Maternal social support and resilience in caring for preterm newborns at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): A qualitative study

Introduction: Mothers with preterm babies at the NICU are at a high risk of acquiring psychological distress as a result of unexpected and upsetting experiences. While there is a strong emphasis on the infant's health, the mother's well-being, particularly her mental health, is sometimes d...

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Main Authors: Sabina Eduku, Emma Annan, Mary Ani Amponsah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-07-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024107621