Table 1.
Intervention and Holding Mean Comparisons Among Groups
| Kangaroo (n = 29) | Blanket (n = 26) | Control (n = 24) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Postnatal Days at First Intervention Hold | 15.03 (6.67) | 15.00 (4.88) | 16.08 (5.71) |
| Length of Hospitalization | 21.66 (10.86) | 23.46 (8.25) | 19.08 (6.41) |
| Daily Maternal Holding Hours @ Homea | 2.56 (1.08) | 2.45 (0.87) | 2.46 (1.59) |
| Daily Total Hours Holding at Homea (Maternal and Others) | 4.81 (2.12) | 4.55 (1.31) | 4.79 (1.59) |
| Visits in NICU (Number of Dyads)b | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) |
| None | 6 (20.69) | 3 (11.54) | 6 (25.00) |
| 1-2 Visits | 18 (62.07) | 19 (73.07) | 17 (70.83) |
| 3-4 Visits | 4 (13.79) | 3 (11.54) | 1 (4.17) |
| 5-6 Visits | 1 (3.45) | 1 (3.85) | 0 (0.00) |
| Previous Knowledge of Kangaroo Holding | 5 (17.24) | 7 (26.92) | 9 (37.50) |
a
Does not include holding during caregiver feeding or sleeping.
b
Visits not conducted in the NICU were done in the home.