Factors affecting the catch-up growth of preterm infants after discharge in China: a multicenter study based on the health belief model

Factors affecting the catch-up growth of preterm infants after discharge in China: a multicenter study based on the health belief model

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to analyze the growth status and to identify the risk factors that influence the catch-up growth of preterm infants after discharge and to provide evidence for feeding strategies and the need for further research. Methods A descriptive correlational...

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Main Authors: Xiaomei Liu, Biru Luo, Wentao Peng, Fei Xiong, Fan Yang, Jinhui Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Catch-up growth
Preterm infants
Discharged
Factors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-019-0674-2

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