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Kangaroo Method Care: Benefits, Proponents and Barriers: A Narrative Review
Aslinda1,2, Masni3, Veni Hadju4
1Doctoral Program, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.
Iranian Journal of Public Health
|August 5, 2026
Summary
Kangaroo care significantly benefits low birth weight (LBW) babies and their mothers, improving growth and reducing mortality. Increasing its implementation requires addressing barriers like limited resources and awareness.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Public health
- Nursing interventions
Background:
- Low birth weight (LBW) is a primary driver of neonatal mortality.
- Kangaroo care, recommended by WHO, is a cost-effective intervention for LBW infants.
- Current implementation scope of kangaroo care remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the benefits and challenges of kangaroo care for LBW infants.
- To identify factors supporting and inhibiting kangaroo care practices.
- To propose strategies for increasing kangaroo care implementation coverage.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across major databases (Scopus, PubMed, etc.).
- Inclusion of articles published between 2014 and 2024.
- Analysis of benefits, supporting factors, and inhibiting factors of kangaroo care.
Main Results:
- Kangaroo care improves infant growth, physiological function, and breastfeeding rates.
- It reduces neonatal mortality and maternal stress.
- Supporting factors include governmental and community support, while barriers include infrastructure limitations and lack of awareness.
Conclusions:
- Kangaroo care offers substantial benefits for LBW infants and mothers.
- Addressing implementation barriers is crucial for optimizing its impact.
- Increased coverage of kangaroo care can significantly improve LBW infant outcomes.
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