Evaluating the effectiveness of chlorhexidine digluconate 7.1% in comparison to alternative cord care practices in Kiambu County, Kenya: A cross-sectional study on neonatal outcomes

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends chlorhexidine (CHX) for cord care in regions with low hospital delivery rates and high neonatal mortality. Based on this, the Kenyan Ministry of Health (MOH) adopted these guidelines nationwide to improve child survival. However, Kiambu Co...

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Main Authors: James Maina Githinji, Angeline Chepchirchir, Prabhjot Kaur Juttla, Ruth Nduati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: African Field Epidemiology Network 2025-08-01
Series:Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health
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Online Access:https://afenet-journal.org/evaluating-effectiveness-of-chlorhexidine-digluconate-7-1-in-comparison-to-alternative-cord-care-practices-in-kiambu-county-kenya-a-cross-sectional-study-on-neonatal-outcomes/
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