Home Delivery and Newborn Care Practices in Western Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Adelaja Lamina Mustafa
Primary Institution: Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital
Hypothesis
What are the home delivery and newborn care practices among women in a suburban area of Western Nigeria?
Conclusion
High-risk home delivery and newborn care practices are common in the semi-urban population.
Supporting Evidence
- 66.7% of home deliveries were planned.
- Only 13.4% of deliveries had a skilled birth attendant present.
- 98.2% of newborns were bathed soon after birth.
- 65.3% of mothers initiated breastfeeding within one hour.
Takeaway
Many mothers in Western Nigeria give birth at home, and they often don't have skilled help or clean conditions, which can be risky for both them and their babies.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey using a semistructured questionnaire administered to mothers who delivered at home.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the interviewers being perceived as part of the health service team.
Limitations
Selection and information biases may affect the results, as mothers who did not attend immunization clinics were not included.
Participant Demographics
Mothers of infants brought for immunization, median age 26 years, mostly Christians, with varying levels of education.
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