Knowledge and skills of newborn resuscitation among health care professionals in East Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Gedefaye Nibret MihretieTewachew Muche LiyehAlemu Degu AyeleBekalu Getnet KassaHabtamu Gebrehana BelayTigabu Munye AytenewDagne Addisu SewuyeBinyam Minuye BirhaneAgenesh Dereje MiskBekalu Kassie AlemuPublished in: PloS one (2024)
The knowledge and skills of healthcare providers on newborn resuscitation in East Africa were not adequate. Newborn resuscitation training and the availability of resuscitation guidelines were determinant factors of knowledge, whereas work experience, knowledge, and the availability of newborn resuscitation equipment and training were associated with the skills of healthcare providers in newborn resuscitation. Newborn resuscitation training, resuscitation guidelines and equipment availability, and work experience are recommended to improve healthcare providers' knowledge and skills.