Jaundice and its associated factors among neonates admitted to selected referral hospitals in southwest oromia, Ethiopia: Multi-center cross-sectional study

Belay, Gutu; Gerbi, Asfaw; Gebremariam, Teka; Tilahun, Tsion; Chimdi, Emebet; Etefa, Tesema

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16019

Heliyon

2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16019

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Jaundice and its associated factors among neonates admitted to selected referral hospitals in southwest oromia, Ethiopia: Multi-center cross-sectional study

Gutu Belay

Asfaw Gerbi

Teka Gebremariam

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Retrospective analysis of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: prevalence, associated factors, and treatment outcome

Shugri,

Libe,

Gebru

2024

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Background Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, a condition marked by yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes due to elevated bilirubin levels, poses significant risks including kernicterus, a severe form of bilirubin encephalopathy. Understanding its prevalence, associated factors, and outcomes is crucial for effective management. Objectives This study aimed to assess the prevalence, associated factors, and treatment outcomes of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia. Methodology A hospital-based, cross-sectional study was conducted. We reviewed the medical charts of 328 neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital between January 1, 2019, and December 30, 2020. Data were collected using a checklist and analyzed with SPSS version 22, employing descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Result The prevalence of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia was 44.2% (95% CI 38.9, 49.6). Sepsis (66.9%) and Rh incompatibility (4.8%) were prevalent among neonates with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Prematurity and age at admission were significantly associated with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Most neonates with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (94%) were treated with phototherapy alone, while a smaller proportion (6%) required a combination of phototherapy and exchange transfusion. The overall improvement rate was 93.8%, with a mortality rate of 1.4% due to bilirubin encephalopathy. Conclusion Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia was prevalent among neonates admitted to Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, with significant associations to age at admission, prematurity, and sepsis. Effective management, including timely phototherapy and addressing resource shortages, is crucial to improving neonatal outcomes.

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Retrospective analysis of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: prevalence, associated factors, and treatment outcome

Shugri,

Libe,

Gebru

2024

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Neonatal jaundice and associated factors in public hospitals of southern Ethiopia: A multi-center cross-sectional study

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Ahmed,

Degefa

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Audit of Neonatal Jaundice as Experienced at a Mission Hospital in Western Nigeria

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2024

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Introduction: Neonatal jaundice (NNJ) is a common disorder in neonates that can impact negatively on the brain and cause death. The peculiarities in aetiology and solutions for different settings are a knowledge gap. This informed the desire to determine local aetiology and solutions for neonatal jaundice in a missionary hospital in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria. Methods: Consecutive consenting babies diagnosed with significant neonatal jaundice were studied between July 2016 and June 2019. Institutional ethical consent was obtained. A proforma was used to obtain socio-demographic data and other relevant information such as age, sex, birthweight, gestational age and history regarding the jaundice. All the information obtained was inputted into a computer and analysed with SPSS version 16. Results: A total of 179 babies with neonatal jaundice comprising of 120 (67.0%) boys and 59 (33.0%) girls with ages ranging between 1 and 12 days (mean 2.7 ± 2.9) were studied. Prematurity, ABO incompatibility, neonatal sepsis and glucose-6phosphate enzyme deficiency accounted for over 80% of the causes of significant NNJ. Sixty (33.5%) of the 179 babies studied developed acute bilirubin encephalopathy and 11 (6.1%) mortalities were recorded. Higher proportions of babies that were out-born with spontaneous vaginal delivery modes had acute bilirubin encephalopathy (p < 0.05). Mothers with formal education had better outcome compared to mothers without, in terms of mortalities (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Neonatal jaundice is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the neonatal age group. Maternal education is key to good outcome in neonatal jaundice.

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Jaundice and its associated factors among neonates admitted to selected referral hospitals in southwest oromia, Ethiopia: Multi-center cross-sectional study

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Retrospective analysis of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: prevalence, associated factors, and treatment outcome

Retrospective analysis of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: prevalence, associated factors, and treatment outcome

Neonatal jaundice and associated factors in public hospitals of southern Ethiopia: A multi-center cross-sectional study

Audit of Neonatal Jaundice as Experienced at a Mission Hospital in Western Nigeria

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