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Baseline characteristics of the included neonates.
| Attribute | N (585) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gestational age | ||
| Preterm | 240 | 41 |
| Term | 342 | 58.5 |
| Postterm | 3 | 0.5 |
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| Birth weight | ||
| Normal (>2500 grams) | 93 | 15.9 |
| Low birth weight (1500–2500 grams) | 211 | 36.1 |
| Birth weight <1500 grams | 281 | 48 |
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| Sex | ||
| Male | 320 | 54.7 |
| Female | 265 | 45.3 |
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| Referral | ||
| Inborn | 381 | 65.1 |
| Referred | 204 | 34.9 |
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| Mode of delivery | ||
| Vaginal | 438 | 74.9 |
| Caesarean | 120 | 20.5 |
| Use of forceps/vacuum | 27 | 4.6 |
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| Outcome | ||
| Discharged | 490 | 83.8 |
| Expired | 95 | 16.2 |
