Improving SCBU Care for Preterm Babies

A retrospective chart review of preterm neonates born in one of the birthing SMRU unit between January 2008 and December 2017 and for whom a medical chart is available. In addition we propose to analyze the growth trajectory, the prevalence of anemia (Hct \< 33%) and the level of neurodevelopment achieved in the first year of life reported in the clinical charts of preterm neonates born \< 34+0 weeks of gestation.

Focus Group Discussion (FGD) of the medical staff working in the SCBU firstly on the benefits and difficulties in using existing guidelines for preterm care and secondly on the feasibility and acceptability of changes in the guidelines 3-6 months after their implementation.

Interviews of mothers who delivered preterm neonates (\< 37+0 weeks of gestation) to understand the challenges they faced while caring for their child.