Health seeking behaviour and knowledge on neonatal danger signs among neonatal caregivers in Upper Denkyira East Municipality, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of the project was to assess the health seeking behaviour and knowledge on neonatal danger signs among neonatal caregivers in Upper Denkyira East Municipality.

Methods

The study used a cross-sectional design and simple random sampling technique was employed to sample mothers' neonates visiting the postnatal clinic in the selected health facilities. The target population was mothers with neonates and above 18 years visiting the health facilities and were willing to be part of the study. Total population for the study was 387 however, 381 responded to the questionnaire. Structured questionnaire was the main data collection tool for the study. Data were analysed with SPSS version 23.0. Logistic regression with Pearson Chi square, p-value and odd ratio wer

SUBMITTER: Gyaase P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10773034 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature