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Aklilu Abrham Roba
Aklilu Abrham Roba
Child Health Nursing, College of Health and Medical Sciences,
Ethiopia
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Kangaroo Mother Care by Postnatal Mothers who Gave Birth to Preterm and Low Birth Weight Babies in Public Hospitals, Eastern Ethiopia
Author(s): Aklilu Abrham Roba, Susan Binoy and Mahantesh A NaganuriAklilu Abrham Roba, Susan Binoy and Mahantesh A Naganuri
Introduction: Globally, babies born with low birth weight and preterm accounts for 25 million and 15 million respectively. The magnitude of preterm and low birth weight was 29.1% in Ethiopia by 2011. Around 70% neonatal deaths occur in low birth weight and preterm babies. Most studies demonstrated kangaroo mother care to be more effective than incubator care for these neonates but there are limited studies in Ethiopia. Therefore, the main aim of the study was to assess the acceptability, knowledge, attitude and practice of kangaroo mother care in public hospitals. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among postnatal mothers of preterm and low birth weight babies in Dilchora and Hiwot Fana Specialized hospital from October 1, 2015 to June 25, 2016. Data were collected by interviewing 349 mothers by a pretested questionna.. View More»