• KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF UMBILICAL CORD CARE FOR BABIES AMONG NURSING MOTHERS


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The main thrust of this study is to examine the Knowledge and practice of umbilical cord care for babies among nursing nursing mothers e. A descriptive cross – sectional design involving one hundred and seventy (170) respondents selected using simple random method, self-developed questionnaire and interview guide (Explanatory method) were used. The validated instrument (Cronbach’s alpha of .760) was filled voluntarily by the respondents and returned. Data collected were analyzed and presented as descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS v21 at critical value of 0.05 as the level of ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyThe first 28days in the infant’s life is a period of great significance as the newborn is fragile and susceptible to infection; hence they need to be handled carefully so as to prevent neonatal death or permanent deformity. Nursing mothers as the primary care providers have very important role to play to ensure that these newborns develop optimally as the new born health and survival is dependant on the essential care received before, during and after delivery (Joel-Medewase, Oyedeji, Elemile, & Oyedeji, 2008).  Neonatal infection is a major cause of ... Continue Reading