To Assess the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Kangaroo Mother Care Among Postnatal Mothers in District Hospital Kishtwar

Introduction Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a proven, cost-effective intervention recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which involves prolonged skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn, exclusive breastfeeding, early discharge, and close postnatal follow-up. Numerous studies have highlighted its significant benefits, including improved thermoregulation, accelerated weight gain, enhanced maternal-infant bonding, and a reduction in neonatal morbidity and mortality [1]. Despite…