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Effect of kangaroo father care during transport on physiological parameters, anxiety, and paternal bonding in preterm

Zeynep Büşra Zekey1, Raziye Celen2, Murat Konak3

  • 1Selcuk University, Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Konya, Turkey.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|July 14, 2026
PubMed

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Kangaroo father care during transport improved preterm infants' physiological stability and reduced fathers' anxiety. While it did not affect body temperature or bonding, it offers a safe, low-cost method for infant care.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Pediatrics
  • Maternal and child health

Background:

  • Preterm infants require specialized care during transport to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
  • Maternal and paternal involvement are crucial for infant well-being and development.
  • Transport can be a stressful experience for both preterm infants and their parents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of kangaroo father care (KFC) during transport on preterm infants' physiological parameters.
  • To assess the effect of KFC on fathers' anxiety levels during infant transport.
  • To examine the influence of KFC on the development of paternal bonding.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 40 preterm infants and their fathers was conducted.
  • Infants were assigned to either the intervention group (KFC during transport) or the control group (standard transport).
  • Physiological parameters, state anxiety, and father-infant bonding were measured before, during, and after transport.

Main Results:

  • Infants receiving KFC showed significant improvements in heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation compared to the control group.
  • Fathers in the KFC group reported significantly lower state anxiety levels.
  • No significant differences were observed in infant body temperature or father-infant bonding scores between the groups.

Conclusions:

  • Kangaroo father care during transport is a beneficial intervention for stabilizing preterm infants' physiological status.
  • KFC effectively reduces anxiety in fathers during the stressful transport period.
  • This non-invasive approach is a safe, cost-effective method to enhance infant care and parental well-being during neonatal transport.
Abstract

Keywords:
FatherInfantKangaroo careNursingTransport of patients

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