Perceptions, beliefs, and current practices regarding neonatal skin care and emollient use in eastern Uganda: a qualitative study

Perceptions, beliefs, and current practices regarding neonatal skin care and emollient use in eastern Uganda: a qualitative study

Abstract Background The skin is a major route of infection in the neonatal period, especially in low birthweight (LBW) infants. Appropriate and safe neonatal skin care practices are required to reduce this risk. The perceptions and beliefs of mothers and other caregivers towards various neonatal ski...

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Main Authors: Daniel Wenani, Kathy Burgoine, Sarah LA Williams, Milton Musaba, Tewodros Gebremichael, Andrew Clarke, Keona JH Blanks, Ritah Nantale, Jascenti Nawanga, Sarah Kiguli, Mike English, Peter Waiswa, Gary L Darmstadt, Joseph KB Matovu, David Mukunya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Neonatal
Neonate
Skincare
Massage
Emollient
Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04040-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04040-y

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