An Exploration of the Knowledge of Healthcare Workers on Kangaroo Mother Care for Low-Birthweight Babies in a neonatal intensive care unit in Uganda
Document Type
Article
Department
School of Nursing and Midwifery, East Africa
Abstract
Background: Evidence shows that Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) can prevent up to half of all deaths in low-birthweight (LBW) babies compared with incubator care but implementation in Uganda is still poor.
Objectives: To explore the healthcare workers' knowledge on KMC in caring for low-birthweight babies.
Study site: A large Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Uganda.
Study participants: All staff working in NICU.
Design: A quantitative approach was used.
Results: Only 12% of the participants could define KMC and 21% thought it would cause asphyxia with most saying it was too time consuming.
Conclusion and recommendations: Further education is needed for NICU Staff
Publication (Name of Journal)
The Practising Midwife
Recommended Citation
Kirikumwino, A.,
Namawanda, M.,
Edwards, G.
(2020). An Exploration of the Knowledge of Healthcare Workers on Kangaroo Mother Care for Low-Birthweight Babies in a neonatal intensive care unit in Uganda. The Practising Midwife, 23(2), 26-30.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_fhs_sonam/284
