Table 1 Recruitment criteria
Data Tool | Relevant Topics | Patients Recruited From | Patient Parity |
|---|---|---|---|
CS1 | First bath; skincare and bathing practices at the hospital/clinic | 10 from Postnatal Ward A (normal vaginal delivery) 10 from Postnatal Ward B (post Cesarean delivery) | > 1 |
CS2 | Skincare and oil use at home | 10 from Postnatal Ward A (normal vaginal delivery) 10 from Postnatal Ward B (post Cesarean delivery) | > 1 |
CS3 | Preterm infant delivery experience; care in the neonatal unit (NNU); perceptions of emollient therapy and participation in a future clinical trial | Kangaroo Mother Care Ward (infants ≥ 1.5 kg) Transit B (preterm) Ward (infants < 1.5 kg) | *10 first-time mothers (parity = 1), 10 mothers with more than one child (parity > 1) |