Front Public Health
May 2023
Background: Neonates are at a greater risk of infection, but data on the maternal knowledge and practice of infection prevention in neonates (IPNs) are scarce. This study aimed to assess sociodemographic characteristics and reproductive health factors associated with maternal knowledge and practice of IPNs in North Dayi District, Ghana.
Methods: This was a multicenter cross-sectional study conducted among 612 mothers.