Determinants of Kangaroo Mother Care among low-birth-weight infants in low resource settings.
Kangaroo Mother Care involves direct contact between a baby's bare skin and a caregiver, typically the mother. It has many benefits for both baby and caregiver and is often used to regulate body temperature, promote breastfeeding, enhance growth, and bonding. This study aims to explore factors...
Main Authors: | Temitayo Victor Lawal, Damilola Israel Lawal, Oluwafemi John Adeleye |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2023-01-01
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Series: | PLOS Global Public Health |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002015 |
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