Interventions for Reducing Infant Mortality in Developing Countries
Silundika, Sehlule Patricia; Omwono, Judith (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020060817671
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020060817671
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Infant mortality is a global public health issue. According to WHO, over 4 mil-lion infant deaths were recorded in 2018. A significant number of these deaths are due to preventable causes.
The aim of this study was to synthesis different available research in interven-tions for reducing infant mortality in developing countries. The purpose was to provide information and methods that could be adopted by professionals in dif-ferent health care settings to reduce infant mortality rates.
The study was conducted as a literature review and data was collected using two databases: Cinahl Plus full-text and Academic Search Elite. Overall, eleven articles were chosen, and results were analyzed using inductive content analysis method. The following four main categories were generated: medical factors, behavior changes, policies to minimize infant mortality and knowledge and skills.
The review demonstrated that implementing and sustaining several low-cost interventions at community levels helped reduce infant mortality rates. The results also indicated the need for further study in reviewing and updating the paediatric curriculum.
The aim of this study was to synthesis different available research in interven-tions for reducing infant mortality in developing countries. The purpose was to provide information and methods that could be adopted by professionals in dif-ferent health care settings to reduce infant mortality rates.
The study was conducted as a literature review and data was collected using two databases: Cinahl Plus full-text and Academic Search Elite. Overall, eleven articles were chosen, and results were analyzed using inductive content analysis method. The following four main categories were generated: medical factors, behavior changes, policies to minimize infant mortality and knowledge and skills.
The review demonstrated that implementing and sustaining several low-cost interventions at community levels helped reduce infant mortality rates. The results also indicated the need for further study in reviewing and updating the paediatric curriculum.