Nurses' experiences in neonatal sepsis prevention and management: a qualitative cross-sectional study at selected hospitals in a metropolitan area.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonatal sepsis represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among infants in healthcare settings. This study explored nurses' experiences in preventing and managing neonatal sepsis in the Tamale metropolis.

Methods

An exploratory, descriptive qualitative cross-sectional study design was used, and data was collected using semi-structured interviews. The sample size was determined at the point of data saturation of fifteen participants. Thematic analysis was employed to identify codes, subthemes, and themes within the interview transcripts.

Results

Three major challenges nurses face in preventing and managing neonatal sepsis, including (1) the absence of a protocol for handling newborns upon admission, (2) an excessive workload that made it diff

SUBMITTER: Konlan KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11520650 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature