Knowledge Regarding Kangaroo Mother Care among Nurses in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is an evidence-based intervention proven to reduce neonatal mortality by 36% and improve maternal-infant bonding. However, implementation remains inconsistent in low-resource settings like Palestine due to systemic barriers.

Objective

This study assessed KMC knowledge levels among neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses in Palestinian governmental hospitals and identified predictors of knowledge.

Methods

A cross-sectional study surveyed 190 NICU nurses using a validated 20-item questionnaire (CVI = 0.92; α = 0.84). Demographic variables included age, gender, education, work experience, and prior KMC training. Knowledge levels were categorized using Bloom's taxonomy (low: < 60%, moderate: 60-79%, high: ≥ 80%). Data were analyz

SUBMITTER: Ayed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035201 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature