Practice of Kangaroo Mother Care Among Low-Birth-Weight Infants Discharged from Health Facilities and Its Outcome in Mekelle City, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.

Selamwit GideyDawit Seyoum GebremariamMarta Yemane HadushAmanuel BerheTedros Hailu AbayAraya Abrha Medhanyie Selemawit Asfaw BeyeneTadele Tesfean AbrahaYibrah Berhe Zelelow

Published in: International journal of general medicine (2023)

Early initiation and prolonged duration of kangaroo mother care were associated with increased exclusive breastfeeding practice and decreased incidence of malnutrition. Kangaroo mother care should be promoted at the community level.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
low birth weight
preterm infants
palliative care
primary care
mental health
preterm birth
risk factors
health information
social media
climate change
health promotion