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Vol. 1, Issue 2 (2025)
Journal of Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences · Published December 2025
Effectiveness of Kangaroo Mother Care in Low Birth Weight Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized controlled trial evaluating KMC versus conventional care among 200 low birth weight neonates in Kathmandu. KMC group showed significantly better weight gain (p<0.001), shorter hospital stay (mean 8 vs 14 days, p<0.01), and lower infection rates (12% vs 28%, p<0.05).