Table 3.
CFRs in different patient groups.
| Patient group | Total neonates n (%) | Group percentage deaths, n (%) | CFR/1,000 patients in group | Group % deaths from total deaths (n = 92), n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission weight group | ||||
| <1,000 ga | 104 (4) | 74 (71.1) | 711 | 74 (15.0) |
| 1,000–1,500 gb | 352 (15) | 154 (43.8) | 438 | 154 (31.3) |
| 1,500–2,500 gc | 865 (31) | 143 (16.5) | 165 | 143 (29.0) |
| 2,500–4,000 gd | 1,010 (42) | 117 (11.6) | 116 | 117 (23.7) |
| >4,000 ge | 82 (3) | 4 (4.9) | 49 | 4 (0.8) |
| Total | 2,413 (100) | 492 (20.4) | 204 | 492 (100) |
| Gestational age group | ||||
| <28 weeks | 94 (4) | 71 (75.5) | 755 | 71 (14.4) |
| 28–32 weeks | 373 (15) | 146 (38.9) | 389 | 146 (29.7) |
| 32–34 weeks | 315 (13) | 56 (17.8) | 178 | 56 (11.4) |
| 34–36+6 weeks | 458 (19) | 80 (17.5) | 175 | 80 (16.2) |
| Term (≥37 weeks) | 1,172 (49) | 139 (11.9) | 119 | 139 (28.3) |
| N/A | 1 (0.04) | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 (0) |
| Total | 2,413 (100) | 492 (20.4) | 204 | 492 (100) |
| Referral centre | ||||
| Area 25 health centre | 432 (30.0) | 78 (18.1) | 181 | 78 (24.2) |
| Bwaila hospital | 215 (14.9) | 33 (15.3) | 153 | 33 (10.2) |
| Mitundu community hospital | 130 (9.0) | 44 (33.8) | 338 | 44 (13.7) |
| Lumbadzi HC | 100 (6.9) | 15 (15.0) | 150 | 15 (4.7) |
| Other referral centres | 565 (39.2) | 152 (26.9) | 269 | 152 (47.2) |
| Total | 1,442 (59.8) | 322 (22.3) | 223 | 322 (65.4) |
a
Extremely low birth weight.
b
Very low birth weight.
c
Low birth weight.
d
Normal birth weight.
e
High birth weight.