Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care on Growth Parameters of Low Birth Weight Neonates
Journal Title: International Journal Of Research In Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the effect of Kangaroo Mother Care(KMC) on growth parameters of low birth weight(LBW) neonates. METHODS: Prospective follow-up cohort study was carried out at NICU of Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad from 1 October 2014 to 30 June 2016 and details of neonates were recorded on prestuctured proforma. RESULTS: Mean duration of KMC during the hospital stay was 9.3±4.6days(5.7±2.4 hours/day). Mean weight gain, increment of Head circumference(HC) and Length in neonates receiving KMC less than 12 hours were 18.4±4 gm /day, 0.68±0.04 cm/week and 0.96±0.09 cm/week, while mean weight gain, increment of HC and length in neonates receiving KMC more than 12 hours were 18.9±3.6gm/day, 0.7±0.02cm/week, 0.99±0.04cm/week. Better weight gain (p0.036), increment in head circumference(p0.016) and length(p0.021)was noted with increase duration (more than 12 hours) of KMC. Weight gain, increment in head circumference are better in Preterm small for gestational age(SGA) (p value 0.005 and 0.01 respectively) as compare to Preterm Appropriate for gestational age(AGA), But no difference in increment in length noted in Preterm SGA(p 0.17) than Preterm AGA. At 6 month follow up Weight gain, increment in head circumference and increment in length is better in neonate receiving KMC at home as compare to not received KMC at home (p 0.009, 0.002 and 0.004 respectively). CONCLUSION: Duration of KMC is the single most common determinant in intensifying the growth of LBW neonates. Better growth parameters are observed in extremely low birth weight(ELBW), very low birth weight(VLBW) & SGA neonates.
Authors and Affiliations
K. M. Mehariya, Bela Shah, Arif Sabirhussain Vohra
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP439150
- DOI -
- Views 120
- Downloads 0
Correlation of Neck shaft angle of femur with Age: A Radiographic study
BACKGROUND: The knowledge of the angle of inclination is a valuable aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the fractures of upper end of femur. Neck-shaft angle is defined as the angle formed by the neck axis and long axi...
Assessment of Socio-Demographic Profile among the Victims of Firearm Injuries, at sms Hospital, Jaipur During the Year 2014-2015
BACKGROUND: Firearm injury is a global problem and causes considerable problems in a developing country like ours, where poverty and violence are common. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: To assess the load and analyze the cases of fi...
Comparison of Serum Zinc and Serum Copper in Hypothyroid Patients with Normal Subjects
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study is to shed light on the level of trace elements in hypothyroidism. The content of the trace elements (Zn, Cu) in the serum of patients was determined and compared to that of normal...
Complete title of the manuscript: Efficacy and Safety of Resveratrol as an Adjuvant Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: Result of a Randomized Active Controlled Clinical Study
BACKGROUND: No long term clinical efficacy and safety study of resveratrol as adjuvant therapy along with gold standard therapy has been conducted in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The aim of this study was to investig...
A study on menstrual practices among adolescent girls residing in urban slums of Visakhapatnam city of Andhra Pradesh State
BACKGROUND: What are the menstrual practices followed by adolescent residing in urban slums of Visakhapatnam city? Objectives: To study the socio-demographic profile of adolescent girls of urban slum and the mens...