Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Essential newborn care practice and associated factors among Health professionals at rural Gedeo Zone, southern Ethiopia: Cross sectional study

Abstract
Background: The neonatal mortality accounts 43% of child death below 5 year in the globe, and 42% in Ethiopia. There is limited evidence regarding the new born care practice of health professionals in rural Gedeo zone of southern Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to assess the essential newborn care practice and associated factors among health professionals at rural Gedeo zone.