Abstract:
Premature neonatal death is a global burden both in developed and developing
countries. Despite, different strategies and interventions were implemented to reduced premature
neonatal complications including death, the rate of neonatal mortality in Ethiopia are too far the targets.
Even though published research in developing countries are increasing, scarcity of data regarding to
the survival status and predictor of it is still seen. Therefore, estimating time to death and its predictors
will provide an input for planners and decision makers for neonatal care.
Objectives: To determine survival status and predictor of mortality among premature neonate admitted
to neonatal intensive care unit from 2013-2017 at Tikur Anbesa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, 2018.