Referral systems for preterm, low birth weight, and sick newborns in Ethiopia: a qualitative assessment

• Main Authors: Alula M. Teklu (Author), James A. Litch (Author), Alemu Tesfahun (Author), Eskinder Wolka (Author), Berhe Dessalegn Tuamay (Author), Hagos Gidey (Author), Wondimye Ashenafi Cheru (Author), Kirsten Senturia (Author), Wendemaghen Gezahegn (Author), And the Every Preemie-SCALE Ethiopia Implementation Research Collaboration Group (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background A responsive and well-functioning newborn referral system is a cornerstone to the continuum of child health care; however, health system and client-related barriers negatively impact the referral system. Due to the complexity and multifaceted nature of newborn referral processes,...