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Maternal infant bonding in tracheostomy dependent infants: A cross sectional study
Stephen Buma1, Laura Banks1, Amanda Onwuka2
1The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.
Maternal infant bonding in mothers of tracheostomy-dependent infants shows a mean score of 1.38, with poorer bonding linked to older caregivers and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Further support may enhance infant development.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric critical care
- Neonatology
- Maternal-infant health
Background:
- Maternal infant bonding (MIB) is crucial for infant development.
- Tracheostomy-dependent infants face unique challenges impacting MIB.
- Understanding MIB in this population is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current state of MIB in mothers of tracheostomy-dependent infants.
- To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with MIB in this cohort.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 31 mothers of tracheostomy-dependent infants under two years old.
- Maternal Infant Bonding Questionnaire (MIBQ) administered to assess bonding.
- MIBQ scores analyzed against demographic and clinical infant characteristics.
Main Results:
- Mean MIBQ score was 1.38; 45% of mothers scored above 0, indicating potential bonding issues.
- Poorer bonding was associated with older maternal age and infant bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
- No significant difference in MIBQ scores compared to healthy infants.
Conclusions:
- Mothers of tracheostomy-dependent infants exhibit a mean MIBQ score of 1.38.
- Interventions to improve maternal infant bonding may positively impact infant development and maternal well-being.
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