Community-based cluster randomized controlled trial: empowering households to identify and provide appropriate care for low-birthweight newborns in Nepal

• Main Authors: Stephen Hodgins (Author), Binamra Rajbhandari (Author), Deepak Joshi (Author), Bharat Ban (Author), Subarna Khatry (Author), Luke C. Mullany (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: BMC, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Most newborn deaths occur among those of low birthweight (LBWt), due to prematurity &/or impaired fetal growth. Simple practices can substantially mitigate this risk. In low-income country settings where many births occur at home, strategies are needed that empower mothers to...