Non-Uptake of Newborn Screening in Planned Homebirth Is Associated with Preventive Health Practices for Infants: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

Non-Uptake of Newborn Screening in Planned Homebirth Is Associated with Preventive Health Practices for Infants: A Retrospective Case-Control Study

Universal Newborn Screening (NBS) programs (for endocrine, immunologic and metabolic disorders) are effective in reducing child morbidity and mortality. Despite available health services, NBS is not carried out for some newborns. The contributing factors for this should be explored. In high-income s...

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Main Authors: Chen Stein-Zamir, Hanna Shoob, Sandra Katan, Gina Verbov, Shlomo Almashanu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:International Journal of Neonatal Screening
Subjects:
newborn screening
newborn
infant
planned homebirth
hospital birth
mother and child health clinic
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-515X/11/1/15
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