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Item Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Pattern in a Mission Hospital in Nigeria: A Facility-Based One Year Retrospective Study(Advanced Research Publications, 2021) Ike E. U.; Oliwatosin O. A.; Ndikom C. M.; Aluko J. O.Neonatal period is sensitive due to the physiological adaptations newborns make to adapt to extra uterine environment. High percentage of mortality during infancy occur during this period especially in developing countries. Nigeria neonatal mortality record is among the worst in the world. This study examined morbidity and mortality pattern of neonates admitted to Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) Catholic hospital, Okeofa Ibadan. This hospital-based retrospective study was carried out among admitted neonates at OLA Catholic hospital Oluyoro Ibadan, for a period of 1 year from May, 2017 to June 2018. Overall, 360 complete case notes were reviewed. A 5-sectioned structured checklist containing 39 items designed by the researchers was used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Among 360 neonatal case notes that were studied, 310 (86.1%) were admitted within the first and 7th day of life with the mean day of admission being 4 ± 5.5 days. 248 (68.9%) of the neonates had normal birth weight, 59 (16.4%) had low birth weight and 53 (14.7%) were macrosomic babies with the mean weight being 3 ± 0.6 kg. The two main causes of admission were neonatal sepsis 113 (31.4%) and birth asphyxia 94 (26.1%). A total of 248 (68.9%) neonates survived and were discharged home, 79 (21.9%) were discharged against medical advice, 25 (6.9%) were referred to a higher centre and 8 (2.2%) died. There is a significant association between neonates’ gender (P0.025), birth weight (P0.013) and neonatal outcome. Sepsis and birth asphyxia were the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Efforts should be intensified to improve the care provided to women and their newborns during labor and immediate postpartum period respectively.Item Mothers’ Perception of Growth Monitoring and Factors Influencing growth monitoring of Under-five children in Sagamu, Ogun State(The department of Health Promotion and Environamental Health Education, 2021) Oduyemi R.; Aluko J. O.; Ndikom, C. M.; Onasoga O. A.Growth monitoring is a measure of nutritional status of children especially those of under-five children. The perception of mothers of under-five could affect the growth monitoring of their children, hence understanding their perceptions is very important. This study was carried out to assess mothers' perception of growth monitoring and factors influencing growth of under-five children in Sagamu, Ogun state. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among mothers of under-five in Sagamu, Nigeria. A Multistage sampling method was used to select respondents for the study. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data collected was analysed and presented in frequency/percent tables. Ethical clearance for the study was obtained from UVUCH Ethical Review Committee. Out of 394 respondents, 246 (62.4%) were young mothers, 221 (56.1%) of their children were female. Also, 237 (60.2%) of the children were infants, 102 (25.9%) were toddlers, while 55 (14.0%) were pre- school children. Moreover, 343 (87.1%) respondents were Christians and the remaining Moslems. Furthermore, 77.2%) of the mothers strongly agreed that the growth of their children should be monitored, and 76.6% strongly agreed that mothers should be involved in growth Mother's Perception of Growth Monitoring and Factors Influencing Growth of under... 19 monitoring of their children. Their perception about growth monitoring was generally good. In addition, 248 (62.9%) of the mothers had adequate health knowledge on growth monitoring. The higher the knowledge of factors influencing child growth among mothers the better their perception towards growth monitoring. Therefore, mothers should be equipped with relevant health information to enhance healthy perception and attitudes.