Postnatal care and acceptability of emollient therapy in very low birthweight infants in Harare, Zimbabwe: a qualitative analysis

Abstract Background Preterm birth (birth before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy) is the leading cause of neonatal and child under-five mortality globally, both of which are highest regionally in sub-Saharan Africa. The skin barrier plays a critical role in neonatal health and increasing evidence sup...

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Main Authors: Alexa Hui, Gwendoline Chimhini, Margaret Saungweme, Dorah Kaisi, Elisabeth Munetsi, Hilda A. Mujuru, Gary L. Darmstadt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04661-x