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Having favourable attitude (AOR=2.05, 95%\u2009CI: 1.25 to 3.34), having a history of NNJ in previous children (AOR=7.51, 95%\u2009CI: 3.12 to 18.05), having a history of NNJ in the current child (AOR=1.97, 95%\u2009CI: 1.19 to 3.27), antenatal care (ANC) follow-up (AOR=3.85, 95%\u2009CI: 1.24 to 14.55) and resided in the urban area (AOR=2.63, 95%\u2009CI: 1.32 to 5.25) were factors significantly associated with mother\u2019s knowledge on NNJ.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study showed that mothers' knowledge on NNJ was low. The attitude of mothers on NNJ, previous and current child history of NNJ, ANC follow-up and residence were variables that had a significant association with mother\u2019s knowledge on NNJ. 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