Uchenna Ekwochi|Ikenna Kingsley Ndu|Chidiebere D. I. Osuorah|Ogechukwu F Amadi|Ifeyinwa Okeke|Ejike Obuoha|Kenechi S. Onah|Ikenna Nwokoye|Odutola Israel Odetunde|Nnenne I. Obumneme-Anyim
Knowledge of danger signs in newborns and health seeking practices of mothers and care givers in Enugu state, South-East Nigeria
Enugu State University of Science and Technology|Enugu State University of Science and Technology|MRC Unit the Gambia|Medical Research Council|Enugu State University of Science and Technology|Enugu State University of Science and Technology|Enugu State University of Science and Technology|Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital|Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki|University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital|University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
according unicef 40 under5 deaths occur within first month life half within first days life many deaths related late recognition neonatal illness delays decision seek care household level subsequent late intervention healthcare facilities knowledge mothers danger signs newborn imperative reduce delays preventable deathsthis study aimed assess perception mothers andor care givers danger signs newborns knowledge recognized danger secondary aim explore sociodemographic factors mothers influence knowledge recognized danger signs health seeking behaviors mothers andor caregiversthis community based descriptive analytical study used multistage sampling technique select 376 mothers andor caregivers four communities 4 17 local government areas lga enugu state logistic regression chisquare used testing associations variablesknowledge three nine recognized danger sign poor 00303 majority mothers knowledge one ie fever recognized danger sign 952 knowledge signs significantly associated maternal sociodemographic variables considered study healthcare seeking behaviour significantly determined knowledge least one recognized danger sign 46 ci 11187 p 0032 cough diarrhea excessive crying perceived experienced nonwho recognized dangers signs among respondentsthere urgent need strengthen teaching training expectant mothers across maternal sociodemographic variables danger signs appropriate measures take occur