Socio-demographic determinants of neonatal mortality in Algeria according to MICS4 data (2012-2013)

Background: Neonatal mortality remains a public health problem in developing countries, including Algeria. Information on this indicator makes it possible to assess government efforts to improve the living conditions of target populations. Objectives: This study aims to identify some determinants as...

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Published in:African health sciences 2021-03, Vol.21 (1), p.357-61
Main Authors: Sidi-Yakhlef, Adel, Boukhelif, Meryem, Aouar Metri, Amaria
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Language:English
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Summary:Background: Neonatal mortality remains a public health problem in developing countries, including Algeria. Information on this indicator makes it possible to assess government efforts to improve the living conditions of target populations. Objectives: This study aims to identify some determinants associated with this mortality from data of multiple indicator cluster survey conducted in Algeria in 2012-2013 (mics 4). Methods: A retrospective case-control study including 1047 cases and 1041 controls. From a logistic regression model, we appreciated the role of different factors, socio-demographic, economic and geographic (Mother's age, level of education, wealth index, area of residence) in newborn survival. Results: The main factors associated with neonatal mortality were rural residence (p
ISSN:1680-6905
1680-6905
1729-0503
DOI:10.4314/ahs.v21i1.45