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Recurrence of hypoglycaemia and associated factors among neonates admitted with perinatal asphyxia in Northwest Ethiopia: multicentre, retrospective follow-up study with negative binomial regression.

Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw, Temesgen Brilie Asmare, Asnake Tadesse Abate, Wubet Tazeb Wondie, Mulugeta Endalamaw Ayenew, Astewil Moges Bazezew, Tsehayu Melak Siyoum, Degalem Tilahun Worku, Yaregal Semanew Endeshaw

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  1. The Double-Edged Sword of Gestational Insulin Resistance: Navigating Maternal Adaptation and Its Risks for Pregnancy and Offspring Health.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2026
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Gezahagn Demsu GedefawDepartment of Neonatal Health Nursing, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia gezahagndemsu68@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-3584-4545
Temesgen Brilie AsmareDepartment of Anesthesia, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Asnake Tadesse AbateDepartment of Pediatrics and Neonatal Health Nursing, College of Health and Medical Science, School of Nursing, Haremiya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Wubet Tazeb WondieDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1522-7905
Mulugeta Endalamaw AyenewDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, School of Medicine, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Astewil Moges BazezewDepartment of Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Specialized Hospital, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Tsehayu Melak SiyoumDepartment of Neonatal Health Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Specialized Hospital, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-6295-3100
Degalem Tilahun WorkuDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Yaregal Semanew EndeshawDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

objectiveTo estimate the recurrence of hypoglycaemia and the associated factors in neonates with birth asphyxia admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit in Northwest Amhara region's comprehensive specialised hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, in 2024.

designA multicentre, institution-based, retrospective follow-up study.

settingTertiary hospitals in Northwest Amhara Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, from 1 July 2020 to 30 July 2024.

participantsA total of 761 neonates with perinatal asphyxia were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of selected public hospitals in Northwest Amhara from July 2020 to July 2024. OUTCOME MEASURE: The primary outcome measure of this study was recurrence of hypoglycaemia. Furthermore, the factors associated with recurrence of hypoglycaemia in newborns with perinatal asphyxia were noted.

resultsThe average number of hypoglycaemia cases among neonates with birth asphyxia was 2.05 (95% CI 1.939, 2.163) over the 28-day follow-up period. Meningitis (adjusted incidence rate ratio (AIRR)=1.16; 95% CI 1.04, 1.30), feeding in less than 72 hours (AIRR=1.17; 95% CI 1.05, 1.31), stage 3 hypoxic-ischaemic injury (AIRR=1.20; 95% CI 1.04, 1.39), length of hospital stay (AIRR=1.01; 95% CI 1.01, 1.03) and macrosomia (AIRR=1.39; 95% CI 1.19, 1.63) were significant factors associated with recurrence of hypoglycaemia. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The current study indicated that the mean recurrence of hypoglycaemia in newborns experiencing perinatal asphyxia was considerably higher. Presence of neonatal meningitis, delayed initiation of feeding 72 hours after birth, stage 3 hypoxic-ischaemic injury, length of hospital stay and macrosomia were the key factors associated with recurrence of hypoglycaemia.

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Asphyxia NeonatorumHypoglycemiaEthiopiaFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, NeonatalMaleRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsHypoxiaNeonatal intensive & critical careNEONATOLOGYOther metabolic, e.g. iron, porphyria

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PMID40187778
PMCPMC11973778

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