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Exploring Midwives’ Challenges And Strategies To Provide Care In Maternity Settings During The Harsh Winter Weather In The Northern Areas Of Pakistan: A Qualitative Study, Sana Sultan
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Background: Midwives play a vital role in enhancing the quality of care and achieving substantial reductions in maternal and newborn mortality rates. However, in Gilgit Baltistan, the harsh winter weather and frequent heavy snowfall present distinct challenges for midwives providing essential maternal care. These challenges can lead to an increased risk of maternal infections and newborn hypothermia. Consequently, the limited accessibility to healthcare facilities due to frequent harsh winter weather and the resulting scarcity of resources like heating, electricity, and water exacerbate the situation.
Objective: The study aims to explore the challenges and barriers midwives face in maternity settings and …
Exploring The Experiences Of Mothers Who Attended The Kangaroo Mother Care Facility In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Swat, Pakistan: A Descriptive Qualitative Study, Muhammad Nasir
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Background: Globally, four million neonates die yearly, and the substantial reasons for the deaths are low birth weight and being preterm. The neonate mortality rate was 18 per thousand live births in the year 2021, which means that approximately 7000 deaths occur worldwide daily. Pakistan is among the top ten countries with many preterm births.
Purpose: To explore the mother’s experiences with KMC, and the motive is that it will reduce the neonate's mortality rate by preventing preterm babies from hypothermia.
Method: A qualitative descriptive study design was used to explore the mothers’ experiences who attended the KMC facility. The …