Table 5 Comparison of characteristics and results of studies included in the review
Author | Year | Number of Live Births | Variables as criteria for neonatal near miss | Neonatal period (days) | Neonatal mortality Rate (/1000LB) | Neonatal Near Miss Rate (/1000LB) | Neonatal Mortality Index (%) | Severe Neonatal Outcomes Rate (/1000 LB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avenant | 2009 | 3770 | Criteria of Mukwevo | Up to 3 days | 6.3a | 24.7 | 20.5 | 31.0 |
Pileggi | 2010 | 15169 | Birthweight < 1500 g Apgar < 7 at 5th min Gestational age < 30 weeks | Up to 7 days | 8.2b | 21.4 | 27.7 | 29.5 |
Pileggi-Castro WHOGS | 2014 | 277706 | Birthweight < 1750 g Apgar < 7 at 5th min Gestational age < 33 weeks | Up to 7 days | 7.4b | 44.4 | 14.2 | 51.8 |
Pileggi-Castro WHOMCS | 2014 | 309644 | Pragmatic markers | Up to 7 days | 9.2b | 37.4 | 19.7 | 46.6 |
Management markers | 9.2b | 53.0a | 14.7 | 62.2 | ||||
Combined markers | 9.2b | 72.5 | 12.7 | 81.7 | ||||
Silva AA | 2014 | 24061 | Birthweight < 1500 g Apgar < 7 at 5th min Gestational age <32 weeks Congenital malformation Mechanical ventilation | Up to 28 days | 11.1 | 39.2 | 22.1 | 50.3 |