Determinants of Perinatal Mortality In Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Background: Every 16 seconds a stillborn is born worldwide. That amounts to more than 5000 women and families who experience a devastating loss each day 1 Stillbirths are more common in low- and middle-income countries. According to the statistics, Belagavi, Ballari, and Gadag (282,151 and 75 respectively) have reported a high frequency of neonatal fatalities (death within 7 days).However, Karnataka has the dubious distinction of having the highest stillbirth rate in the nation, with 12 deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Sample Registration Survey (SRS). Stillbirths and perinatal mortality rate are the only two indicators where Karnataka's figures are higher than those of India. 2020 noted 21 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in the State's rural regions, compared to 16 in the urban area. A lack of studies and data are missing to determine the precise numbers and trends of stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Belagavi, Karnataka. Thus, the current study is undertaken to help the decision-makers to identify problems and track temporal and geographical trends and disparities in maternal health services to implement the health care services as per the needs of the society. Objectives 1. To study the incidence and associated risk factors of perinatal mortality in a selected tertiary care hospital. 2. To find out the association between perinatal mortality with maternal and neonatal factors