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Objective To evaluate the effect of implementing World Health Organization (WHO) low birth weight (LBW) feeding guidelines in First Referral Level health facilities in India. Methods This was a before-and-after study conducted at two First ReferralLevelhealth facilities in India.In the preandpost implementation periods of 4 mo each, the authors compared knowledge and skills of health care providers (HCPs) with regard to feeding of LBW infants using multiple choice and short answer questions and objective structured clinical examinations. The authors also enrolled in the two periods, separate cohorts of LBW infants along with their mothers at birth, and followed them till 2 wk of age or death/discharge. Quality of care received by the infants was assessed at 24–48 h and at discharge/2 wk using pre-determined parameters based on which quality scores were assigned by experienced neonatologists. Knowledge and skills of the mothers were also assessed at thesetime points through semi structuredquestionnaires and observation checklists. Guidelines were implemented using specially prepared training material through seminars, workshops, refresher courses and on-job support. Results Overall knowledge (62 ± 16 vs. 75 ± 15, n = 55; p < 0.01) and skill scores (298 ± 37 vs. 348 ± 52, p <0 .05) of HCPs improved. Correct knowledge increased among the mothers at the time of discharge (7.1 % vs. 63.4 %; p <0 .01). However, there was no improvement in maternal feeding skills at either 24–48 h or at discharge and key feeding practicesremainedunchanged.Thoughtherewasincreaseduptake of kangaroo mother care (0 vs. 21.9 %; p < 0.01) and alternate methods of feeding (15.9 % vs. 31.7 %; p = 0.03) by discharge/14 d, there was no significant improvement in overall quality of care of LBW infants (4.8 % vs. 6.7 %; p =0 .55). Conclusions FortheGuidelinestobefullyeffective,additional efforts on part of HCPs/additional staff and efforts to promote generic early feeding practices in addition to LBW focused guidelines would be required.

indian journal of pediatrics/indian journal of pediatrics

Erratum to: World Health Organization Guidelines for Feeding Low Birth Weight Infants: Effects of Implementation in First Referral Level Health Facilities in India