Provision of Care to Preterm Infants at Resource Limited Health Facilities of Mopani District, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inadequate neonatal facilities in rural areas is one of the challenges affecting the management of preterm infants. In low income countries with limited resources, over 90% of preterm babies die within few days of life.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to describe the challenges encountered by midwives when providing care to preterm infants at resource limited health facilities in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

Methods

Qualitative research approach, using exploratory and descriptive design was used. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select twenty three midwives who had an experience of two or more years in maternity. Data was collected using unstructured individual interviews, which were voice recorded and transcribed and data analysed qu

SUBMITTER: Mahwasane T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7006596 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature