Mahendra Tri Arif Sampurna, - and Kartika Darma Handayani, - and Martono Tri Utomo, - and Dina Angelika, - and Risa Etika, - and Agus Harianto, - and Muhammad Pradhika Mapindra, - and Muhammad Pradhiki Mahindra, - and Ferry Efendi, - and Risma Kerina Kaban, - and Rinawati Rohsiswatmo, - and Visuddho, - and Putu Bagus Dharma Permana, - (2023) Determinants of neonatal deaths in Indonesia: A national survey data analysis of 10,838 newborns. Heliyon, 9 (1). pp. 1-9. ISSN 24058440

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Abstract

Background Neonatal mortality is one of the key impediments in achieving global sustainable development goals, especially in lower middle income countries (LMICs). As an LMIC with the highest reported neonatal mortality rate in Southeast Asia, Indonesia faces inequitable distribution of health facilities across the archipelago. Therefore, in this paper, we aim to evaluate the determinants of neonatal mortality rate in Indonesia to search for better strategies to overcome this problem. Methods We conducted an analysis of the 2017 Indonesia Demographic Health Survey dataset of 10,838 live-born infants born from singleton pregnancies in 2017. Using a hierarchical approach, multivariate analysis was conducted to identify potential factors (including socioeconomic, household, and proximate determinants) that contributed to neonatal mortality. Results The lack of participation in postnatal care [odds ratio (OR) = 20.394, p = 0.01)] and delivery complications other than prolonged labour (OR = 2.072, p = 0.02) were the maternal factors that significantly associated with increased risk of neonatal death. Regarding neonatal factors, low-birth-weight infants appeared to be more vulnerable to neonatal death (OR = 12.489, p = 0.01). Conclusion Low participation in postnatal care, development of labour complications, and low birth weight were associated with higher neonatal mortality. It implies that in a limited resource and geographically challenging country such as Indonesia, improving the quality and optimizing services of public hospitals with equitable distribution of quality health care services in all regions should be prioritized in the efforts of reducing neonatal mortality rate.

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