Kangaroo Mother Care in Vietnam: A National Survey of a Middle-Income Country

Autor: Francesco Cavallin, Daniele Trevisanuto, Tran Viet Tiep, Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diep, Vuong Thi Hao, Doan Thi Ngan, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Nguyen Thi Xuan Hoi, Luciano Moccia
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Children, Vol 9, Iss 11, p 1667 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2227-9067
DOI: 10.3390/children9111667
Popis: Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a low-cost intervention that is indicated to be a highly effective practice for which adoption and implementation are lacking. We investigated the current provision of KMC in Vietnam and explored differences among levels of healthcare facility. Methods: A survey form was sent to 187 hospitals in Vietnam, representing the three levels (central, provincial and district) of public hospital-based maternity services. Results: Overall response rate was 74% (138/187 hospitals). Routine KMC implementation was estimated in 49% of the hospitals. Where KMC was implemented or was being introduced, half of the hospitals had a written protocol and a KMC-dedicated room, and held educational courses on KMC. KMC was mainly performed by the mother. Skin-to-skin contact was mostly performed for
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