Characteristics & outcomes of tribal & non-tribal neonates admitted to a special newborn care unit in rural Gujarat, India.

Background Objectives: This study aimed to compare the admission characteristics and outcomes of tribal and non-tribal neonates admitted to a level II special newborn care unit (SNCU) in rural Gujarat.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational study that looked at all neonates admitted to a high-volume SNCU between 2013 and 2021. A series of quality improvement measures were introduced over the study period.