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A Modified Sonographic Algorithm for Image Acquisition in Life-Threatening Emergencies in the Critically Ill Newborn
Published on: April 7, 2023
Newborn care in rural Uttar Pradesh
A H Baqui1, E K Williams, G L Darmstadt
1Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of International Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. abaqui@jhsph.edu
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|April 3, 2007
Summary
Improving antenatal care and skilled delivery attendance in rural Uttar Pradesh is linked to better newborn cord care and early breastfeeding. Counseling during pregnancy also positively influences these essential newborn care practices.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Neonatal Care
Background:
- Newborn care practices are critical for infant survival.
- Understanding factors influencing these practices in rural settings is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe newborn care practices (cord care, thermal care, breastfeeding) in rural Uttar Pradesh.
- To identify associated socio-demographic, antenatal, and delivery care factors.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey of 13,167 women with a livebirth in rural Uttar Pradesh.
- Logistic regression analysis to determine associations between care practices and influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Antenatal care and skilled delivery attendance were associated with clean cord care and early breastfeeding.
- Antenatal home visits were linked to clean cord care; counseling was associated with respective practices.
- Thermal care showed no significant association with antenatal care or skilled attendance.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based newborn care practices can be promoted via enhanced existing health services.
- Strengthening antenatal care, counseling, and skilled delivery attendance is key.
- Interventions should focus on improving coverage of these essential services.
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