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Newborn Skin Care Practice and Its Associated Factors Among Postpartum Women in Debre Markos, Northwest Ethiopia, 2025.

Belete Fenta Kebede, Fekadu Baye Yitayew, Yalemtsehay Dagnaw Genie, Tsegaw Biyazin Tesfa, Aynalem Yetwale Hiwot, Esmelealem Mihretu Kassegn, Mihret Gulilat, Mekuanint Abebe, Burtukan Teshome, Tarikua Shiferaw and 1 more

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Belete Fenta KebedeDebre Markos University, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8283-9667
Fekadu Baye YitayewDebre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Yalemtsehay Dagnaw GenieDebre Markos University, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3764-3646
Tsegaw Biyazin TesfaJimma University, Ethiopia.
Aynalem Yetwale HiwotWoldiya University, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1950-9515
Esmelealem Mihretu KassegnDebre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Mihret GulilatDebre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Mekuanint AbebeDebre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Burtukan TeshomeDebre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Tarikua ShiferawDebre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Mekides YimerDebre Markos University, Ethiopia.

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Background: Maternal concern over infant skin problems is common in the early postnatal period. Although essential newborn care practices have been studied, evidence on newborn skin care practices among postpartum women in Ethiopia remains limited. This study aimed to assess newborn skin care practices and associated factors among postpartum women in Debre Markos, Northwest Ethiopia, in 2025. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at an institution from December 23, 2024, to June 30, 2025, among postpartum women attending newborn immunization services. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, entered into EpiData 4.4.2.1, and analyzed using Stata 17. Logistic regression was employed, with statistical significance set at Results: Approximately 44.88% (95% CI: 40.11-49.75) of postpartum women practiced inappropriate newborn skin care. Early newborn bathing (44.9%) and frequent bathing (34.6%) were the most common practices. Although maternal education, age, gravidity, and knowledge were associated in bi-variate analysis, none remained significant after adjustment. Conclusions: This study revealed that inappropriate newborn skin care practices were prevalent. Early and frequent newborn bathing was a common newborn skincare practice. Strengthened maternal education and further intervention studies are recommended.

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Debre MarkosDebre Markos Comprehensive and Referral Hospitalnewborn skincareNorthwest Ethiopiapostpartum womenskincare practice

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