Volume : 08, Issue : 09, September – 2021
Title:
44.KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF NURSES REGARDING KANGAROO MOTHER CARE
Authors :
Tahira Sakhawat, Nasreen Latif, Tahira Shaheen
Abstract :
Introduction: Kangaroo mother care is a convenient, time tested and economical technique to prevent a newborn from the fatal effects of hypothermia. Therefore, it is imperative to possess adequate knowledge and practice of Kangaroo mother care in developing countries like Pakistan to combat the reversible causes of infant mortality. This study was conducted to find out knowledge and attitudes of nurses regarding kangaroo mother care. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Mayo Hospital Lahore during the period from January 2019 to April 2019. 100 nurses working in pediatrics, neonatal ICUs, Obstetrics and Gynecology wards were approached using a self-structured and validated questionnaire. Results: 100% response rate was observed. 92.0% of the respondents had knowledge about kangaroo mother care. 53% of the nurses thought that this method is only used for neonates with low birth weight (<2500grams) (p= 0.023). Conclusions: It was found that the level of knowledge and attitude among nurses regarding kangaroo mother care was satisfactory. Since the proximity with the mothers and the family the nurses ought to possess firm grasp over benefits of KMC to respond to all their concerns and expectations. We recommend devising proper guideline and establishing Kangaroo Mother Care units in all health facilities.
Keywords: nurses; kangaroo mother care; low birth weight
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Tahira Sakhawat.et al, Knowledge And Attitude Of Nurses Regarding Kangaroo Mother Care., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2021; 08(9).
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