Kangaroo Mother Care in South Africa: Comparing On-Site and Off-Site Training
Author Information
Author(s): Anne-Marie Bergh, Elise van Rooyen, Robert C. Pattinson
Primary Institution: MRC Research Unit for Maternal and Infant Health Care Strategies
Hypothesis
Does the location of educational facilitation (on-site vs off-site) affect the implementation of kangaroo mother care in hospitals?
Conclusion
The location of facilitation did not significantly impact the ability of hospitals to implement kangaroo mother care.
Supporting Evidence
- Thirty-one out of 36 hospitals reached evidence of practice after six to eight months.
- The median score for on-site facilitation was 16.52, while for off-site it was 14.76.
- Both facilitation methods involved a multi-professional team approach.
Takeaway
This study looked at two ways to teach hospitals how to care for babies using kangaroo mother care, and found that it didn't matter where the training happened.
Methodology
A randomized trial comparing on-site and off-site facilitation in 36 hospitals, evaluated six to eight months after training.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the voluntary nature of hospital participation and reliance on self-reported implementation.
Limitations
The study was limited to hospitals in two provinces and may not be generalizable to other settings.
Participant Demographics
Hospitals in Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces, with varying annual birth rates.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.633
Statistical Significance
p = 0.633
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