E. F. Ugochukwu

Hand Washing and Other Hygienic Cord Care Practices among Mothers in Nnewi, Nigeria

C. U. Onubogu, E. F. Ugochukwu, F. A. Ifiora, U. O. Onwumere, K. N. Okeke & E. N. Umeadi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

Background:  Neonatal sepsis is a major contributor to the high burden of neonatal deaths in sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria. Hygienic cord care has the potential to reduce neonatal mortality from infections. Aim: We examined the rate of hand washing and other hygienic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2431232

Umbilical Cord Care Knowledge and Practice: What is the Status of National Chlorhexidine Gel Scale-Up in Nnewi Nigeria?

C. U. Onubogu, K. N. Okeke, E. F. Ugochukwu, C. E. Ezeudu, W. C. Igwe, E. O. Muokwugwo, E. S. Edokwe & N. V. Agu · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2022

Background: Use of chlorhexidine gel for cord care was scaled up in Nigeria to address the high burden of neonatal deaths from severe sepsis but there is scarcity of data on its uptake. Aim: A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the cord care practices of mothers in Nn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2022/v8i230237