Abstract:Introduction: Neonatal period is characterized by transition to extra uterine life and rapid growth and development. Newborn period, just first 28 days of life, carries the greatest risk of mortality. Despite being less than 2% of total period of under 5 children, the newborn period accounts for over half of under 5 child mortality. Good care therefore not only improves survival of children but lays foundation of optimal log term physical and neurocogitive development. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess th… Show more
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