Sociocultural practices, beliefs, and myths surrounding newborn cord care in Bayelsa State, Nigeria: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Persisting sociocultural beliefs have continued to significantly influence the adoption of recommended newborn care practices by women in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at identifying the sociocultural practices, beliefs, and myths surrounding newborn cord care by women residing in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. This was a qualitative study that involved 24 women and 3 traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in three focus group discussions and three in-depth interviews respectively. Interview guides were used to lead the discussions and the interviews which were audiotaped, translated and then transcribed. Thematic analysis was done using NVivo QSR version 12.2 Pro. Several themes describing various sociocultural practices, beliefs, and myths surrounding cord care were uncovered. Most women pr

SUBMITTER: Duru CO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10047526 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature