Impact of Kangaroo Mother Care on Neonatal Mortality in Preterm and Low-Birth-Weight Infants: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Prof. Arul Vendhan Samuel and Ms. Rupali Sewarik
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Prof. Arul Vendhan Samuel: Glocal College of Nursing and Research Centre, Sharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Ms. Rupali Sewarik: Glocal College of Nursing and Research Centre, Sharanpur, Uttar Pradesh

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2025, vol. 10, issue 9, 190-195

Abstract: Background: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is an evidence-based intervention for preterm and low-birth-weight infants. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the impact of KMC on neonatal mortality. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, and WHO ICTRP for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing KMC versus conventional care. Data extraction and risk of bias (RoB-2) assessments were performed. Random-effects meta-analysis estimated risk ratios (RRs). Subgroup analyses and GRADE assessment were conducted. Results: Five RCTs (n≈11,000) were included. KMC reduced neonatal mortality compared to conventional care (RR 0.74, 95% CI 0.64–0.85, p

Date: 2025
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