Clinical Impact of Kangaroo Mother Care Implementation on Neonatal Outcomes in District Swat

Background: This study examines the healthcare outcomes, including admissions, improved discharges, deaths, and follow-up visits, for boys and girls in a pediatric healthcare setting from January 2021 to December 2023. The objective is to understand gender-specific trends and patterns in healthcare performance, focusing on both clinical outcomes and follow-up care. Methods: A retrospective data analysis was performed on monthly healthcare records collected from participating hospitals. The data was categorized by gender and included variables such as admissions, discharges, deaths, and follow-up visits. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were applied to assess trends over time, compare gender-specific outcomes, and control for potential confounding variables such as socio-economic status. Results: The results indicated significant variations in the number of admissions, improved discharges, and deaths for boys and girls over the three years. The number of admissions fluctuated monthly, with an overall higher number of admissions for boys. Similarly, while both genders showed positive recovery trends with high discharge rates, deaths were more frequently observed in girls. Follow-up visits were also higher for boys, reflecting more engagement with post-discharge care. Conclusion:This analysis provides insights into the pediatric healthcare outcomes for boys and girls, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions based on gender. Despite the overall positive recovery trends, the study highlights areas where additional support and focused care could improve outcomes, particularly for girls in terms of mortality and follow-up care.