Use of chlorhexidine digluconate 7.1% gel for umbilical cord care in selected regions in Northern Ghana: qualitative perspectives of key stakeholders
The CHX gel is yet to replace other cord care substances as the use of methylated spirit and traditional substances were still prevalent. Hence, a comprehensive strategy is needed to create awareness and educate providers, significant others, and the community about the gel and its efficacy if it is to replace methylated spirit as the cord care substance.
Authors
- Akua Danquah Obeng-Dwamena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8109-3522)
- Kamil Fuseini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2417-1926)
- Augustine Ankomah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9616-8291)
- Demi Priscilla Letsa Duah
- Andrews Adjekwei Adjieteh
- Selase Adjei
- Joseph Addo-Yobo
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Population Council (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2024-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-07060-3
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal skin health care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- United States Agency for International Development