Table 6 The top ten modifiable factors in deaths in rural areas.
From: Improving survival rates of newborn infants in South Africa
Description | Number | % of total deaths |
|---|---|---|
Inadequate facilities/equipment in neonatal unit/nursery | 44 | 4.0 |
No or poor antenatal care | 39 | 3.5 |
Poor intrapartum foetal monitoring | 35 | 3.2 |
Patient delay in seeking medical attention during labour | 27 | 2.4 |
Prolonged 2nd stage with no intervention | 16 | 1.4 |
Inappropriate response to rupture of membranes | 13 | 1.2 |
Lack of home to institution transport | 13 | 1.2 |
No accessible neonatal ICU bed with ventilator | 10 | 0.9 |
Poor progress in labour and partogram not used correctly | 10 | 0.9 |
Delay in medical personnel calling for expert assistance | 9 | 0.8 |
Neonatal management plan inadequate | 9 | 0.8 |