Formative Research to Develop an Intervention Package to Promote Practice of Kangaroo Mother Care for Low Birth Weight and Preterm Infants in a Community (CKMC)

To determine whether community KMC is feasible to implement in the study setting and if so, can high enough adoption rates be achieved. This will be ascertained by documenting proportion of mothers doing KMC, number of hours each day and number of days skin to skin contact is given.

To define an intervention package, including the most effective way(s) to promote KMC in the study setting.

To ascertain perceptions, beliefs and practices around pregnancy, delivery and maternal and newborn care. Qualitative research methods such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and observations using open ended questionnaires, interview guides and checklists will be used.

To identify social norms around birthing practices for normal, LBW infants and preterms. Qualitative research methods such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and observations using open ended questionnaires, interview guides and checklists will be used.

To ascertain awareness and perceptions around KMC. Qualitative research methods such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and observations using open ended questionnaires, interview guides and checklists will be used.

To identify ways to promote KMC in the community.