Sociocultural practices, beliefs, and myths surrounding newborn cord care in Bayelsa State, Nigeria: A qualitative study.

• Main Authors: Chika O Duru (Author), Abisoye S Oyeyemi (Author), Adedotun D Adesina (Author), Ijeoma Nduka (Author), Charles Tobin-West (Author), Alice Nte (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Persisting sociocultural beliefs have continued to significantly influence the adoption of recommended newborn care practices by women in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at identifying the sociocultural practices, beliefs, and myths surrounding newborn cord care by women residing in Bayelsa Sta...