Prevention of Neonatal Infections in Newborns Using Kangaroo Care Method: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Lêni Márcia Anchieta; V. D. Araújo; Letícia Toledo Rocha Sobreira; Henrique Nunes Neumann; Hyan Bacelete Tavares; Bruno César Araújo; Guilherme Lima; Roberta Maia de Castro Romanelli; Maria Cândida Ferrarez Bouzada

doi:10.1055/a-2687-0626

September 5, 2025American Journal of Perinatology

Prevention of Neonatal Infections in Newborns Using Kangaroo Care Method: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Kangaroo care significantly reduced the risk of neonatal infections within 28 days after birth.
Patients included 3,572 in the kangaroo care group and 3,322 in the control group, with a risk ratio of 0.71.
Statistical analysis utilized Review Manager software and R version 4.4.1 for risk ratios and confidence intervals.
Kangaroo care shows potential in decreasing neonatal sepsis rates, highlighting its role in enhancing newborn care.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis revealed kangaroo care significantly reduces neonatal infections, suggesting a safer approach for preterm infants.

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Anchieta et al. (2025) studied this question.

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