Determinants of Neonatal Mortality in Indonesia

Abstract

: The results of the SDKI 2017 study show that the infant mortality rate aged 0-28 days was 15/1,000 live births, meaning that out of 67 babies, 1 infant died in the first month of life. This shows that the Infant Mortality Rate aged 0-28 days, although the number has decreased, the figure is still above the SDG's target of 12/1,000 live births. This study aims to determine the factors associated with infant mortality 0-28 days in Indonesia. This type of research is quantitative with a cross-sectional study design. The data source in this study is the SDKI 2017. The sample includes infants who meet the criteria for the last child and were born single. Data were analysed by Bivariate analysis with chi-square test. The sampling Method in this study uses total sampling. Bivariate results show variables related to infant mortality, namely mother's work status, Mother's age at delivery, and parity with P <0.05. Based on the results of the study, it is suggested that there is a need for increased vigilance and preparation for women of childbearing age starting from the preparation period for pregnancy to delivery.