ArticleBMC pediatrics2025
Factors associated with neonatal jaundice among neonates admitted to three hospitals in Burao, Somaliland: a facility-based unmatched case-control study.
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- Development and validation of an interpretable machine learning model for predicting ADHD comorbidity in children with allergic rhinitis: a SHAP-based analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Evaluating the Impact of Phototherapy on Serum Bilirubin Levels and Clinical Outcomes in Neonates: A Single-Center Retrospective Study in a Resource-Limited Setting in Somalia.Pediatric health, medicine and therapeutics · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundNeonatal jaundice is a common and potentially serious condition affecting newborns worldwide. This study aimed to identify factors associated with neonatal jaundice among neonates admitted to three hospitals in Burao, Somaliland.
methodsThis hospital-based, unmatched retrospective case-control study was conducted between February and April 2025. Cases were neonates diagnosed with jaundice, whereas controls were neonates admitted without jaundice. Data were collected through maternal interviews and medical record reviews. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with neonatal jaundice.
resultsA total of 320 neonates (64 cases and 256 controls) were included. Factors significantly associated with increased odds of neonatal jaundice were history of jaundice in previous siblings (AOR = 5.26, 95% CI: 2.16–12.84, p < 0.001), low birth weight < 2500 g (AOR = 2.40, 95% CI: 0.85–6.82, p < 0.05), and neonatal polycythemia (AOR = 6.27, 95% CI: 1.54–25.62, p = 0.011). Premature rupture of membranes showed a protective effect (AOR = 0.15, 95% CI: 0.03–0.83, p = 0.030). ABO incompatibility was more common in the cases (32.81%) than in the controls (18.36%, p = 0.011). The mean total serum bilirubin level among jaundiced neonates was 9.1 ± 6.4 mg/dL.
conclusionsThis study identified key factors associated with neonatal jaundice in Burao, Somaliland. These findings emphasize the need for targeted monitoring of high-risk infants, particularly those with a family history of jaundice, low birth weight, or polycythemia. Strengthening protocols for the early detection and management of jaundice, improving maternal nutrition, and enhancing postnatal care could substantially reduce the burden of neonatal jaundice and its complications in this resource-limited setting.
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