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{"title":"Developing a Coalition Against Bullying and the Bully Blocker","authors":"Susan G Williams","doi":"10.46889/jpar.2023.2203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889/jpar.2023.2203","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: School-based bullying in children and adolescents is a problem with one in five children and adolescents (20.2%) being bullied in the United States. Developing a collaboration of agencies has helped to provide awareness, intervention and training local school administrators, nurses, counselors, teachers, and parents. This paper will describe a Coalition Against Bullying and the Bully Blocker.\u0000\u0000Methods: Steps included: Formation of the coalition; finding a responsible leader organization; choosing a bullying prevention program; funding the program; training faculty, staff, teachers, and volunteers; implementation of program pilot testing, kick off with a bullying prevention walk and community education efforts.\u0000\u0000Intervention: Olweus Bullying Prevention Program\u0000\u0000Results: The first and second cohort of students bullying scores were very similar for the first two questions and were above the national average. These results are related to more awareness of bullying in the local schools an intervention with affected students.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: A specific bullying prevention program is outlined as well as the funding received for this program. A local organization for children and adolescents as well as the district attorney’s office who established the Bully Blocker has been key to the long-term success of this coalition which has been in existence since 2011.","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131690745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factor That Influences Parental Satisfaction with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Care Services","authors":"A. Jamie","doi":"10.46889/jpar.2023.2202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889/jpar.2023.2202","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Satisfaction is a belief and attitude regarding the level of services provided by a certain institution. Parental and patient satisfaction is a tool for evaluating the healthcare. Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) are a place where giving critical care that is both costly and efficient while utilizing a diverse team approach is required to get better results.\u0000\u0000Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional research with an institutional focus was carried out between October 10, 2022 and January 10, 2023. The sample frame was made up of the parent of a newborn whose newborn has finished receiving hospital care and treatment and is getting ready to be discharged. Purposive sampling techniques were employed to choose the 299 individuals for the sample. The association between the dependent and independent variables was evaluated using the IBM SPSS software program, version 20.0 (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp).\u0000\u0000Result: The satisfaction rate of the participants in this study was 57%. This study analyses showed that mothers were 4 times more satisfied than fathers (AOR = 4.11; 95%CI: 2.81-5.63; P = 0.013). The odds of parental satisfaction on neonatal services were 7 times higher among residents of rural than who are residents of urban (AOR = 6.94; 95%CI: 3.42-8.06; P = 0.092) and parents of a neonate with a normal birth weight of 1.14 (AOR = 1.14; 95%CI: 1.00-3.94; P = 0.110) times more satisfied than their matching part.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: In this study, slightly more than half (57%) of the parents expressed satisfaction with the infant’s care services. This finding suggests that parental satisfaction was usually poor as compared to earlier study. Parental gender, parental place of residence and neonatal birth weight were all linked variables. Therefore, medical professionals and hospital administrators should collaborate to enhance NICU services in order to provide high-quality care and satisfy parents.","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129177474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation: Predictors of Mortality and Outcomes","authors":"Rumman Assistant Professor","doi":"10.46889//jpar.2023.2201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889//jpar.2023.2201","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: A large number of neonates in neonatal intensive care require mechanical ventilation and they have high fatality rate. Early identification of complications and factors influencing the outcome is important to improve the survival of ventilated neonates.\u0000\u0000Aims: To determine the predictors of fatality in ventilated neonates.\u0000\u0000Settings and Design: This prospective cohort study was conducted among the ventilated neonates in the department of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), BSMMU. To identify factors affecting fatality clinical, biochemical and ventilator parameters were followed. The final outcome was recorded as “survivor” and “non-survivor” at discharged or death. Quantitative variables were compared by unpaired t-test; categorical variables were compared by chi-square test. To determine predictors of fatality, multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed.