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Parents attending to nurse visits and birth age contribute to infant development: A study about the determinants of

Hélia Soares1, Maria Barbieri-Figueiredo2, Sandra Pereira3

  • 1Unidade de Saúde da Ilha Terceira, Centro de Saúde de Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal.

Early Human Development
|May 28, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Maternal education and early life factors significantly influence infant development. Parental engagement, like attending nurse visits, also plays a key role in supporting healthy infant growth.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Pediatrics
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Parenting and life experiences are crucial for infant development.
  • Identifying determinants of infant development is vital for early intervention and parental support.
  • Understanding factors influencing development helps mitigate risks and enhance child outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between child, maternal, family, and social variables and infant development.
  • To identify key determinants of infant development.
  • To provide insights for supporting parents in their role and preventing developmental risks.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 86 healthy infants and their mothers was studied.
  • Infant development was assessed at 11 months using the Schedule of Growing Skills II (SGSII).
  • Mother-infant interaction quality was observed at 12 months using the CARE-Index, assessing maternal sensitivity and infant cooperative behavior.

Main Results:

  • Infant development showed associations with maternal education, number of siblings, birth weight, and pregnancy risks.
  • Maternal sensitivity and infant cooperative behavior correlated with SGSII global scores and sub-scales.
  • Determinants of infant development included the number of nurse visits attended and birth age.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal education, family structure, and prenatal factors are linked to infant development.
  • Parental engagement with healthcare services, such as attending nurse visits, is a significant determinant of infant development.
  • Early identification of these factors can inform targeted support for parents and promote optimal infant development.

Keywords:
Birth ageInfant developmentMaternal behaviorNursing

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