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2 articles for “Kangaroo mother”
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Evaluate the Impact of a Structured Educational Program on Postnatal Mothers’ Understanding of Kangaroo Mother Care in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Background and Aims:Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is an innovative method for caring for low-birth-weight infants. The main goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching program in enhancing knowledge about KMC among postnatal mothers admitted at a tertiary care hospital. Material and Methods: Pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test designs were used and selected 80 postnatal mothers who met the inclusion criteria the experimental group received …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Effects of Kangaroo Mother Care on the Physiological, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Outcomes of Preterm Infants in Various Hospitals in Karnataka
Abstract: Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a technique that encourages skin-to-skin contact, offering various physiological, behavioral, and psychosocial benefits for preterm infants. The objective is to assess the impact of KMC on the physiological, behavioral, and psychosocial development of premature babies. Study Design: This was a quasi-experimental research investigation. Materials and Methods: A purposive sample of sixty premature infants and their mothers was drawn from neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–19 Read article