After neonatal care, what next? A qualitative study of mothers' post-discharge experiences after premature birth in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely every year worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Asia account for more than half of the global preterm deliveries. Prominent healthcare structural and socio-economic factors in SSA, for example poverty and weak health systems, amplify vulnerabilities for mothers and premature babies; often leading to poor outcomes. Post-discharge mortality rates are high, and readmission is common. For mothers of premature babies, the transition home from hospital is marked by challenges and uncertainties. This study explored the post-discharge experiences of mothers of premature babies with the aim of identifying their needs and suggests strategies to strengthen and support their discharge preparation to care for their premature bab

SUBMITTER: Maluni J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744954 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature