Experiences of mothers in the context of a staffing intervention in select newborn units in Kenyan public hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal involvement, effective communication and adequate support are widely recognised as promoting respectful care and better maternal experience of small and sick neonate care. Nurses play a critical role in neonatal care, but staffing shortages and workplace stress significantly impact their ability to provide quality care. Few studies have examined the implications of staffing interventions for maternal care experiences in newborn units.

Methods

In this ethnographic study, we explored mothers' experiences following a staffing intervention (addition of 3 nurses and 3 ward assistants) across four newborn units in Kenyan County referral hospitals. Data were collected through nonparticipant observations and interviews with mothers. Across the four hospitals, we

SUBMITTER: Oluoch D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12590194 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature