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[Perceptions of nulliparous women about prematurity]
1Centro de Neonatologia da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre.
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Mothers of premature infants in neonatal intensive care units experience fear, guilt, anxiety, and depression. Understanding these maternal reactions is crucial for improving nursing care and humanizing the neonatal intensive care unit experience.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal intensive care
- Maternal mental health
- Nursing care
Context:
- Study conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at a school hospital in Porto Alegre/RS.
- Focus on nulliparous mothers of premature infants.
Purpose:
- To identify and understand the emotional reactions of nulliparous mothers to the prematurity of their infants.
- To observe maternal feelings towards the healthcare team.
- To develop a nursing care plan for mothers of premature infants in the NICU.
Summary:
- Interviews with ten mothers revealed common reactions including fear, guilt, anxiety, denial, anger, and depression.
- Maternal feelings towards the healthcare team were categorized as positive (tranquility, safety, trust) or negative (doubt, indifference, guilt, envy, fear).
- A nursing care plan was created to humanize care and improve assistance for mothers in the NICU.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the psychological impact of prematurity on mothers.
- Highlights the importance of addressing maternal emotional needs in the NICU.
- Informs the development of supportive nursing interventions to enhance the care experience for mothers and infants.