Adenike Adebola O. Olaniyi
University College Hospital, NigeriaTitle: Exploring the Perception and Experience of Neonatal Resuscitation Among Community Health Extension Workers in Nigeria
Abstract
Each year, approximately 10 million babies do not breathe immediately at birth, of which about 6 million require basic neonatal resuscitation. Reviving the newborn infants pose a set of tasks, as a change from dependent placental gas exchange to spontaneous breathing of air may cause a physiological challenge to the newborn within few minutes to some hours after delivery. The main problem is in low-income settings, where the health system’s capacity to provide neonatal resuscitation is inadequate. Neonatal mortality is a worldwide problem and is identified as a priority focus of the World Health Organization.
The study aimed to assess basic knowledge and skills of neonatal resuscitation among community health extension workers in Nigeria.
Data was collected from the participants through a semi-structured questionnaire. Information on demographic characteristics, knowledge of newborn care, and knowledge and skill of neonatal resuscitation were gathered. Analysis of data was done using SPSS version 25 for window. The results were presented in tables. One hundred and ten participants were recruited; majority 56.4% were within the age range of 40-49 years. Majority 92.7% of them had no previous training in neonatal resuscitation.
There is a significant relationship between those without previous training and poor knowledge of resuscitation (p= 0.04). Majority 88.2% had a poor knowledge of neonatal resuscitation but had a good knowledge (94.5%) of newborn care, with a mean score of 2.13. There is a significant relationship between age and knowledge of newborn care. In conclusion, the knowledge of community health workers about neonatal resuscitation was poor as compared to expectations. It is recommended that training of community birth attendants on neonatal resuscitation is highly desirable.
Biography
Adenike Olaniyi (Ph.D. (Nursing); M.PH (Reproductive & Family Health); B.Sc. (Nursing); R.N; R.Pd.N; RM.). I had my Doctoral degree from the School of Nursing and Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. My General Nursing and post-basic midwifery education from the Oyo State School of Nursing, in 1993 and Oyo State School of Midwifery, Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1995. I had both my first degree in Nursing and postgraduate studies at the prestigious University of Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria in 2001 and 2014 respectively, before proceeding with my PhD Nursing. I am a lecturer and Head, School of Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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