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Factors Affecting Neonatal Sepsis Prevalence in Babies Receiving Care at the Kampala International Teaching Hospital in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda
Author: Kushaba Ezrah
Publisher: IAA Journal of Scientific Research
Published: 2023
Section: Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry
Abstract
The study aimed to identify factors contributing to neonatal sepsis among neonates
attending KIU-TH in Bushenyi district, Uganda. A cross-sectional and quantitative study was
conducted, interviewing 80 mothers/caretakers of neonates. The majority (71%) were aged
12-35 years, while 28% were aged 36-50 years. Only 10.3% of mothers reported receiving
antibiotics before delivery, with 89.7% not receiving them. All those who received antibiotics
received them within less than four hours. Additionally, 24.4% of babies' cords were cut using
unsterile scissors, while 27% used sterile scissors. Only 5.1% had invasive procedures before
sepsis. The study suggests that mothers should be educated on the dangers of using unsterile
scissors and washing hands before holding or feeding their neonates to reduce the risk of
infection. Unwashed hands can harbor germs responsible for neonatal infections, making it
crucial to wash hands before handling or feeding the neonates