Table 3.
Neonatal complications following Caesarean section in Ethiopia
| Neonatal complications | Model | Status of heterogeneity | Prevalence (95%CI) | I2 (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prematurity | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 8.26(2.81–13.7) | 99.8 | ≤0.001 |
| Low APGAR score | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 22.21 (13.57–30.85) | 98.6 | ≤0.001 |
| Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 10.47(3.61–17.33) | 98.8 | ≤0.001 |
| Perinatal asphyxia (PNA) | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 19.91(7.52–32.2) | 99.9 | ≤0.001 |
| Neonatal sepsis | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 19.15(1.78–36.51) | 99.9 | ≤0.001 |
| Early neonatal death (END) | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 2.19(0.98–3.37) | 97 | ≤0.001 |
| Stillbirth | Random | Marked heterogeneity | 5(3.11–6.89) | 97 | ≤0.001 |