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Maternal and fetal risk factors for stillbirth in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia: a case control study

2023; African Field Epidemiology Network; Volume: 44; Linguagem: Inglês

10.11604/pamj.2023.44.73.26724

1937-8688

Rebekka Ndatolewe Shikesho, Taimi Amakali-Nauiseb, Kofi Nyarko,

Child Nutrition and Water Access

Introduction: stillbirth is defined as a baby born with no signs of life. Globally, around 3.2 million stillbirths occur annually, of which, 98% are experienced in low and middle-income countries. Otjozondjupa Region topped the list of regions with high burden of stillbirth in Namibia in 2016. This study sought to elucidate risk factors for stillbirth.