Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	118603
Country	India

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Patterns of preterm admission, morbidity, and mortality in a tribal-district neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective cohort study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Pushparaj Nilkanth Patil, Zubair Khan, Mitalikumari Patel and Darshankumar K Mahyavanshi
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Corresponding Author	Pushparaj Nilkanth Patil, Associate Professor, MD, Department of Pediatrics, NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute, Sayali Road, Silvassa 396230, India. piyush.patil05@gmail.com
Key Words	Preterm Neonate; Tribal health; Neonatal intensive care; Respiratory distress syndrome; Neonatal sepsis; Continuous positive airway pressure; Health equity; Neonatal mortality
Core Tip	Preterm neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units in tribal districts face a substantial burden of morbidity and mortality. This 3-year retrospective cohort study demonstrates a clear inverse relationship between gestational age, birth weight, and survival. Culture-positive sepsis, delayed initiation of continuous positive airway pressure, and outborn status were independently associated with mortality. Strengthening early respiratory stabilization, improving antenatal care and infection control, and addressing socioeconomic barriers such as discharge against medical advice are essential to advancing neonatal survival and health equity in underserved tribal regions.
Citation	Patil PN, Khan Z, Patel M, Mahyavanshi DK. Patterns of preterm admission, morbidity, and mortality in a tribal-district neonatal intensive care unit: A retrospective cohort study. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-07 03:26
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-07 03:26
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 10:15
Return for Revision	2026-02-06 10:15
Revised	2026-02-11 12:03
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-17 03:05
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-17 06:54
Articles in Press	2026-03-17 06:54
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