A cross-sectional study assessing knowledge and practices of postnatal mothers on essential newborn care

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess knowledge and practices of postnatal mothers on 
essential newborn care.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out within a community with 100 postnatal moms and 
their newborns. Approval was obtained from the institute's ethical committee. A birth registration at each 
sub-centre was consulted to compile a list of postnatal mothers who gave birth during the study period 
and registered using convenience sampling methods.