Cranial molding on neonates in Ghana: mothers' perspective and their knowledge on potential harm to babies' brain.

Francis Tanam DjankpaMark B UlanjaEllen OlaKevin YarteyKorantema M TsegahEmmanuel OkaiLouisa Acheampong

Published in: Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (2021)

Majority of mothers/caregivers were actively engaged in cranial molding on neonates but remain ignorant about the potential harm this practice could have on their babies. Mothers/caregivers therefore need to be educated about the potential harm posed by traditional cranial molding on neonates.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
low birth weight
primary care
human health
gestational age