Postnatal mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices about newborn care at Debre Tabor Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Every year, four million children die in their first four weeks of life around the world. And there are still four million babies being born every year. The majority of newborn deaths (99%) occur in low-and middle-income nations, with half of all deaths taking place at home. There has been no research yet. The goal of this study in the field of research was to assess postpartum mothers´ knowledge, attitudes, and practices of newborn care at Debre Tabor General Hospital, South Gondar Area, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, in 2019. METHODS: the investigation was done using an institution-based cross-sectional study design. A systematic random sampling procedure was used to pick study participants. SPSS version 20 was used to enter and evaluate the data. RESULT: a total of 186 postpartum mothers were questioned, with a 100% response rate. Eighty one point two percent have good knowledge, 87.6% have a positive attitude, and 89.8% have good newborn care practices, according to the survey. CONCLUSION: this study indicated that nearly half and above respondents had good knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practice of newborn care. The awareness and knowledge among mothers regarding newborn care need to enhance to achieve better targets in neonatal and under-five mortality and morbidity.