Medhanit W/Senbet, Wondwosen Molla, Ruth Tilahun, Yabibal Gebeyehu, Meiraf Daniel Meshesha, Jarsso Tadesse Hirbu, Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Wagaye Alemu, Temesgen Muche, Aneleay Cherinet Eritero, Seid Shumye, Nebiyu Mengistu, Solomon Yimer, Derebe Madoro, Zerihun Figa, Dawit Getachew Assefa, Eden Daganchew Zeleke, Daniel Sisay, Aregahegn Wudneh, Moges Tadesse
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, perinatal mortality rate was 33 per 1000 pregnancies and 64.4% of this death was occurred within the first 7 days of neonatal life. Moreover, more than 2.1% of new born babies were died within their first seven days of life in Ethiopia. Majority of neonatal deaths are preventable by applying an effective and lifesaving interventions. However, little is known about newborn care practice at the community level. METHODS: A community-based cross-sectional study design was used...
March 2022: Current Medical Research and Opinion