Umbilical Cord Care Knowledge and Practice among Caregivers in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Chinelo Juliana Ozigbo,
Okemena Esther Onotume
Abstract:Aim: To assess the knowledge and practice of current cord care recommendations among care givers in Yenagoa, and to identify gaps to be addressed to prevent neonatal sepsis.
Study Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the well-child clinics (WCC) of 3 major healthcare facilities in Yenagoa namely, Agudama Primary Health Centre, Yenizue-gene Comprehensive Health Centre, and Diete Koki Memorial Hospital, from August to Septemb… Show more
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