Predictors of knowledge and practice of newborn care among post-natal mothers attending immunisation clinics in Southeast Nigeria

CONCLUSIONS: Good practice was identified in the majority. Being married, older, living in urban areas and having good knowledge were predictors of good practice. Health facility delivery, continuous support by health workers and post-natal education to mothers in rural areas are recommended policy priorities.FUNDING: None declared.PMID:38322744 | PMC:PMC10630039 | DOI:10.4314/gmj.v56i3s.14

Source: Ghana Medical Journal - February 7, 2024 Category: African Health Authors: Adaoha P Agu Ifeyinwa C Akamike Ijeoma N Okedo-Alex Adanna A Umeokonkwo Chidinma O Ogbonna-Igwenyi Odinaka D Madumere Chukwuemeka O Keke Source Type: research