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With antimicrobial resistance challenging effective treatment of neonatal sepsis, it is increasingly urgent to improve infection prevention and control (IPC) in LMIC neonatal units (NNU) and reduce transmission of infections. One pathway to improvement which merits further exploration is the collaboration with families to build an IPC intervention.<\/jats:p>\n<jats:p>Families are constantly present on neonatal units, and much of the hands-on care for their newborns is given by them. For IPC to be effective, families must adhere to IPC standards within the NNU, but furthermore, any IPC intervention implemented must be feasible and acceptable for families as well as the hospital staff as this will increase uptake and effectiveness of the intervention. 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