Neonatal care practices in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative data

Neonatal care practices in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative data

Abstract Background Recommended immediate newborn care practices include thermal care (immediate drying and wrapping, skin-to-skin contact after delivery, delayed bathing), hygienic cord care and early initiation of breastfeeding. This paper systematically reviews quantitative and qualitative data f...

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Main Authors: Margaret Bee, Anushree Shiroor, Zelee Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Subjects:
Newborn
Thermal care
Cord care
Breastfeeding
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41043-018-0141-5

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