Assessment of knowledge and quality of essential newborn care practices in La Dade Kotopon Municipality, Ghana.

ABSTRACT: Majority of neonatal deaths in developing countries have been associated with inappropriate or poorly practiced newborn care, specifically safe cord care, optimal thermal care and early initiation and practice of exclusive breastfeeding. There is limited information about the quality of these essential newborn care practices in Accra, Ghana. The main objective of this study was to assess the knowledge about and quality of essential newborn care practices (ENC) and determine related factors in La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly, Accra, Ghana. A questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 mothers and caregivers in two hospitals to assess safe cord care, optimal thermal care and exclusive breastfeeding. Knowledge was assessed using eight statements regarding ENC and cat

SUBMITTER: Ayete-Nyampong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7454570 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature