Barriers for kangaroo mother care (KMC) acceptance, and practices in southern Ethiopia: a model for scaling up uptake and adherence using qualitative study

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Selamawit Mengesha Bilal · Hawassa University

Henok Tadele · Hawassa University

Teshome Abuka Abebo · Hawassa University

Birkneh Tilahun Tadesse · Hawassa University

Mekonnen Muleta

Fitsum W Gebriel · Hawassa University

Akalewold Alemayehu · Hawassa University

Abstract

Our study suggests a comprehensive approach with systematic interventions and support at maternal, family, community, facility and health care provider levels. We propose an implementation model that addresses this community to facility continuum.

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Infant Development and Preterm Care Global Maternal and Child Health Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

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Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 25-25

DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03409-6

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Barriers for kangaroo mother care (KMC) acceptance, and practices in southern Ethiopia: a model for scaling up uptake and adherence using qualitative study

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