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Determinants of infant mortality in Oromia region, Ethiopia

Tariku Irana1, Gizachew Gobebo Mekebo1, Gezahagn Diriba1

  • 1College of Natural and Computational Science, Ambo University, Ambo.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|June 26, 2023
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Infant mortality in Ethiopia's Oromia region is high, with female infants, facility deliveries, and adequate antenatal care (ANC) reducing risk. Multiple births increase infant mortality risk.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Demography
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Infant mortality is a key indicator of community health status.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia and its Oromia region, faces high infant mortality rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the key determinants of infant mortality in the Oromia region of Ethiopia.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2019 Ethiopian Mini Demographic and Health Survey.
  • Employed a multivariable logistic regression model to analyze determinants.
  • Calculated adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) for significance.

Main Results:

  • The infant mortality rate was 54 deaths per 1000 live births.
  • Factors reducing infant mortality risk included female sex, health facility delivery, and antenatal care (ANC) attendance.
  • Higher wealth index and multiple births were associated with increased infant mortality risk.

Conclusions:

  • Infant mortality in Oromia exceeds the national average.
  • Significant determinants include infant sex, birth type, ANC, delivery location, and household wealth.
  • Recommendations include promoting ANC and institutional delivery to improve infant survival.

Keywords:
2019 EMDHSdeterminantsethiopiainfant mortalityoromia region

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