Risk factors for developing intraventricular haemorrhage in very low-birthweight infants at Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa, 2019 - 2020
Abstract
Background. Intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) remains a major concern as a result of the high prevalence of preterm births globally. Objectives. To identify maternal and neonatal risk factors associated with IVH, and to assess its incidence and most frequently occurring grade in a population of very low-birthweight infants (VLBWIs) at Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa (SA). Methods. This retrospective cohort study included all infants of birthweight
Fields of Study & Subjects
Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
Infant Development and Preterm Care
Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- South African Journal of Child Health
- Pages
- e4917–e4917
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN