What is it about?
Our study examined factors influencing neonatal deaths in Indonesia. We found that low participation in postnatal care, maternal delivery complications, and low birth weight were key contributors. Improving access to quality healthcare and targeted interventions can help save more newborn lives in Indonesia.
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Why is it important?
Our research provides valuable insights into the determinants of neonatal mortality in Indonesia, a country with high neonatal death rates. The identification of factors such as low participation in postnatal care and delivery complications adds to the existing knowledge on improving neonatal health outcomes. This timely work highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions and equitable access to quality healthcare services to reduce neonatal mortality. The relevance and potential impact of our findings can attract a wide readership interested in improving newborn health in LMICs.
Perspectives
Understanding the factors that impact newborn survival in Indonesia is crucial. This study sheds light on the importance of postnatal care, addressing delivery complications, and addressing low birth weight. By prioritizing these areas, we can save more newborn lives. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare providers, aiding them in creating effective strategies to improve newborn healthcare in Indonesia and similar settings.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: Determinants of neonatal deaths in Indonesia: A national survey data analysis of 10,838 newborns, Heliyon, January 2023, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12980.
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