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

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

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,...

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Main Authors: Alula M. Teklu, James A. Litch, Alemu Tesfahun, Eskinder Wolka, Berhe Dessalegn Tuamay, Hagos Gidey, Wondimye Ashenafi Cheru, Kirsten Senturia, Wendemaghen Gezahegn, And the Every Preemie–SCALE Ethiopia Implementation Research Collaboration Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Referral and consultation
Premature infant
Premature birth
Low birth weight
Newborn
Newborn health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02311-6

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