The Effect of Kangaroo Care on Parents' Perceived Parenting Self-Efficacy, Infant Attachment and Newborn Vital Signs

Launched by SAGLIK BILIMLERI UNIVERSITESI · Mar 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of kangaroo care, which is a special way for parents to hold their premature babies close to their skin, on both the babies and the parents. The researchers want to see if this practice helps improve the babies' vital signs, like heart rate and breathing, and also boosts parents' confidence in their parenting skills and strengthens their emotional bond with their baby.

To participate in the study, parents need to be Turkish citizens who speak Turkish and have a premature baby born between 28 to 37 weeks, currently in the neonatal intensive care unit. It's important that both parents can come to the hospital regularly to take part in the kangaroo care sessions. However, parents whose babies have serious health issues or certain medical devices will not be eligible. If you decide to join, you can expect to spend time holding your baby in a safe and supportive environment, while helping researchers learn more about the benefits of this nurturing practice.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Parents who volunteered to participate in the research
• • Parents who are Turkish citizens and speak Turkish
• • Preterm baby born between 28-37 weeks staying in the neonatal intensive care unit
• • The mother and father do not have any obstacles in taking care of the kangaroo.
• • Mothers and fathers who can come to the hospital regularly on the specified days will be included in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Not volunteering to participate in the research
• • Parent's inability to speak Turkish
• • Presence of a life-threatening major malformation or serious perinatal complication in the premature baby
• • Babies with umbilical catheters and central venous catheters will not be included in the study.