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Living with unsettled baby behaviours: Qualitative interview study exploring parental perceptions and experiences of

Samantha J Hornsey1, Amy Dobson1, Daniela Ghio2

  • 1Primary Care Research Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|February 21, 2024
PubMed

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Parents seek answers for unsettled baby behaviors, valuing health professionals but finding access and advice inconsistent. Improved support and reliable information sources are crucial for managing infant behavior concerns.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Parental uncertainty regarding normal infant behavior is common.
  • Help-seeking behaviors for unsettled babies are complex.
  • Primary healthcare professionals are a key source of advice for infant behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore parents' perceptions and experiences of seeking help for unsettled baby behaviors.
  • To understand parents' views on obtaining advice from primary healthcare professionals.
  • To identify factors influencing parental help-seeking for infant behavioral issues.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
  • 25 mothers of infants under 12 months participated.
  • Data analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Main Results:

  • Parents experience uncertainty about normal infant behavior, leading to diverse help-seeking.
  • Perceptions of healthcare professionals include limited access, mixed advice, and varied support.
  • Social support and online resources play significant roles in providing emotional and practical assistance.

Conclusions:

  • Access to and quality of advice from health professionals are vital for parents.
  • Despite the rise of online and social support, professional guidance remains important.
  • There is a need for enhanced support and reliable information for parents managing unsettled babies.
Abstract

Keywords:
advicebabycryinggeneral practitionerhealth visitorhelp‐seekingparentqualitative researchsymptomsunsettledvomiting

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