PROPORTION OF EARLY ONSET SEPSIS IN LOCAL NICU AND IDENTIFICATION OF MATERNAL RISK FACTORS

M HABIB

doi:10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.1127

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M HABIB Department of Paediatrics Combined Military Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.1127

Keywords:

Sepsis, Neonates, Maternal Risk Factors

Abstract

Early onset neonatal sepsis (EOS) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Identifying maternal risk factors associated with EOS is crucial for early diagnosis and prevention. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of early onset sepsis in neonates admitted to the local neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and identify maternal risk factors associated with neonatal sepsis. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at the Pediatrics Department, Combined Military Hospital Peshawar, from January 2021 to May 2022. One thousand neonates admitted to the NICU due to any indication were included. A consultant paediatrician or neonatologist diagnosed neonatal sepsis based on clinical signs and laboratory findings. Maternal factors such as age, premature rupture of membranes (PROM), maternal fever, and chorioamnionitis were analyzed for their association with early onset sepsis. Data were statistically analysed using SPSS, with p-value <0.001 considered significant. Results: Out of 1000 neonates, 690 (69%) were male and 310 (31%) were female. The mean maternal age was 33.38 ± 4.53 years. EOS was observed in 123 neonates (12.3%), while 877 (88.7%) neonates showed no signs of sepsis. PROM and chorioamnionitis were significantly associated with early-onset sepsis (p-value <0.001). Conclusion: Early onset neonatal sepsis is a common condition in neonates admitted to the NICU. Neonates born to mothers with PROM or chorioamnionitis were at a significantly higher risk of developing EOS. These findings emphasise the importance of addressing maternal risk factors in reducing the incidence of neonatal sepsis.

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