Essential newborn care practices in Benin: Are there differences by birth location?

Birth ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye ◽  
Korede K. Yusuf ◽  
A‐Mac Harris ◽  
Snehal Gaikwad
Keyword(s):  
Newborn Care ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Care Practices

scholarly journals Essential newborn care practices and associated factors among home delivered mothers in Damot pulasa Woreda, southern Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfaye Yitna Chichiabellu ◽  
Baze Mekonnen ◽  
Feleke Hailemichael Astawesegn ◽  
Birhanu Wondimeneh Demissie ◽  
Antehun Alemayehu Anjulo
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Care Practices

scholarly journals Level of Knowledge and Associated Factors of Postnatal Mothers’ towards Essential Newborn Care Practices at Governmental Health Centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Demis Berhan ◽  
Hanna Gulema
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Care Practices

Background. Globally 4 million newborns die every year before they reach the age of one month and approximately 3.4 million newborns die within the first week of life. Of these deaths, 66% occur during the 1st 24 hours. Late death, i.e., after 24 hours, still occurs 34% and may be prevented if mothers have knowledge about newborn care including dangers sign of newborn. Objective. The aim of the study was to assess level of knowledge and associated factors of postnatal mothers towards essential newborn care practices at governmental health centers in Addis Ababa. Methodology. Institutional-based cross-sectional study with internal comparison was conducted using multistage sampling method in AA health centers from December 5 to January 30, 2016. Result. A total of 512 mothers who came for postnatal visit were interviewed using structured pretest questionnaires. Knowledge was assessed using closed and open ended questions. Poor knowledge has strong association with women’s occupation (AOR = 2.10, 95% CI : (1.38,3.20)). Parity of the women was found as one of significant predictors for poor knowledge of essential newborn care. Women who were primiparas are 1.99 times more likely to have poor knowledge of ENC compared to women who were multiparas AOR = 1.99,95% CI: (1.25,3.20). The other significant predictors for poor knowledge of ENC were ANC visit. Women who had less than four antenatal visits were 0.63 times less likely to have poor knowledge than those who visit four times and above. AOR = 0.63, 95% CI:( 0.40,0.99). Conclusion. Maternal education programs should be given emphasis for the components of ENC for mothers’ knowledge gaps. Special emphasis needs to be placed when educating vulnerable groups including those who failed to fully attend antenatal clinic visits.

scholarly journals Assessing the changes in childbirth care practices and neonatal outcomes in Western China: pre-comparison and post-comparison study on early essential newborn care interventions

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e041829
Author(s):  
Wen Qu ◽  
Qing Yue ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
Jin Liuxing Yang ◽  
Xi Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Western China ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Childbirth Care

ObjectiveTo explore the changes in childbirth care practices and health outcomes of newborns after the introduction of early essential newborn care (EENC).DesignA pre-comparison and post-comparison study.SettingThe study was conducted in December 2016 and December 2018 in 18 counties in four western provinces of China.Participants46 hospitals that provide delivery services participated in the study.InterventionsEENC practices were introduced and implemented in the 46 hospitals.Outcome measuresThe changes of hospital indicators such as incidence of birth asphyxia and neonatal mortality were compared in 2016 and 2018. EENC coverage indicators, such as skin-to-skin (STS) contact, and time of first breast feeding were also compared before and after the intervention via interview with 524 randomly selected postpartum mothers (320 in 2016 and 204 in 2018).Results54 335 newborns were delivered in the pre-EENC period (2016) and 58 057 delivered in the post-EENC period (2018). According to hospital records, the proportion of newborns receiving immediate STS contact increased from 32.6% to 51.2% (Risk Ratio (RR)=1.57,95% CI 1.55 to 1.59) and the percentage of newborns receiving prolonged STS contact for more than 90 min increased from 8.1% to 26.8% (RR=3.31, 95% CI 3.21 to 3.41). No statistically significant changes were found in neonatal mortality, although slight decreases in birth asphyxiate and neonatal intensive care unit admission rates were detected. Among the mothers interviewed, the proportion of newborns receiving immediate STS contact increased from 34.6% to 80.0% (RR=2.31, 95% CI 1.69 to 3.17). The exclusive breastfeeding rate increased from 43% to 73.4% (RR=1.71, 95% CI 1.43 to 2.04). The average length of the first breast feeding increased from 15.8 min to 17.1 min.ConclusionsThe introduction of EENC has yielded significant improvements in newborn care services at the pilot hospitals, including enhanced maternal and newborn care practices, improved STS contact quality and early breastfeeding performance. Further studies are needed to evaluate the long-term impact of EENC on newborn health outcomes.

scholarly journals Community Based Essential New Born Care Practices and Associated Factors among Women in the Rural Community of Awabel District, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2013

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teshome Kokebie ◽  
Mekonen Aychiluhm ◽  
Genet Degu Alamneh
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Birth Preparedness ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
New Born ◽  
Care Practices

Background; Essential newborn care is important for the proper development and healthy life of a baby. Although 70% of infant deaths occur during the first month of life, the policy-makers and health professionals in developing countries, until recently, gave little attention for the new born care. But, the principles of essential newborn care are simple, requiring no expensive high technology equipment.Objective: the main aim of this study was to assess level of community based essential new born care practices and associated factors among rural women who gave birth in the last 12 months preceding the survey in Awabel District, Amhara, Ethiopia.Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in September and October 20013. Data were collected from randomly selected 570 women by interview. The collected data were entered into computer using Epi-Data version3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 16. Logestic regression was fitted to assess possible associations and the strength of association was measured using odds ratio with 95% CI.Results: the study revealed that the level of Essential New born Care practices was 23.1%. Educational status, (OR=7.02, 95%, CI=2.27,21.74), immediate PNC visit, (OR=3.22,95%CI = 1.18,9.48), advise about Essential New born Care practices during monthly pregnant mothers group meeting (OR=4.77,95%CI=1.11, 19.79) advise about birth preparedness during ANC visits (OR=9.05,95% CI =2.76,29.61) and presence of radio in the household (OR=7.91,95%CI=2.64,23.67) were found to have statistically significant association with essential new born care practices.Conclusion: The study identified low comprehensive practices of essential new born care in the study area. Community oriented promotion of essential new born care practices including women empowerment through education, promotion of suitable IEC materials and emphasizing and providing information and education to all pregnant women is recommended.

