Table 1
Theme and sub-themes as challenges of providing care to preterm babies.
| Theme | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
| 1. Preterm condition and expected care | 1.1. Perceived causes of preterm complications and deaths 1.2. Preterm babies experience several difficulties which need specialised care 1.3. The need for constant individualised care and monitoring of preterm infants by midwives 1.4. Functional relevant equipment needed for care of preterm infants 1.5. A need for constant training for midwives regarding care of preterm infants 1.6. Importance for a proper structure to house preterm infants which will lead to quality care provision |