Maternal and child factors associated with late neonatal bathing practices in Nigeria: evidence from a national survey

• Main Authors: Francis Appiah (Author), Kenneth Setorwu Adde (Author), Kingsley Boakye (Author), Justice Ofosu Darko Fenteng (Author), Andrews Ohene Darteh (Author), Tarif Salihu (Author), Edward Kwabena Ameyaw (Author), Patience Ansomah Ayerakwah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Twohundred and seventy out of every thousand live births died in Nigeria in 2019. These deaths were attributable to infections, complications of preterm birth, and intrapartum-related conditions. The World Health Organization recommends withholding bathing of neonates until 24 h...