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    • Birthweight measurement processes and perceived value: qualitative research in one EN-BIRTH study hospital in Tanzania. 

      Gladstone, ME; Salim, N; Ogillo, K; Shamba, D; Gore-Langton, GR; Day, LT; Blencowe, H; Lawn, JE; EN-BIRTH Study Group (2021-03-26)
      BACKGROUND: Globally an estimated 20.5 million liveborn babies are low birthweight (LBW) each year, weighing less than 2500 g. LBW babies have increased risk of mortality even beyond the neonatal period, with an ongoing ...
    • Immediate newborn care and breastfeeding: EN-BIRTH multi-country validation study. 

      Tahsina, T; Hossain, AT; Ruysen, H; Rahman, AE; Day, LT; Peven, K; Rahman, QS-U; Khan, J; Shabani, J; Kc, A (BioMed Central, 2021-03-26)
      BACKGROUND: Immediate newborn care (INC) practices, notably early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), are fundamental for newborn health. However, coverage tracking currently relies on household survey data in many settings. ...
    • Kangaroo mother care: EN-BIRTH multi-country validation study. 

      Salim, N; Shabani, J; Peven, K; Rahman, QS-U; Kc, A; Shamba, D; Ruysen, H; Rahman, AE; Kc, N; Mkopi, N (2021-03-26)
      BACKGROUND: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) reduces mortality among stable neonates ≤2000 g. Lack of data tracking coverage and quality of KMC in both surveys and routine information systems impedes scale-up. This paper evaluates ...
    • Uterotonics for prevention of postpartum haemorrhage: EN-BIRTH multi-country validation study. 

      Ruysen, H; Shabani, J; Hanson, C; Day, LT; Pembe, AB; Peven, K; Rahman, QS-U; Thakur, N; Shirima, K; Tahsina, T (BioMed Central, 2021-03-26)
      BACKGROUND: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of preventable maternal mortality worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends uterotonic administration for every woman after birth to prevent PPH. ...