\u0000\u0000Results: A total 74 neonates were included, among them 23(31.1%) were survivors and 51(68.9%) were non-survivors. Mean gestational age (30.90 ± 5.20 weeks Vs 33.91 ± 2.52 weeks, p=0.010) and mean birth wt (1501 ± 623.38 g Vs 1873.04 ± 481.76 g, p=0.013) were significantly lower in non-survivor group. Shock (84.3% Vs 34.8%; p<0.001), Pulmonary hemorrhage (15.7% Vs 0.00%; p=0.044), Acute kidney injury (58.8% Vs 30.4%; p=0.024), hyperglycemia (56.9% Vs 21.7%; p=0.005), hyponatremia (41.2% Vs 17.4%; p=0.045) were significantly higher in non-survivor group. Mean initial arterial pH (7.20 ± 0.117 Vs 7.31 ± 0.065; p<0.001), highest PIP (16.51 ± 1.91 Vs 14.96 ± 1.33; p=0.001), highest FiO2 (0.93 ± 0.07 Vs 0.58 ± 0.083; p<0.001), mean age of initiation of ventilation (8.53 ± 6.49 Vs 5.70 ± 4.15; p=027) were also significantly higher in non-survivor group then survivor group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated the predictors of mortality were mean low birth weight (OR-0.997,95%CI0.995-1.00, p=0.00), AKI (OR-0.393,95% CI1.090-10.563, p=0.035), shock (OR-.507,95% CI 1.717-52.639,p=0.010), hyponatremia (OR-4.202, 95% CI 1.071-16.495, P=0.040), high FiO2 (OR-1.545, 95% CI 2.927-8.158, p=0.045) and high PIP (OR-2.122, 95% CI 1.273-3.537, p =0.004).\u0000\u0000Conclusion: The frequency of mortality in ventilated neonates was 68.9%. Low birth weight, shock, acute kidney injury, requirement of high PIP, high FiO2 and hyponatremia were associated with increased mortality.","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126725897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"New-born with Hypoglycaemia and their Neurodevelopmental Outcome: A Prospective Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh","authors":"M. Mannan","doi":"10.46889/jpar.2023.2103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889/jpar.2023.2103","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Brain mainly utilizes glucose to maintain its basic function as well as higher order executive functions. Among metabolic problem, hypoglycaemia in the most common in new-born nursery as well as Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Hypoglycaemia may adversely affect developing brain and cause neurological impairment.\u0000\u0000Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the neurodevelopmental outcome of new-borns with hypoglycaemia admitted in NICU.\u0000\u0000Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the department of Neonatology and Institute of Paediatric Neuro-disorder and Autism (IPNA), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbag, Dhaka from March 2020 to August 2021. The inclusion criteria were babies admitted in NICU with hypoglycaemia or developed hypoglycaemia. Consent was taken from the parents/guardians whose baby develop hypoglycaemia (blood glucose <2.6 mmol/L). Hypoglycaemia was detected by capillary blood glucose estimation by heel prick tests and confirmed by corresponding blood sugar (RBS). Hypoglycaemia was treated by ensuring feeding or glucose infusion as per standard departmental treatment protocol. New-borns were followed up at 6 and 12 months of age and their neurodevelopmental assessment was done by Bayley Scales of Infant and toddler Development III (BSID III). Data were analysed using the SPSS 22.0 version software.\u0000\u0000Result: Among 66 admitted hypoglycaemic neonates 62 babies neurodevelopmental assessment was done at 6 and 12 months by BSID III method. Among them 48.5% were males while 51.5 % were females, 24.24% were gestational age <34 weeks, 36.36% were between gestational age 34 – < 37 weeks and 39.39% were ≥37 weeks of gestation. 60 (90.9%) babies were inborn whereas 6 (9.1%) were out born. Among hypoglycaemic neonates, normal birth weight (≥2500 g) were 27.27%, low birth weight (1500 – <2500 g) were 39.39% and rest of the babies (33.33%) were < 1500 g. IDM was 42.4% and IUGR was 33.3%. Most patient developed hypoglycaemia within 24 hrs of age (48.55%), among them 13.6% were symptomatic and 46% required glucose infusion. At 1st follow up overall adverse outcome (composite score < 70 in BSID III) were 19.4% and at 2nd follow up overall adverse outcome were 12.9%. Hypoglycaemia with very low birth weight, hypothermia and symptomatic babies were significantly associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcome.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Among hypoglycaemic new-borns those were symptomatic, very low birth weight and hypothermic were more prone to develop adverse neurodevelopmental outcome.","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114605884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Auditory and Language Features in Children with 18q Deletion: From Diagnosis to Treatment","authors":"Valeria Caragli","doi":"10.46889/jpar.2023.2102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889/jpar.2023.2102","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: 18q deletion is a rare genetic condition which occurs approximately 1 in 40,000 live births. Site and size of mutation on DNA may be very different among patients. The aim of this study is to describe three cases of 18q, analyzing their auditory and language skills. A secondary aim is to compare our results with those reported in the literature in order to propose a standardized assessment protocol and guidelines for auditory treatment and rehabilitation.\u0000\u0000Method: We describe the clinical cases of three pediatric patients with 18q deletion. All children underwent detailed audiological evaluations, including otoscopy, Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) and Auditory Brainstem Responses (ABRs). We also administered them language and speech tests, depending on children age and skills.\u0000\u0000We propose different solutions for auditory rehabilitation and we compare our patient’s outcomes with those described in the literature.