Medical Beliefs and Practices Regarding Newborn Care and Care-Seeking Behaviour Among Postnatal Mothers: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Background: The first 28 days of life (the neonatal period) is a critical time when newborns are at high risk of infection, hypothermia, feeding difficulties, and other complications. The beliefs, traditions, and level of knowledge of mothers are the best determinants of newborn care practices and the timing of mothers...