Kangaroo mother care (KMC)
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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