Mother and newborn skin to skin contact in East Africa: Prevalence and predictors (2019-2023).

Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) between newborns and mothers is crucial for reducing hypothermia complications and enhancing mother-baby bonding. This study aimed to examine the prevalence rates and risk factors for SSC in five East African countries. Data from the most recent Demographic and Health Surv...

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Main Authors: Alemneh Tadesse Kassie, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Astewil Moges Bazezew, Agnche Gebremichael, Daniel Asefa Gonete, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLOS Global Public Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0004816
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