Basic neonatal resuscitation skills of midwives and nurses in Eastern Ethiopia are not well retained: An observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonatal resuscitation is a life-saving intervention for birth asphyxia, a leading cause of neonatal mortality. Worldwide, four million neonate deaths happen annually, and birth asphyxia accounts for one million deaths. Improving providers' neonatal resuscitation skills is critical for delivering quality care and for morbidity and mortality reduction. However, retention of these skills has been challenging in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess neonatal resuscitation skills retention and associated factors among midwives and nurses in Eastern Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-tested, structured, observational checklist. A total of 427 midwives and nurses were included from

SUBMITTER: Sintayehu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7380629 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature