Good short-term outcomes of kangaroo mother care in infants with a low birth weight in a rural South African hospital

Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the outcome of kangaroo mother care (KMC) in low birth weight infants at a community hospital. Methods: This descriptive study included 87 mothers and their low birth weight infants who were in a stable condition and eligible for KMC at Dr JS Moroka...

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Main Authors: A.N. Rodriguez, M. Nel, H. Dippenaar, E.A.M. Prinsloo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2007-06-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/627
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