Capacidade técnica dos profissionais de saúde em relação à reanimação Neonatal em maternidades de Sergipe

Abstract

Perinatal asphyxia occurs when the newborn (NB) experiences a lack of oxygen during the birth process, a condition that can be prevented through proper access to care provided by trained professionals and quality infrastructure. In Brazil, perinatal asphyxia is the third leading cause of death in children under five years old, and Sergipe (SE) has the highest mortality rate due to birth asphyxia in the Northeast region, ranking second in the country. Therefore, this study assessed, through a theoretical knowledge questionnaire, the technical competence of doctors and nursing professionals working in neonatal care in maternity hospitals in Sergipe, based on the Neonatal Resuscitation Program of the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics. The results indicated significant gaps in the training of nurses, with a zero approval rate, while 54.54% of doctors achieved a score of ≥80%. Professionals working in the capital performed better than those in the interior, and participation in recent training was associated with a 48% approval rate compared to 0% among those without training. These findings highlight the need for continuous training and the implementation of standardized protocols to improve neonatal care and reduce infant mortality.