Feasibility assessment of an ergonomic baby wrap for kangaroo mother care: A mixed methods study from Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kangaroo mother care, an evidence based practice and a national policy for management of low birth weight newborns in Nepal, is not widely practiced. This implementation research study aimed to explore the consumer preference and acceptability of the traditional and a new ergonomic wrap on the continuation of kangaroo mother care in the facility and community following discharge.

Methods

A mixed method feasibility study was done from May to October 2015. Ninety-six families of stable low birth weight newborns weighing 1800 to 2499 grams were counseled and taught to practice kangaroo mother care using both wraps. They were randomized into two groups of 48 with one group trying out the traditional wrap for the first six hours and the new wrap for the next six, and v

SUBMITTER: Thapa K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6237334 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature