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Rupambika Sahoo1, Leslie Edward S Lewis2, Sebestina Anita Dsouza1
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
The aim of this study was to understand first-time mothers' experience of caring for their preterm infant in an Indian context using a descriptive qualitative design. Six first-time mothers of preterm infants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis revealed the overarching theme of "striving to be a mother to an infant with special needs," with three categories: contextual constraints at the hospital and home, mothers' personal limitations and coping strategies. The study findings highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique needs of first-time mothers of preterm infants.
The aim of this study was to understand first-time mothers' experience of caring for their preterm infant in an Indian context using a descriptive qualitative design. Six first-time mothers of preterm infants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis revealed the overarching theme of "striving to be a mother to an infant with special needs," with three categories: contextual constraints at the hospital and home, mothers' personal limitations and coping strategies. The study findings highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique needs of first-time mothers of preterm infants.
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