Predictors of knowledge and practice of newborn care among post-natal mothers attending immunisation clinics in Southeast Nigeria

Evidence-based newborn care practice recommended by WHO reduces neonatal mortality and improves neonatal outcomes. This study assessed the knowledge, practice-associated factors and predictors of essential newborn care among post-natal mothers in two primary health care centres in Southeast Nigeria. A cross-sectional total population study. Two primary health care centres in two local government areas in Southeast Nigeria. Post-natal mothers who attended immunisation clinics. Quantitative data was collected over four weeks from 400 post-natal mothers. Chi-square test and logistic regression were carried out for associations and predictors, respectively. Analytical decisions were taken at p