Original Articles
A Cross-sectional Analysis of Infant Mortality and Infant Care Practices Among Rural Population | |
Gayatri Vijaybhai Maheta, Bhoomi Umeshbhai Patel, Hinaben Kanubhai Patel, Daivikkumar Hemalkumar Doshi | |
Background:Infant mortality, which refers to the unfortunate death of a child during the initial year of life, stands as a crucial yardstick for assessing the general health and welfare of a population. This study was conducted to assess infant mortality in rural area. Materials and Methods: This study comprised of 50 infants. The parents of the infants were informed about the procedure and were asked to give consent. The parents who were willing to give consent on behalf of their infants had been included in the study while others were excluded. The infant mortality rate was measured. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software. Results:A total of 1250 subjects were screened during the study period. 50 deliveries took place during the study period. Among these 50 deliveries, infant mortality was seen in 16 percent of the patients. Infant mortality was seen as a complication of preterm birth, because of infection and because of neonatal encephalopathy in 2, 3 and 2 patients respectively. Conclusion: Infections was the most common cause of infant mortality. The infant mortality rate in this study was 16%. |
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