Umbilical Cord Care Knowledge and Practice: What is the Status of National Chlorhexidine Gel Scale-Up in Nnewi Nigeria?
C. U. Onubogu, K. N. Okeke, E. F. Ugochukwu, C. E. Ezeudu, W. C. Igwe, E. O. Muokwugwo, E. S. Edokwe & N. V. Agu · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2022
Background: Use of chlorhexidine gel for cord care was scaled up in Nigeria to address the high burden of neonatal deaths from severe sepsis but there is scarcity of data on its uptake. Aim: A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the cord care practices of mothers in Nn...
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10.9734/ajpr/2022/v8i230237