Journal of Clinical Research

Department of Medicine and Surgery, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia

Publications

• Research Article   
  The prevalence of stillbirth and it's associated risk factors at Kitwe Teaching hospital on the copperbelt province of Zambia
  Author(s): Chikwalila Chipo*
  
  Introduction: Stillbirth is a profound experience affecting millions of families worldwide every year. It is the most frequently reported adverse pregnancy outcome worldwide, which imposes significant psychological and economic consequences to mothers and affected families. The World Health Organization reports that there are nearly 2 million stillbirths every year. A lot of resources are dedicated to this area of research. Researchers worldwide are working hard to untangle the mystery surrounding the high prevalence of stillbirths. Majority of the causes and risk factors remain unknown, although some of them are preventable, the rate of stillbirths is very alarming. There is limited evidence on the pooled prevalence and associated factors of stillbirth in Zambia hence the need for this study. Objective: To determine the prevalence of stillb.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2795-6172.2023.7.197

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