Use of chlorhexidine digluconate 7.1% gel for umbilical cord care in selected regions in Northern Ghana: qualitative perspectives of key stakeholders

Use of chlorhexidine digluconate 7.1% gel for umbilical cord care in selected regions in Northern Ghana: qualitative perspectives of key stakeholders

Abstract Background The Government of Ghana in 2017 included chlorhexidine (CHX) digluconate 7.1% gel in the essential medicines list to replace methylated spirit for umbilical cord care. However, there are limited studies around the use of the CHX gel. This paper explores the perspectives of stakeh...

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Main Authors: Demi Priscilla Letsa Duah, Andrews Adjekwei Adjieteh, Selase Adjei, Kamil Fuseini, Akua Danquah Obeng-Dwamena, Joseph Addo-Yobo, Augustine Ankomah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Chlorhexidine
Umbilical Cord care
Northern Ghana
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-07060-3
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