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A health facility-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2024. The study included 325 newborns and their mothers from 4 primary health facilities, and the participants were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. The newborn axillary body temperature was assessed using a calibrated standardized digital thermometer in the first 6 hours after delivery. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, digital thermometer, ambient air thermometer and documentary review guide. Descriptive statistics and a binary logistic regression model were used to analyze data, and a statistical significance was declared at <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005&lt;\u2005.05. The prevalence of newborn hypothermia in the study area was 44%. Low birth weight (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]\u2005=\u20054.4, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.47\u201313.3; <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005=\u2005.008), a lack of skin-to-skin contact (AOR\u2005=\u20052.4, 95% CI: 1.27\u20134.71; <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005=\u2005.007), and delayed initiation of breastfeeding (AOR\u2005=\u20054.2, 95% CI: 2.21\u20138.30; <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005&lt;\u2005.001), not wearing capes (AOR\u2005=\u20052.9, 95% CI: 1.50\u20135.69; <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005=\u2005.002), not wearing socks (AOR\u2005=\u20052.4, CI: 1.19\u20135.12; <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005=\u2005.014), and nighttime delivery (AOR\u2005=\u20052.2, CI: 1.07\u20134.64; <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\u2005=\u2005.032) were significantly associated with newborn hypothermia. 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