September 10, 2025BMC PediatricsOpen Access

“More than medical care”: a qualitative study on family support systems in the neonatal intensive care unit in Ghana

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Families of preterm infants in Ghana's NICU face significant challenges and require diverse support systems.
Study participants identified three main themes: healthcare worker support, social support, and financial support.
In-depth interviews with sixteen parents highlighted the need for comprehensive policies to enhance family support.
Multidisciplinary approaches, integrating family and healthcare worker support, are vital for improving parental coping mechanisms.

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Qualitative study reveals key support systems, including healthcare worker and social support, for families in Ghana's NICU.

Boadu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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