Predictors of Neonatal Tetanus Mortality in Katsina State, Northwestern Nigeria:

摘要

Background:The mortality rate of neonatal tetanus (NNT) remains high in Nigeria. The study was guided by Mosley and Chen’s model for the elements of child survival in developing countries. The goal of the study was to assess the associations between selected NNT risk factors, number of maternal tetanus toxoid injections, frequency of antenatal visits, place of delivery, and cord care with neonatal mortality as the outcome variable.Methods:The study is a retrospective record review using data from 332 NNT records and analyzed using a logistic regression model.Findings:Neonates whose mothers had 1 dose of tetanus toxoid vaccine were found to be 4% less prone to NNT mortality compared to neonates whose mothers did not have any dose of tetanus toxoid vaccine during pregnancy (P .05, odds ratio = 4.12, 95% confidence interval = 1.04-16.29. Frequency of antenatal visits, place of delivery, and cord care were all not significant predictors of NNT mortality.Conclusion:The study shows that there is association b...