Research Article
Evaluation of Kangaroo Mother Care for Low-birth-weight Newborn in the Community Settings
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
129-135
Received:
1 April 2026
Accepted:
17 April 2026
Published:
16 May 2026
Abstract: Objectives: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is an evidence-based strategy to lower infant mortality. However, its implementation is poor. The purpose of this study is to evaluate KMC practice by mothers to their low-birthweight (LBW) newborn at home on their weight outcome in rural community. This would be beneficial in planning and executing necessary intervention in this area for LBW newborn’s better health outcomes. Methods: This was a community-based prospective study conducted in six health sectors of the Chhuria Block of Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh. 150 mothers who have LBW newborn were included in the study and were provided with a KMC bag along with a demonstration on its usage. They were encouraged to practice KMC for at least 8 hours per day. Project field staff collected data manually on KMC practice and weight gain in LBW babies through a structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Results: The mean age of mothers with LBW was 25.16±3.63 years, while the mean birth weight of LBW newborn at the time of delivery was 2.22±0.21 kg. Females outnumbered male LBW newborns (ratio=1.11: 1). The time for skin-to-skin contact was 7-9 hours per day in 86.7% of cases. After the first five days of KMC practice, there was a weight gain of 0.243±0.055 kg; 0.258±0.037 kg for days five to ten; and 0.243±0.046 kg for days ten to fifteen.
Abstract: Objectives: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is an evidence-based strategy to lower infant mortality. However, its implementation is poor. The purpose of this study is to evaluate KMC practice by mothers to their low-birthweight (LBW) newborn at home on their weight outcome in rural community. This would be beneficial in planning and executing necessary ...
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Methodology Article
Health Challenges or Risks, and Services for Child Migrants in India
Yukti Lamba*
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
136-145
Received:
22 February 2026
Accepted:
13 May 2026
Published:
30 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjph.20261403.12
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Abstract: Until recently, most of the literature on migration focused on adults, and rarely have migrant children’s perspectives been heard. The number of children migrating alone has increased. Child migrants (below the age of 18) accounted for 12% of the total migrant population. Given their unique physiology, children under 18, particularly those who are very young, are more susceptible to health risks. Despite the significant health risks, health services are generally unavailable or inaccessible to child migrants, and private health services are often too costly, which places health services beyond their reach. This article examines the health risks of child migrants globally, with a special focus on child migrants in India, and identifies the barriers to them accessing health services. However, there is a lack of information on migrants in general, leading to a gap in the data on the health issues of child migrants. To understand this issue, I have reviewed a range of articles and documents, which have helped to identify these gaps in the literature. In addition, the research found that in India, health services are provided based on identity documents linked to place of origin, excluding migrant children from these essential services. Accordingly, it is recommended that public health services are delinked from place of origin requirements and that more data is collected on migrant child and their health issues.
Abstract: Until recently, most of the literature on migration focused on adults, and rarely have migrant children’s perspectives been heard. The number of children migrating alone has increased. Child migrants (below the age of 18) accounted for 12% of the total migrant population. Given their unique physiology, children under 18, particularly those who are ...
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Research Article
Verification and Challenges of Dry Mist and Vaporized H2O2 Disinfection in Space and HEPA Unit in BSL-3
Issue:
Volume 14, Issue 3, June 2026
Pages:
146-152
Received:
3 May 2026
Accepted:
17 May 2026
Published:
30 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjph.20261403.13
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Abstract: The disinfection of high - level bio-safety laboratories poses challenges in terms of personnel safety, disinfection efficacy, and corrosiveness to items. In this study, whole- room disinfection of BSL-3 using a dry mist H2O2 generator and a vaporized H2O2 generator, as well as dry mist disinfection of HEPA exhaust, were proposed. A dry-mist H2O2 generator and a vaporized H2O2 generator were applied individually to disinfect the space of the BSL-3, along with BSC and HEPA unit. Spores of B. subtilis var. niger and B. stearothermophilus were applied as biological indicators to conduct a qualitative assessment of the disinfection efficacy. The dry- mist H2O2 generator, utilizing a 10% H2O2 solution at a dosage of 10 mL/m³ and with a disinfection duration of 3h, achieved a killing logarithm of 5- 6 log10 for the two types of spores. The identical efficacy was achieved for the vaporized H2O2 generator, by 35% H2O2 at a dosage of 6.5 mL/m³ and with a residual duration of 3h. The disinfection of the exhaust HEPA verification port using 10% dry-mist H2O2 presented significant challenges. All spores were capable of being inactivated when the port was uncovered; while the inactivation of all spores was not achieved when the port was covered. Dry mist H2O2 and vaporized H2O2 disinfection methods demonstrated stable spatial disinfection effect on B. subtilis var. niger and B. stearothermophilus. Achieving the disinfection effect at the disinfection verification port of the HEPA exhaust for the dry mist H2O2 disinfection poses a significant challenge.
Abstract: The disinfection of high - level bio-safety laboratories poses challenges in terms of personnel safety, disinfection efficacy, and corrosiveness to items. In this study, whole- room disinfection of BSL-3 using a dry mist H2O2 generator and a vaporized H2O2 generator, as well as dry mist disinfection of HEPA exhaust, were proposed. A dry-mist H2O2 g...
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