Jembere and Tilahun Yemanu Birhan
  
  Background Worldwide, many newborns die in the first month of life, with most deaths happening in low- or middle-income countries. Ethiopia continues to have one of the highest neonatal mortality rates in the world, it accounts for about half of the under-five mortality. Over 70% of deaths have been prevented if appropriate, essential newborn care had been provided, particularly the first two days of postnatal checkups. The study aimed to determine the spatial distribution and possible determinants of postnatal newborn care within two days of the postpartum period in Ethiopia. Methods Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey (EMDHS) 2019 was utilized, and a total weighted sample of 2,105 women aged 15–49 who gave birth in the two years preceding the survey were included. ArcGIS version 10.7 and SaTScan version 9.6 software were used.. Read More»
  

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