scholarly journals Newborn care practices in a tribal community in tamilnadu: a qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Latha S. ◽  
Kamala S. ◽  
Srikanth S.
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Care Practices

Background: Neonatal mortality is high in tribal areas. Cultural practices influence the newborn health outcomes in tribal communities. Each tribe has its own unique practices on newborn rearing. Little scientific information is available on the beliefs and practices related to essential newborn care among tribes in Tamilnadu. An understanding of the tribe specific newborn care practices by health workers could facilitate them to provide effective newborn care.Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in Sittilingi tribal area in Dharmapuri district of Tamilnadu during the period August and September 2016. The data was collected by In-Depth interviews of 10 mothers with infants, selected by Snow ball sampling method. Local newborn care beliefs and practices were explored and analysis of their beneficial or harmful effects was carried out.Results: The findings show that beneficial practices like utilizing antenatal services, institutional deliveries, delayed bathing and measures to prevent infection were adopted. Harmful practices being followed included late initiation of breastfeeding, denying colostrum, feeding prelacteals, improper thermal care and application of indigenous substances on umbilical cord stump.Conclusions: In spite of utilization of health services, traditional beliefs still play a crucial role in influencing neonatal care practices in the study area. The findings necessitate a need for accessing the prevalence of cultural practices by quantitative studies. Midwives being a vital source of information should be aware of local cultural practices in their work place, to plan for effective behavior change among the mothers to preserve safe practices and avoid harmful practices.  

scholarly journals Community-Based Essential Newborn Care Practices and Associated Factors among Women of Enderta, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Gebrehiwot Gebremariam Weldeargeawi ◽  
Zenawi Negash ◽  
Alemayehu Bayray Kahsay ◽  
Yemane Gebremariam ◽  
Kidanemaryam Berhe Tekola
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Newborn Care Practice ◽  
Care Practices

Introduction. Neonatal mortality contributes a higher percentage of infant mortality, especially in developing countries including Ethiopia where the rate of institutional delivery is low. In Ethiopia, scientific evidences on the level of community-based essential newborn care practice were scanty and inconclusive. Objectives. The aim of the study was to assess community-based essential newborn care practices and associated factors among women who have infant<12 months. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was employed among 634 randomly selected women who have infant<12 months from June 23, 2017, to August 29, 2017, at Enderta district. Data was collected by a face-to-face interview through structured questionnaires, and it was coded, entered, and cleaned using EpiData version 3.1. Then, the data was exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Odds ratios and p value were computed to know the association between the independent variables with the dependent variable. Finally, a variable at p values of p<0.05 was considered statistically significant with the outcome variable. Result. The overall community-based essential newborn care practice was found 40.7%. Educational status (AOR=6.6, 95% CI, 2.49-11.97), previous ANC follow-up (AOR=1.7, 95% CI, 1.2-3.80), weight of the child during birth (AOR=1.3, 95% CI, 1.12-2.98), and place of delivery (AOR=2.1, 95% CI, 1.50-4.63) were found to be significantly associated with community-based essential newborn care. Even though overall newborn practice was found to be good, the cord care practices were found to be poor that indicated there is a need to rise community awareness.

scholarly journals The shadow challenges to improve the state essential newborn care practices in healthcare providers: evidence from a multicentre cross-sectional study in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ermias Sisay Chanie ◽  
Amare Kassaw ◽  
Melkamu Senbeta ◽  
Fisha Alebel GebreEyesus ◽  
Aragaw Tesfaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression ◽  
Newborn Care Practice ◽  
Care Practices

Abstract Background Neonatal mortality can be reduced by providing essential newborn care. However, it is overlooked by most healthcare providers in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aims to examine immediate essential newborn care practices and associated factors among healthcare providers in Ethiopia. Methods Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 214 healthcare providers from November 11 to December 19, 2020, at a selected South Gondar health facility. Data were entered into Epi-data 4.2 and then exported to STATA14.0 for analysis. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression with a 95% confidence interval were computed. The variable that had a p-value less than 0.25 in bivariable logistic regression was entered into the multivariable logistic regression. In multivariable logistic regression, variables having a p-value < 0.05 were considered a statistically significant association with the poor practice of essential newborn care practice. Results The overall essential newborn care practice among healthcare providers was found to be 74.8% (95% CI: 68.4, 80.2). Diploma educational status (AOR = 7.8, 95% CI:2.80–21.9), presence of workload (AOR = 9.7, 95% CI: 2.76–23.9), unavailability of drugs and vaccines (AOR = 9.8, 95% CI: 6.95–17.7), and having no training (AOR = 3.9, 95% CI: 1.73–8.92) were found to be predictors for poor essential newborn care practices. Conclusion Essential newborn care practice among healthcare providers at South Gondar health institutions was found to be low. Being diploma educational status, presence of workload, unavailability of drugs and vaccines, and having no training were found to be independent predictors for poor practice of essential newborn care. Hence, periodic evaluation and strategies are needed for those predictor variables to address the gaps.

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