Maternal knowledge and care-seeking behaviors for newborn jaundice in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria.

Maternal mortality in the new millennium: a facility-based retrospective analysis in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria

Pattern and Outcome of Newborn Emergencies in a Tertiary Center, Lagos, Nigeria

Background: Neonatal mortality had not changed significantly in the last decade in African countries particularly in Nigeria; however, under-five mortality had reduced significantly. Nigeria with a quarter of maternal and under-five mortality is among ten countries with the highest neonatal mortality. Previous studies had shown patterns of newborn morbidity and mortality; however, no study has ...

Current Practices Regarding Treatment of Neonatal Jaundice by Neonatal Care Practitioners in Nigeria

Background: Neonatal jaundice is a common medical condition encountered in the neonatal period in Nigerian hospitals. Its management is not homogenous among healthcare providers. Therefore, this study aimed at evaluating current practices related to the treatment of neonatal jaundice among doctors and nurses caring for neonates in Nigeria. Methods: Healthcare providers managing neonates in Nige...

Improving Maternal and Child Healthcare Programme Using Community-Participatory Interventions in Ebonyi State Nigeria

In Nigeria, the government is implementing the Free Maternal and Child Health Care Programme (FMCHCP). The policy is premised on the notion that financial barriers are one of the most important constraints to equitable access and use of skilled maternal and child healthcare. In Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria the FMCHCP is experiencing implementation challenges including: inadequate human re...

Appraisal of maternal knowledge of neonatal jaundice in Ilesa, Southwestern Nigeria: what implications for persistence of acute bilirubin encephalopathy in developing countries

The response of mothers to jaundice in their babies will depend on the knowledge of the mothers on the danger of the jaundice in their babies. Aim: The aim of the present study therefore, was to assess the knowledge of mothers on jaundice in their babies so as improve it. Methods: This is a crosssectional study of mothers and their newborn babies brought for routine immunization in one secondar...