Awareness and Use of Chlorhexidine Gel in Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis among Nurses and Midwives in Selected Health Facilities in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Ikperite, Uririoghene; Ope-babadele, Oluwatosin O.; Nurs), OJO, Eunice Abimbola (RN, RM, RNA, B.Sc, M.Sc. Soc, M.Sc.

doi:10.36348/sjnhc.2020.v03i02.001

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“…Our study showed that only 9.5% of mothers used CHX gel alone for cord care. This abysmally low proportion is similar to findings in Abeokuta 22 and Ethiopia. 20 In both studies, although the participants which were health care workers and as such expected to have had adequate knowledge about the recommendations for the use of CHX gel, only a few of them actually used it.…”

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“…20 In both studies, although the participants which were health care workers and as such expected to have had adequate knowledge about the recommendations for the use of CHX gel, only a few of them actually used it. This reflects the fact that many healthcare workers are yet to come to terms with the recommendations of WHO on the use of CHX gel 22 . And as shown by the findings of our study, majority of mothers' source of information about CHX gel was from the ANC and other healthcare workers (81.7% and 11.9% respectively).…”

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Awareness, Attitude and Use of Chlorhexidine Gel for Cord Care in a Well-Baby Clinic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Aitafo

West

Okari

2021

Int J Health Sci Res

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Introduction: Neonatal mortality rate in Nigeria is high and sepsis is a significant contributor. The World Health Organization recommends the use of 7.1% chlorhexidine gel for cord care to prevent neonatal sepsis and mortality. Aim: The study aimed to assess the awareness, attitude and use of chlorhexidine gel for cord care among mothers in Port Harcourt. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out in the well-baby clinic in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital for 3 months. A research proforma with questions to assess awareness, attitude and use of chlorhexidine gel for cord care practices among the participants was used to collect data and analyzed with SPSS version 23. A score of 70% or more was taken as benchmark for good awareness, attitude and use. Result: A total of 199 mothers participated in the study, 126(63.3%) had heard of chlorhexidine gel, mostly from antenatal clinics. Thirty (23.8%) knew that it prevents neonatal infections, 74(58.7%) perceived it was effective, but only 19(9.6%) used it. About a third of the mothers had good awareness and attitude towards the use of chlorhexidine gel but only 18(9%) used it correctly. Mothers with tertiary level of education significantly had good attitude towards its use and poor knowledge correlated significantly with poor use, P < 0.05. Conclusion: The level of awareness, attitude and use of CHX in cord care practices in Port Harcourt is poor. There is an urgent need to educate mothers on the proper use and benefits of chlorhexidine gel in cord care practices. Key words: Chlorhexidine gel, Cord Care, Awareness, Attitude, Use, Port Harcourt.

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Awareness, Attitude and Use of Chlorhexidine Gel for Cord Care in a Well-Baby Clinic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Aitafo

West

Okari

2021

Int J Health Sci Res

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“… 28 In a similar study involving 42 mothers, the results showed that 31% were aware of the recommendation favouring chlorhexidine gel for umbilical cord care, but only 23.8% had ever used chlorhexidine gel for umbilical cord care. 29 …”

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Knowledge and use of chorhexidine gel in umbilical cord care among postpartum women at Poly General Hospital, Enugu, Southeast Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Israel,

Attama,

Opara

et al. 2023

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Background Sepsis in the first week or two of life is a major cause of newborn deaths. People from diverse cultural backgrounds use different substances for umbilical cord care. Evidence-based umbilical cord care practices have a large potential to lower infant morbidity and mortality linked to infection. This study investigated the knowledge and use of chlorhexidine gel for umbilical cord care. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive survey was employed among 191 postpartum women at the Poly General Hospital Asata, Enugu, selected through simple random sampling. A researcher-developed questionnaire was used for data collection. Results More than one-half (n=101; 52.1%) had poor knowledge of chlorhexidine gel use in umbilical cord care. There was no significant association between educational status and knowledge of chlorhexidine gel use in umbilical cord care among the participants (p=0.072). Only 89 (46.6%) had ever used chlorhexidine gel for umbilical cord care, while 49 (25.7%) used chlorhexidine gel for their last child. Parity was not significantly associated with the use of chlorhexidine gel (p=0.736). Both educational status (p=0.019) and knowledge of chlorhexidine use for umbilical cord care (p<0.001) were found to be significantly associated with its use. Conclusions There was poor knowledge of chlorhexidine gel use for umbilical cord care among the participants. Use of chlorhexidine gel in this population is still suboptimal. Healthcare providers should continue to provide information on chlorhexidine gel use in umbilical cord care in order to optimise its knowledge and use. Other factors associated with the use of chlorhexidine gel for umbilical cord care should be explored.

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Awareness and Use of Chlorhexidine Gel in Prevention of Neonatal Sepsis among Nurses and Midwives in Selected Health Facilities in Abeokuta, Nigeria

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Awareness, Attitude and Use of Chlorhexidine Gel for Cord Care in a Well-Baby Clinic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Knowledge and use of chorhexidine gel in umbilical cord care among postpartum women at Poly General Hospital, Enugu, Southeast Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

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