P. I. Opara

Experiences of Fathers of Babies Admitted into a Neonatal Unit in a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

P. I. Opara & E. A. Alinnor · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Introduction: In time past mothers were regarded as sole caregivers of NICU babies, however the fathers’ role is now increasingly being recognized. Mothers are involved in providing care such as feeding, hygiene, and kangaroo mother care. Fathers are usually called on for medical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i130058

Prelacteal Feeding Practices of Mothers Attending Infant Welfare Clinic in a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

P. I. Opara & B. A. Alex-Hart · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2019

Background: Breastfeeding pattern established in the immediate neonatal period is a determinant of long term breastfeeding behaviour. Objectives: To determine prelacteal feeding practices of mothers attending the Infant Welfare Clinic of a tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt, Nige...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2019/v2i130096

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Neonatal Jaundice among Community Health Workers in Southern Nigeria

P. I. Opara, B. A. Alex-Hart & D. A. Dotimi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aim: The study aimed to assess the knowledge of community Health Workers (CHWs) on neonatal jaundice (NNJ), exploring their perceptions, knowledge and practices. Study Design: It was a cross sectional study of randomly selected CHWs who were attending a child health workshop in S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/13024