“It brought hope and peace in my heart:” Caregivers perceptions on kangaroo mother care services in Malawi

“It brought hope and peace in my heart:” Caregivers perceptions on kangaroo mother care services in Malawi

Abstract Background Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is an effective intervention for preterm and low birth weight infants. Effective implementation of KMC relies on a multidisciplinary team centering on the newborn’s caregiver, who delivers care with support from health care workers. This study explored...

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Main Authors: Alinane Linda Nyondo-Mipando, Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella, Sangwani Salimu, Brandina Chiwaya, Felix Chikoti, Lusungu Chirambo, Ephrida Mwaungulu, Mwai Banda, Laura Newberry, Jenala Njirammadzi, Tamanda Hiwa, Marianne Vidler, Queen Dube, Elizabeth Molyneux, Joseph Mfutso-Bengo, David M. Goldfarb, Kondwani Kawaza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Kangaroo Mother Care
Caregivers
Preterm Births
Gendered Roles
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02443-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02443-9

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