Supportive factors and barriers to Kangaroo Mother care for Preemies: Insights from Bono Region, Ghana
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https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i4.887Keywords:
Kangaroo care, Supportive factors, Barriers, Preterm infantsAbstract
Background: The World Health Organization advocates for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) to improve preterm infants’ survival. However, Ghana faces challenges in KMC uptake, hindering progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 3. The study assessed the supportive factors and perceived barriers to KMC for preterm babies among mothers of neonates at selected hospitals in the Bono Region, Ghana
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design utilizing a quantitative approach. The study employed a simple random sampling technique to select the respondents. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire administered to 94 mothers of preterm infants admitted for kangaroo mother care. The analysis employed descriptive statistics with the help of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26.
Results: Respondents’ mean age was 27.88±5.57 years, and mean gestational age was 32.57±2.56 weeks. There was a generally positive perception of supportive factors for kangaroo mother care (KMC), with an overall mean score of 4.37, falling within the “Agree” range (3.5–4.49) on the decision rule scale. Sixty-three(66.7%) of the respondents agreed with all the supportive factors such as; family support, privacy, providing necessary supplies and free KMC admission. Perceived barriers to KMC were also significant, with a mean score “Agree” of 3.84. Eighty-six (90.9%) of the respondents agreed that barriers such as lack of family support, inadequate facilities and limited time, constraints KMC patronage.
Conclusion: The study highlights a consensus among respondents on supportive factors and barriers to KMC. Tailored interventions are needed to address these challenges, to help promote kangaroo care in Ghana.
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