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.