Neonatal survival and mortality predictors among low-birth-weight neonates: A Retrospective cohort study…

Cohort studyPloS one· 2026

Neonatal survival and mortality predictors among low-birth-weight neonates: A Retrospective cohort study from Suhul Hospital, northern Ethiopia.

Abrahaley Brhane Gebrekidan, Negasi Asres Mesfin, Kiros Gereziher Arafayne, Getachew Mebrahtu Welay

NeonatologyCohort studyPrognosisQ1IF 3.0

Delayed breastfeeding onset linked to over sixfold higher neonatal death risk

Neonatal survival and mortality predictors among low-birth-weight neonates: A Retrospective cohort study from Suhul Hospital, northern Ethiopia.

Abrahaley Brhane Gebrekidan … Getachew Mebrahtu Welay

PloS one · 2026

Background

Neonates, defined as infants within the first 28 days of life, are especially vulnerable in conflict-affected settings.

Purpose

This study aimed to assess neonatal mortality and identify its associated risk factors.

Methods

A hospital-based retrospective cohort study was conducted among 329 neonates admitted between 2021 and 2023.

n = 329 neonates

Results

delayed first breastfeed sharply raises the odds of neonatal death

AHR by subgroup · 95% CI

More results

The overall neonatal mortality rate was 216 per 1,000 live births (95% CI: 190.5-241.5), with a median survival time of 52 days.

Multivariable Cox regression identified respiratory distress syndrome (respiratory distress syndrome) and delayed initiation of breastfeeding as significant predictors of neonatal mortality.

More results

Respiratory distress syndrome was associated with an increased risk of death [AHR = 2.00, 95% CI: 1.16-3.46].

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Conclusion · 1 of 3

Neonatal mortality in this study was substantially high. Delayed initiation of breastfeeding and respiratory distress syndrome were identified as significant predictors of neonatal death.

Conclusion · 2 of 3

Public health interventions should focus on addressing modifiable risk factors for neonatal mortality.

Conclusion · 3 of 3

Strengthening postnatal maternal health education, promoting early initiation of breastfeeding, and increasing community awareness are essential.

Neonatal survival and mortality predictors among low-birth-weight neonates: A Retrospective cohort study from Suhul Hospital, northern Ethiopia.

Neonatal survival and mortality predictors among low-birth-weight neonates: A Retrospective cohort study from Suhul Hospital, northern Ethiopia.

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