2022
DOI: 10.1101/2022.09.14.22279053
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Kangaroo mother care for preterm or low birth weight infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract: ImportanceThe Cochrane review (2016) on kangaroo mother care (KMC) demonstrated a significant reduction in the risk of mortality in low birth weight (LBW) infants. New evidence from large multi-center randomized trials has been available since its publication.ObjectiveThe objective of the systematic review was to compare the effects of KMC vs. conventional care and early (i.e., within 24 hours of birth) vs. late initiation of KMC on critical outcomes such as neonatal mortality.MethodsEight electronic databases… Show more

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“…A second study looking at infants in hospital only and weighing 1–1.8 kg suggests a mortality reduction of 25% when kangaroo care is utilized, even when initial stabilization cannot be carried out 40 . These findings have been borne out in a meta‐analysis, which also points to a probable greater impact in LMICs 38 . Furthermore, where kangaroo care is commenced within 24 hours of birth (rather than delaying beyond this point), there is a reduction in nosocomial sepsis and hypothermia 38 …”
Section: Kangaroo Carementioning
confidence: 90%
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“…A second study looking at infants in hospital only and weighing 1–1.8 kg suggests a mortality reduction of 25% when kangaroo care is utilized, even when initial stabilization cannot be carried out 40 . These findings have been borne out in a meta‐analysis, which also points to a probable greater impact in LMICs 38 . Furthermore, where kangaroo care is commenced within 24 hours of birth (rather than delaying beyond this point), there is a reduction in nosocomial sepsis and hypothermia 38 …”
Section: Kangaroo Carementioning
confidence: 90%
“…37 There is a likely dosedependent effect with more kangaroo care conferring greater benefit. 38 The provision of kangaroo care for preterm or low birth weight infants is associated with a reduction in neonatal mortality for both infants being cared for at home and those being cared for in healthcare facilities. For infants weighing at least 1.5 kg at birth, kangaroo care reduces mortality by approximately 30%, regardless of whether the infant is being cared for at home or in a healthcare facility.…”
Section: The Evidencementioning
confidence: 99%
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