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    • Child Development

    Background:

    • Optimal child growth and development depend on high-quality maternal-infant interaction.
    • Nurses are integral in assessing and intervening to improve these interactions from birth to one year.
    • Understanding challenges families face is key to effective support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the significance of maternal-infant interaction.
    • To examine challenges impacting the development of quality parent-infant relationships.
    • To provide evidence-based recommendations for policy and practice.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on maternal-infant interaction.
    • Analysis of challenges faced by families.
    • Synthesis of evidence-based recommendations.

    Main Results:

    • Maternal-infant interaction quality directly impacts child development outcomes.
    • Families encounter various socioeconomic and systemic challenges affecting interaction.
    • Nursing interventions and supportive policies can mitigate these challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Strengthening maternal-infant interaction is essential for pediatric health.
    • Nurses require enhanced training and resources to support families effectively.
    • Policy changes supporting families are crucial for promoting positive parent-infant bonds.