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

• Main Authors: Alexa Hui (Author), Gwendoline Chimhini (Author), Margaret Saungweme (Author), Dorah Kaisi (Author), Elisabeth Munetsi (Author), Hilda A. Mujuru (Author), Gary L. Darmstadt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...