ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: This study aims to identify the effect of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) education on maternal motivation and its practice at home. The study employed a quasiexperimental design with a consecutive sampling technique. It involved 32 mothers of infants with low birth weight, with 16 mothers in an intervention group that attended KMC education. The motivation of the two groups was calculated when the infants were leaving the hospital, while the implementation of KMC at home was measured after about three to four days at home. Data was analysed with a chi-square. The results showed that there was no difference observed in the motivation. However, an apparent difference is discerned in the KMC implementation between the two groups. It can be concluded that KMC education influences the implementation of KMC at home. It is suggested that hospitals introduce mothers to KMC through education, discussion, and real-life practice in order to improve the health of infants with a low birth weight.
