Knowledge, practice and associated factors towards neonatal resuscitation among midwives working in delivery room of public health centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: Neonatal resuscitation is simple and life-saving intervention for birth asphyxia, a leading cause of neonatal mortality. Worldwide, four million neonate deaths happen annually, and birth asphyxia accounts for one million deaths. Increasing providers’ knowledge of neonatal resuscitation and improving its practice is critical for delivering quality care and for morbidity and mortality reduction.