A Comparative Study of the Effects of Skin Contact and Kangaroo Care on Mother’s Anxiety

Abstract

The aim of the study was to compare of mother and newborns abdominal contact and Kangaroo skin on mother’s anxiety. Materials and Methods: This study is a single‑blind randomized control trial in 2015. Questionnaire about Demographic and Spielberger State‑Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was completed for two groups. Results: There was no significant difference in maternal anxiety between kangaroo care and abdominal contact by Mann‑Whitney test immediately after birth (Z = ‑1.33, p = 0.42) and after 2 months (Z = ‑1.47, p = 0.86). Conclusions: The effect of kangaroo contact on mother’s anxiety was similar to abdominal contact and if the kangaroo care is done for a short period of time, it will not change maternal anxiety