Twenty-year Follow-up of Kangaroo Mother Care Versus Traditional Care

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Nathalie Charpak

Réjean Tessier · Université Laval

Juan Gabriel Ruíz · Hospital Universitario San Ignacio

José Tiberio Hernández · Universidad de Los Andes

Luís Felipe Uriza · Hospital Universitario San Ignacio

Julieta Villegas

Line Nadeau · Université Laval

Catherine Mercier

Abstract

This study indicates that KMC had significant, long-lasting social and behavioral protective effects 20 years after the intervention. Coverage with this efficient and scientifically based health care intervention should be extended to the 18 million infants born each year who are candidates for the method.

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Infant Development and Preterm Care Family and Disability Support Research Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

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Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 139, Issue 1

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-2063

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 35.72

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Twenty-year Follow-up of Kangaroo Mother Care Versus Traditional Care

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