Journal article
Development of criteria for identifying neonatal near-miss cases: analysis of two WHO multicountry cross-sectional studies.
C Pileggi-Castro, JS Camelo, GC Perdoná, MM Mussi-Pinhata, JG Cecatti, R Mori, N Morisaki, K Yunis, JP Vogel, O Tunçalp, JP Souza, undefined WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal
BJOG an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | WILEY | Published : 2014
Abstract
To develop and test markers of neonatal severe morbidity for the identification of neonatal near-miss cases. This is a database analysis of two World Health Organization cross-sectional studies: the Global Survey on Maternal and Perinatal Health (WHOGS) and the Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health (WHOMCS). The WHOGS was performed in 373 health facilities in 24 countries (2004-2008). The WHOMCS was conducted in 359 health facilities in 29 countries (2010-2011). Data were collected from hospital records of all women admitted for delivery and their respective neonates. Pragmatic markers (birthweight <1750 g, Apgar score at 5 minutes <7, and gestational age <33 weeks) were develop..
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