Effect of a supportive-educative nursing intervention programme on knowledge of chlorhexidine gel for umbilical cord management amongst mothers in Cross River State, Nigeria

• Main Authors: Easter C. Osuchukwu (Author), Chinwe F. Ezeruigbo (Author), Paulina A. Akpan-Idiok (Author), Ekaette F. Asuquo (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: AOSIS, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Umbilical cord infection contributes significantly to neonatal mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa. Studies have shown low knowledge of chlorhexidine (CHX) gel for umbilical cord management amongst mothers in low-resource settings, including Nigeria. Objective: The objective of this stu...