Factors contributing to high neonatal death rates in a district hospital in the Mpumalanga Province

• Main Author: Ndlovu, Bathusi Patricia
• Other Authors: Tjallinks, J. E.
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: Neonatal deaths/mortality; Antenatal care; Intrapartum care; Neonatal care; Postnatal care; Risk factors; 618.920260096827; Mortality > South Africa > Mpumalanga > Statistics; Newborn infants > South Africa > Mpumalanga > Death
• Online Access: Ndlovu, Bathusi Patricia (2013) Factors contributing to high neonatal death rates in a district hospital in the Mpumalanga Province, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8800>; http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8800

The purpose of the research was to determine the underlying contributory factors in an obstetric unit at the district hospital in Mpumalanga province, South Africa, regarding neonatal deaths and to propose strategies for midwifery practice. Quantitative, nonexperimental, descriptive, exploratory and retrospective (ex-post facto) design was used to explore and describe the factors contributing to neonatal deaths. Data collection was done using an audit tool. The conclusions drawn from this study supported the assumptions that there are factors related to antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and neonatal care that contribute to neonatal deaths, thus emphasizing the urgency of improving the care of pregnant mothers and their babies through effective implementation of programmes and protocols === Health Studies === M.A. (Health Studies)