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ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2024

Preterm Neonates Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Dhirendra Prasad Yadav, Vivek Kumar, Shweta Kumari Shah, Kishor Shah

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Dhirendra Prasad YadavDepartment of Pediatrics, National Medical College, Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal.
Vivek KumarDepartment of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
Shweta Kumari ShahDepartment of Pediatrics, National Medical College, Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal.
Kishor ShahDepartment of Pediatrics, Janaki Medical College, Janakpur, Dhanusha, Nepal.

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introductionPrematurity is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, especially in low-income and middle-income countries like Nepal. However, there is a paucity of data regarding its burden. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and outcomes of preterm neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital.

methodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among preterm neonates at a tertiary care hospital between July 15, 2022 to July 14, 2023 after obtaining ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: F-NMC/557/078-079). Neonates with gestational age less than 37 weeks were included in the study. Total sampling method was used.

resultsAmong 980 neonates admitted to intensive care unit, preterm neonates were 112 (11.43%). A total of 69 (61.61%) preterm neonates were outborn, and 65 (58.04%) were male. The median gestational age and birth weight were 32 weeks (interquartile range: 30- 34 weeks) and 1500 gm (interquartile range: 1300-1800 gm), respectively. There were 60 (53.57%) neonates with sepsis, 51 (45.54%) with neonatal jaundice and 38 (33.93%) with respiratory distress. Death occurred in 12 (10.71%) preterm neonates in the hospital.

conclusionsThe prevalence of preterm neonates was similar to other studies done in similar settings.

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Gestational AgeInfant, PrematureIntensive Care Units, NeonatalTertiary Care CentersBirth WeightCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, Premature, DiseasesJaundice, NeonatalMaleNepalPrevalenceRespiratory Distress Syndrome, Newbornbirth; neonates; preterm; prevalence.

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PMCPMC11455647

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