Multilevel analysis of individual and community level factors associated with the application of cow dung and oil on the umbilical cord stump in Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Anteneh Mengist Dessie (Author), Habtamu Geremew (Author), Sefineh Fenta Feleke (Author), Denekew Tenaw Anley (Author), Kalayu Brhane Mruts (Author), Chalachew Yenew (Author), Berihun Bantie (Author), Natnael Moges Misganaw (Author), Gashaw Kerebeh (Author), Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu (Author), Desalegn Tesfa Asnakew (Author), Rahel Mulatie Anteneh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundHygienic umbilical cord care is one of the essential interventions advocated to reduce neonatal mortality. However, traditional cord care measures-applying cow dung and oil-that have harmful health consequences are commonly practiced in Ethiopia. Hence, in this study, it was planned to ana...