Knowledge and practice of umbilical cord care among mothers attending Okelele Comprehensive Healthcare centre, Ilorin, Kwara state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9095 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractUmbilical cord care are actions taken to handle the umbilical cord after delivery to ensure it does not pose a health risk to the infant. Hence, this study was carried out to assess the level of knowledge and practice of umbilical cord care among mothers attending Okelele Comprehensive Healthcare Centre, Ilorin, Kwara State. A quantitative design was used; 94 questionnaires were administered and retrieved by the researcher. Data collected was analyzed with the use of the statistical package for the service solution version 29 and was presented using frequency. The findings from the research showed that 96.7% of majority of the mothers have good knowledge of cord care practice and many of them heard about the care of umbilical cord care from the hospital; they know good cord care practice plays a significant role in the health of infants and they also know the implications of bad cord care practice. The study recommended that health care workers should collaborate with community leaders and families to foster an environment where health education is shared and valued to bridge gaps between traditional practices and modern healthcare advice on umbilical cord care. Health care workers should also ensure adequate health education of the mothers on the implications of bad cord care practices during antenatal visits...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University