Background: The third leading cause of death in infants under 1-month-old is neonatal
sepsis. Following the severing of the umbilical cord, bacterial infection may result in …

Background Even though practicing levels of safe cord care and skin-to-skin contact among
post-partum women are critical to reducing neonatal deaths, limited data revealed the low …

Purpose Globally, the cord care practices contribute to neonatal infections and account for a
large proportion of neonatal deaths annually, especially in low-income countries. This study …

Persisting sociocultural beliefs have continued to significantly influence the adoption of
recommended newborn care practices by women in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed …

Background/Aims Using chlorhexidine gel for neonates during the first week of life is an
important strategy for preventing sepsis and achieving optimal cord care. This study aimed …

Abstract Introduction: Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) are important causes of
maternal and neonatal deaths, and this led the World Health Assembly in 1999 to launch the …

Background: Significant numbers of neonatal deaths occurring each year are caused by
infections that can be directly associated with improper and unhygienic umbilical cord care …

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 …