\u0000\u0000Results: All children showed hearing and narrow External Auditory Canals (EACs). Type of auditory rehabilitation changed among patients. Comorbidities and severity of the disease varied according to the genetic mutation.\u0000\u0000Data from the literature review are consistent with our findings.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Despite the heterogeneity of phenotypes and severity, hearing loss and stenotic EACs were detected in all our patients with 18q deletion. Accurate diagnosis and follow-up are mandatory to improve auditory and language skills and quality of life. Due to the complexity of the cases, no standardized assessment protocols or treatment could be routinely proposed.","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122247253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: A Case Report at the Mother and Child Center of the Chantal Biya Foundation","authors":"L. Makowa","doi":"10.46889/jpar.2023.2101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889/jpar.2023.2101","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Exocrine pancreatic pathologies are rare conditions in children. Their diagnosis should be evoked and systematically sought in any child presenting with severe acute or chronic abdominal pain, malnutrition and steatorrhea. The management is complex and may be multidisciplinary over the long term.\u0000\u0000Case Presentation: We report the case of a 7-month-old infant referred for unexplained malnutrition. Born macrosomic, since the age of 6 weeks he had been vomiting and not gaining weight. Then the progressive appearance of steatorrhea and a malabsorption syndrome led to acute malnutrition. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency was demonstrated with low lipase and the patient was taken care of. Treatment consisted of oral administration of pancreatic enzymes and nutritional rehabilitation. Significant and favorable evolution was noted as early as within two weeks from treatment initiation.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is a rare but severe condition in pediatrics. The etiological diagnosis is often linked with genetic diseases, and so not always obvious in our context. However, clinical evaluation and complementary examinations may serve as diagnostic guidelines. Management is palliative and allows rapid improvement of the patient as early as within two weeks from start.","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121304262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the Psychosocial Dimension of Perinatality in Cameroon","authors":"Kamsu Moyo","doi":"10.46889/jpar.2022.1103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889/jpar.2022.1103","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: It is well known that events occurring during the prenatal period may affect the outcome of perinatality. Although the psychopathological theories that give account of psychological conflicts of the perinatal period are well described, these may be aggravated by a number of psychosocial factors which may vary according to context.\u0000\u0000Methodology: We investigated some of these factors through a case-control study among Cameroonian women who manifested psychic impairments few days after delivery. The study was conducted in two university teaching hospitals of Yaoundé, over a period of six months.\u0000\u0000Results: We observed that a number of psychosocial factors can effectively impact the quality of the perinatal period with serious maternal and neonatal repercussions. These factors are related with class distinctions, unequal distribution of wealth, health inequalities, and the poor quality of social relationships.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: We may therefore conclude that preventing psychosocial risk factors through the reinforcement of the socioeconomic tissue and health systems may ease perinatality with favorable outcomes.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Perinatality; Psychosocial Factors; Maternity; Postpartum","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"229 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120945295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Impact of Kangaroo Mother Care on the Outcome of Premature Babies at the Regional Hospital Buea","authors":"Yolande Djike Puepi F","doi":"10.46889/jpar.2022.1104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889/jpar.2022.1104","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Prematurity and its complications are the leading causes of neonatal death. Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is one of the neonatal interventions to prevent these main complications, improve the outcome of preterm babies and reduce neonatal mortality due to prematurity. This study was conducted to assess the impact of KMC on the morbidity and mortality of premature babies in a semi-urban setting in Cameroon.\u0000\u0000Method: This study was a hospital-based retrospective cohort study carried out at the Buea Regional Hospital from February to April 2021. The files of neonate patients born before 37 weeks of completed pregnancy and who were hemodynamically stable were extracted and used. Participating babies selected were sorted into two groups: those who were cared for conventionally and those who were cared for through KMC. Some variables were obtained and compared between the 2 cohorts including: prevalence of hospitalisation, complications, duration of hospitalisation, mortality rate, rate of post discharge follow-up, rate of breastfeeding and increase in anthropometric parameters (head circumference, length and weight).