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Parental anxiety regarding premature infants and factors affecting parental concern

Ju Yun Lee1, Jung Hyun Lee1, Gyu Min Yeon1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.

Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing : JSPN
|September 13, 2019
PubMed

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Parents of premature infants experience significant anxiety, particularly concerning respiratory issues. Maternal diabetes mellitus is linked to increased concerns about metabolic-endocrine systems in infants.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Parental mental health
  • Perinatal psychology

Background:

  • Premature birth significantly impacts parental well-being.
  • Understanding parental anxieties is crucial for supportive care.
  • Effective communication strategies are needed for neonatal intensive care units.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate parental anxieties regarding diseases in premature infants.
  • To identify key areas of parental concern.
  • To inform medical staff communication strategies with parents of premature infants.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 51 premature infants (<37 weeks) and 75 parents at a university hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Retrospective interviews assessed parental anxieties at multiple time points: pre-birth, post-birth, postnatal days 3 & 7, pre-discharge, and post-discharge.
  • Data collected from medical records and interviews.

Main Results:

  • The respiratory system was the primary source of parental anxiety across all time points.
  • Concerns about the metabolic-endocrine system correlated with maternal diabetes mellitus.
  • Parental anxiety varied significantly based on infant resuscitation status, birth weight, and presence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Conclusions:

  • Parents of premature infants exhibit high levels of anxiety, especially regarding respiratory health.
  • Targeted prenatal counseling and support are essential for mothers with diabetes.
  • Addressing specific parental concerns can improve infant care and family support.
Abstract

Keywords:
anxietyparentpremature infant

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