Abstract
ObjectiveTo assess impact of kangaroo care (KC) on parental anxiety levels, breastfeeding rates and readiness at discharge. MethodsObservational, prospective, pre-post interventional study. State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) surveys pre-post successful KC sessions and parental readiness survey were administered to eligible parents of preterm infants as well as breastfeeding data was collected. ResultsThe mean change in pre- and post-KC STAI scores was significantly different for state anxiety (12.0 ± 10.9, p < 0.0001) and trait anxiety (5.8 ± 6.6, p < 0.0001) and correlated with parental age and income, but not sex, marital status, education or employment. 91% of parents performing KC vs 66% of parents NOT performing KC reported being very or extremely confident in caring for their infant at discharge. 81% of mothers initiated breastfeeding in NICU with 76% continuing at discharge. ConclusionsKC is associated with a lower parental anxiety level, greater confidence in parenting skills and higher breastfeeding rates.
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