\u0000\u0000Results: One hundred and twenty four premature babies were retained. Forty four of these were cared for conventionally and 80 cared for through KMC. Admissions significantly increased with KMC p<0.001). The main complications before and after KMC institution were and remained: infection, jaundice, respiratory distress and anaemia. There was a reduction in the frequency of some morbidities with KMC (infection, Necrotic Enterocolitis, hypoglycaemia and feeding difficulties), though the decrease was not statistically significant (p= 0.227, 0.285, 0.353 and 0.123 respectively). The frequency of respiratory distress, apnoea and hypothermia increased with KMC, but the changes were not significant (p= 0.551, 1.000 and 0.131 respectively). There was no significant change in duration of hospitalization between the cohorts (p= 0.637). Mortality rate reduced with KMC, though not significantly (p= 0.786). KMC significantly promoted the practice of exclusive breastfeeding both in hospital and at home (p<0.001). Post-discharge follow-up significantly improved after KMC was instituted (p<0.001). Head circumference and length increased, while weight reduced at discharge with KMC, but the changes were not statistically significant (p= 0.348, 0.118 and 0.438 respectively).\u0000\u0000Conclusion: KMC significantly increased admissions in this study. Mortality rate, infection and some other morbidities reduced, anthropometric parameters were better at discharge and post-discharge follow up improved for babies cared for through KMC. Implementation of KMC therefore has a positive effect on the outcome of preterm babies and should be intensified in resource-poor settings.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Kangaroo Mother Care; Neonates; Growth; Outcome; Cameroon","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125233931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Profile and Outcome of Congenital Heart Disease in Buea, South West Region of Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Yolande F Djike Puepi","doi":"10.46889/jpar.2022.1102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889/jpar.2022.1102","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. There is scarcity of data on the profile and outcome of CHD in children in semi-urban settings in Cameroon.\u0000\u0000Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2016 to June 2021. The echocardiographic register was reviewed and outcome was examined.\u0000\u0000Results: 77 children were diagnosed with a definite congenital heart disease. There were 44(57.1%) females. The median age was 4 months (IQR: 1.5-24). The most common indications for echocardiography were murmur (45.5%), cyanosis (16.9%) and cardiomegaly (10.4%) on chest X-ray. The most common CHD was isolated ventricular septal defect in 23 (29.9%) children followed by Tetralogy of Fallot in 10 (13.0%) and patent ductus arteriosus 10 (13.0%) children. Out of the 77 cases diagnosed, only 9 (11.7%) underwent complete surgery correction in France via non-governmental organizations. The others cases (68/77) were either not eligible for surgery (17/77) or needed financial support (51/77).\u0000\u0000Conclusion: The most common CHD was ventricular septal defect and only about 1 out of 10 children with CHD underwent surgery, with all surgeries done abroad.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Congenital Heart Disease; Neonatal Risk Factors; Out Patient Department; Pregnancy; Neonatal","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125265630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Growth, Morbidity and Neurological Outcome of a Cohort of Neonates in a Kangaroo Mother Care Program, in a Regional Hospital in Cameroon","authors":"A. Chiabi","doi":"10.46889/jpar.2022.1101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46889/jpar.2022.1101","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a cost-effective intervention for the management of low birth weight babies in resource-limited settings such as Cameroon. Outcome data on babies followed through this intervention have been scarce since the implementation of the KMC programme in the Regional Hospital of Bamenda (RHB), North West region of Cameroon.\u0000\u0000Objectives: This study aimed at assessing growth, morbidity and outcome of neonates in the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) at the Regional Hospital Bamenda, Cameroon.\u0000\u0000Methods: It included 132 neonates with a birth weight of <2500 g who received KMC and followed up after discharge from 40 weeks post-conception, then 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of age. Motor development was evaluated using the Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB) test.\u0000\u0000Results: Weight and height followed the same pattern as for term new-borns on the World Health Organization (WHO) curves. The same pattern of growth for head circumference was noted except at 6 months in boys and 9 months in girls, where an acceleration at the 95th percentile was observed. The three most common morbidities observed were upper respiratory tract infections (46.96%), diaper rashes (15.91%) and abdominal infant colics (9.85%). Neurological evaluation was appropriate when compared with WHO standards.\u0000\u0000Conclusion: Growth and neurological evaluation was appropriate and comparable with WHO references and few morbidities were noted.\u0000\u0000Keywords: Kangaroo Mother Care; Neonates; Growth; Outcome; Cameroon","PeriodicalId":354725,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Advance Research","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124235949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}