Care of premature newborns: woolen caps in addition to the Kangaroo Mother care method
The weeks after birth are critical for the health of mothers and premature newborns; the highest rate of infant mortality is usually reported in this period due to neonatal hypothermia associated with morbidity and mortality. Earlier studies have shown the reduction of neonatal hypothermia through the use of simple woolen caps during Kangaroo Mother Care.
- Research country: Uganda, Mozambique, Ethiopia
- Ongoing research name: Is a woolen cap effective in maintaining normothermia in preterm infants during kangaroo care?
- Contacts: Trevisanuto D., Cavicchiolo M., Putoto G., Del Frate G., Devivo E., Urso E., Varano S., Segafredo G., Wingi, Lanzoni P.
- Topic: Maternal and child health
- Donations: -
- Partners: University of Padova, Chiesi Foundation
The weeks after birth are critical for the health of mothers and premature newborns; the highest rate of infant mortality is usually reported in this period due to neonatal hypothermia associated with morbidity and mortality. Earlier studies have shown the reduction of neonatal hypothermia through the use of simple woolen caps during Kangaroo Mother Care. The study’s results will help us understand the actual effectiveness of the use of these caps, well suited to countries with limited resources.
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