Prevalence and associated prenatal and perinatal risk factors for oropharyngeal dysphagia in high-risk neonates in a South African hospital

Prevalence and associated prenatal and perinatal risk factors for oropharyngeal dysphagia in high-risk neonates in a South African hospital

Background: The prevalence of neonatal oropharyngeal dysphagia (OPD) in high-risk infants in lower-middle-income countries is unknown. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and associated risks for OPD in high-risk neonates in order to allow timely intervention for OPD, minimising negative outcom...

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Main Authors: Melissa A. Da Costa, Esedra Krüger, Alta Kritzinger, Marien A. Graham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Communication Disorders
Subjects:
neonatal oropharyngeal dysphagia
high-risk neonate
prevalence
associated risks
neonatal feeding assessment scale.
Online Access:https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/637

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