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Neonatal mortality determinants in Jamaica.

M E Samms-Vaughan1, A M McCaw-Binns, D C Ashley

  • 1Department of Child Health, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston, Jamaica.

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
|August 1, 1990
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Jamaica

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal mortality research
  • Perinatal health in Jamaica
  • Infant mortality causes

Background:

  • The Jamaican Perinatal Survey aimed to quantify neonatal mortality.
  • It sought to identify causes of neonatal deaths using the Wigglesworth Classification.
  • The study also aimed to determine risk factors associated with infant mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify Jamaica's neonatal mortality rate.
  • To identify the primary causes of neonatal deaths.
  • To determine maternal and infant characteristics linked to increased mortality risk.

Main Methods:

  • A death questionnaire was administered to neonates born in Jamaica between September 1986 and August 1987.
  • Data collected included infant demographics, maternal factors, and cause of death.

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  • The Wigglesworth Classification was used to categorize causes of neonatal demise.

    • Main Results:

    • The overall neonatal mortality rate was 17.9 per 1000 live births.
    • Prematurity and intrapartum asphyxia were the leading causes, accounting for 74% of deaths.
    • Infants born to mothers under 15 had a four-fold higher mortality risk compared to those born to mothers aged 25-29.

    Conclusions:

    • Jamaica's neonatal mortality rate is high, indicating a need for improved perinatal care.
    • Preventing perinatal asphyxia is crucial for reducing neonatal deaths.
    • Targeting interventions for high-risk groups, such as infants of very young mothers and twins, is essential.