Kahabi Ganka Isangula, Megan E Kassick, Allan Kaijunga Kairuki, Robson Amunga Meda, Erica Thomas, Akwila Temu, Georgina Msemo, Mary Azayo, Brett D Nelson
OBJECTIVES: Worldwide, there has been renewed emphasis on reducing neonatal mortality in low-resource countries. The Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) programme has been shown to reduce newborn deaths. The aim of this study is to present provider-level perceptions and experiences of the HBB programme implemented at-scale in Tanzania and identify key lessons learned for scalability in similar and other settings. METHODS: Focus group discussions with HBB-trained providers were conducted using a prospective longitudinal study design between October 2013 and May 2015...
February 2018: Paediatrics and International Child Health