Caregivers' Perceptions and Experiences of ‘Kangaroo Care’ in a Developing Country-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Caregivers' Perceptions and Experiences of ‘Kangaroo Care’ in a Developing Country

Published:2002-07 Issue:3 Volume:32 Page:131-133
ISSN:0049-4755
Container-title:Tropical Doctor
language:en
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Author:

Kambarami R A¹,Mutambirwa J²,Maramba P P P²

Affiliation:

1. Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, Medical School, University of Zimbabwe, Box A 178 Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe

2. Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, University of Zimbabwe, Box A 178 Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe

Abstract

The widespread use of ‘kangaroo care’ is yet to be realized despite strong evidence to suggest that this method of preterm care is safe, effective and affordable. We need to understand users' perception of this method of care. We studied, through focus group discussions, caregivers' experiences and perceptions of this method in a tertiary level hospital of a developing country. We conclude that, in this hospital, caregivers preferred kangaroo care to conventional methods. Communities' awareness of this method of care and its advantages must be improved.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Infectious Diseases,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/004947550203200303

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