title: Incidence of neonatal morbidity at Gondar town, Ethiopia.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine the incidence and pattern ofneonatal morbidity.
  
  
  METHODS
  For all neonates delivered in the hospital at least one home visit was arranged to collect morbidity data during neonatal period. This collection took place for a period of one year from 1 September 1995 to 31 August 1996.
  
  
  METHODS
  Maternity Ward of the Gondar College of Medical Sciences Hospital.
  
  
  METHODS
  320 neonates were visited at home and were evaluated for any morbidity.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Of the 320 neonates visited at home during the first 24 to 38 days post delivery 83 (25.9%) were found to be sick. URTI (Upper Respiratory Tract Infection), jaundice, pneumonia and neonatal septicimia were diagnosed by physical examination. Non-breastfeeding was associated with neonatal morbidity (p<0.001).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The neonatal morbidity found during the home visit in this study is very high. A concerted effort is needed to improve both antenatal and postnatal care services to prevent neonatal morbidity and to identify sick neonates timely to provide appropriate care in this setting.
authors: Gondar College of Medical Sciences Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia.
authors: T
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authors: Teka
authors: T
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authors: Desta
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authors: Isheak
authors: S
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authors: Demamu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005002:Ethiopia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D006792:House Calls; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007224:Infant Care; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009017:Morbidity; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011181:Postnatal Care