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Risk Factors of 5th Minute low Apgar score among New borns at public Hospitals in Hawassa city

Apgar score is significant forecaster of the newborn morbidity and mortality. It is a simple evaluation system which offers a standardized, effective and convenient assessment for newborns. Neonatal morbidity and mortality can be reduced if high risk neonates identified and adequately managed. This study was to assess risk factors of 5th minute low Apgar score among newborns.Effective health educations during preconception,improving in regular use of partograph and access to doula care and electronic fetal monitoring technology for high risk mothers was recommended.


Author(s): Alex Yeshameh

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