Factors influencing fathers’ involvement in the care of hospitalized preterm newborns in Balaka, Malawi

Abstract Background Malawi has one of the highest incidences of premature birth, with twice the mortality compared to full-term. Excluding fathers from preterm newborn care has negative consequences, including father feeling powerless, missed bonding opportunities with the newborn, additional strain...

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Main Authors: Patani Mhango, Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04253-1