Abstract
Objective – To identify factors associated with neonatal mortality described in the Brazilian scientific production in the period 1989 to 2012. Method – Integrative review held at Virtual Health Library with descriptors neonatal mortality and infant mortality. We included research articles with abstracts in Portuguese available in electronic media. The organization of the data sample of 160 productions was described in a summary table. Results – The risk factors for neonatal morbidity and mortality were categorized as related to the neonate; pregnant and pregnancy, access and quality of care. Noteworthy is the low birth weight, prematurity, socioeconomic status, maternal age, quality of prenatal care, labor and birth. Conclusion – It is concluded that it is necessary to identify these factors, offering subsidies in order to minimize the rates of morbidity and mortality.
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