How effective is antenatal care in preparing mothers for newborn care? An exploratory survey of lactating women in a rural Nigerian district

How effective is antenatal care in preparing mothers for newborn care? An exploratory survey of lactating women in a rural Nigerian district

Background: Neonatal death rates are high in sub-Saharan Africa and the majority of these deaths are preventable. Antenatal care (ANC) is a good channel for the reduction of neonatal deaths. This study aimed to assess newborn care practices among lactating women in Nigeria and determine their relati...

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Main Authors: Adebola Omotosho, Kolawole Sodeinde, Olufunmilola Abolurin, Adesola Adekoya, Olumide Abiodun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-11-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Antenatal care
Neonatal care practices
Neonatal vaccination
Positive pregnancy experience
Thermal care
Traditional ANC model
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844022029383

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