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Survival analysis of neonatal mortality in Ghana using three population-based surveys.
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- The Effects of Maternal Iron and Folate Supplementation on Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes in Africa: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Pooled it
- Knowledge of essential newborn care among caregivers in Ga West Municipality, Ghana.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Geospatial disparities in infant mortality in Ghana: evidence from national data.BMJ global health · 2026Article
- Trend and pattern of antenatal care utilisation and neonatal mortality in Ghana: analyses 2003-2022 demographic and health survey.BMJ open · 2026Article
- A scoping review of the health and health-related sustainable development goals (HHSDGs) in Ghana: progress and challenges.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Forecasting Neonatal Mortality in Ethiopia to Assess Progress Toward National and International Reduction Targets Using Classical Techniques and Deep Learning: Time-Series Forecasting Study.Online journal of public health informatics · 2025Article
- Predictors of neonatal mortality in Ghana: evidence from 2017 Ghana maternal health survey.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundNeonatal mortality in many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains high despite global efforts at addressing this challenge. Tackling neonatal death in LMICs is further complicated by lack of reliable data from individual countries in the region to inform effective context specific interventions. This study investigates the probability of neonatal survival and socio-demographic risk factors of neonatal mortality in Ghana.
methodsPooled data from three population-based surveys (N = 12,148) were analysed using multivariable Cox Proportional Hazards regression models.
resultsThe risk of dying within the first 28 days of life was highest in the first week of life (early neonatal period), it then decreases sharply around the middle of the second week of life and remains low over the late neonatal period. Adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) showed that: rural residency (HR = 1.80, 95% CI: 1.15-2.75); birth order 2-3 (HR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.10-2.42); birth order ≥7 (HR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.07-3.33) increased the risk of neonatal death. Additionally, children born to women who were obese had higher risk of neonatal death (HR = 1.69, CI: 1.12-2.56) compared with those of women with optimal weight. Disparities in the risk of neonatal death by geographical regions were also found.
conclusionThe risk of neonatal mortality is highest during the first week of life and it is socio-demographically patterned. The findings emphasise the need to tackle socio-demographic risk factors of neonatal mortality in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 3, which is aimed at reducing neonatal mortality to 12 per 1000 live births by the year 2030.
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