Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Department of Public Health, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Review Article
Magnitude and factors associated with Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) in Public and Private Hospitals. Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Three-Year Retrospective Study
Author(s): Mohamed Abdiqadir Ahmed*, Roda Adan Abdilahi and Alemayehu Bayray Kahsay
Introduction: Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) are structural defects of the central nervous system that affect the brain, spine, and spinal column of the developing embryo during the first month of the developmental process. It is one of the top five most serious birth defects in the world. In Somaliland, an accurate estimate of the burden of neural tube defects is still unknown.
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the overall magnitude and associated factors of neural tube defects in public and private hospitals in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
Methods: We conducted this study in three comprehensive and referral hospitals in Somaliland. A three-year review of the charts of mothers who delivered in these hospitals between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2022, was done. Moreover, in addition to the data extraction checklist, we developed a structured questionnaire .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0420.24.13. 720