Factors associated with preventable hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in term neonates at Kacyiru Hospital

Principal investigator: Ishimwe Sage
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Investigators

Ishimwe S. M. Consolatrice , Humuza James, Kayitesi P. Diane , Nkubito Pascal, Niragire Philomene, Nyamwasa Daniel

Study information

  • Research Area: Child Health
  • Research type: Case - control Study
  • Start date: Jan 01, 2018
  • End date: Dec 31, 2018

Study aim of the objectives

General Objective:
To determine factors associated with preventable Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) at Kacyiru Hospital in Rwanda.

Specific Objectives:
(i) To describe clinical characteristics of cases of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in term neonates at Kacyiru Hospital.

(ii) To determine risk factors associated with preventable HIE cases at Kacyiru Hospital.

(iii) To provide recommendations for effective preventable hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy prevention.

Study setting/Area (Location)

Kacyiru Hospital

Implementing institution

District Operational Research Challenge Fund (DORCF)

Department/Division

RBC/MRC

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