scholarly journals Mapping the Field in Stress, Anxiety, and Postpartum Depression in Mothers of Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 730
Author(s):  
Delia Cristóbal-Cañadas ◽  
Antonio Bonillo-Perales ◽  
María del Pilar Casado-Belmonte ◽  
Rafael Galera-Martínez ◽  
Tesifón Parrón-Carreño
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
The State ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Quality Improvement Research ◽  
Mothers Of Preterm Infants ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Interest In Research

Objective: The main aim of this study was to describe and conduct a bibliometric analysis of the state of research on stress, anxiety, and postpartum depression in mothers of preterm infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Background: Women affected by premature births are particularly exposed to mental health difficulties in the postpartum period. The desire to comprehend and the growing interest in research on stress, anxiety, and postpartum depression in mothers of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care have led to a substantial rise in the number of documents in this field over the last years. Thus, it makes it vital to regularly review the state of knowledge on this phenomenon in order to identify progress and constraints, to stimulate reflection, and to encourage progress in future research. Method: This study examined 366 articles published in the Scopus database (1976–2020). Keyword analysis was also used to identify hot research trends to be developed in future studies. This study complies with the PRISMA-Scr guidelines for quality improvement research in the EQUATOR network. Results: Our results reveal that research in this field is in a period of high production and allows this flourishing body of work to be organized into different periods, highlighting the most important themes. In such a way, our research enriches the lively field by presenting a comprehensive understanding of the field. Discussion: The key contribution of this study is the development of a conceptual map of research on stress, anxiety, and postpartum depression in mothers of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units.

scholarly journals Maternal experiences with specificities of prematurity that hinder breastfeeding

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Barbosa Pereira ◽  
Ana Cristina Freitas de Vilhena Abrão ◽  
Conceição Vieira da Silva Ohara ◽  
Circéa Amália Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Clinical Instability ◽  
Mothers Of Preterm Infants ◽  
Late Start

A qualitative study which has Symbolic Interactionism as theoretical framework and Interpretative Interactionism as its methodological one, aiming to unveil motherly experiences against prematurity peculiarities that hinder breastfeeding during infant's hospitalization at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Were interviewed 13 mothers of preterm infants assisted at an Outpatient Follow-up Clinic of Montes Claros MG, Brazil. Results show that as trying to breastfeed a premature infant, the mother interacts with situations signified by her as obstacles to breastfeeding: the "torment" of their child's hospitalization and clinical instability, the fear of baby's death, its difficulty to suck, the late start of breastfeeding interpreted a something difficult, as a risk to weight. We consider that although breastfeeding a preterm infant is a challenge, appropriate professional conducts and hospital procedures might facilitate it and therefore should be implemented, aiming at promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Identification of the Range of Nursing Skills Used to Provide Social Support for Mothers of Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Shadi Eskandari ◽  
Seyedeh Nooshaz Mirhaghjou ◽  
Maryam Maleki ◽  
Abbas Mardani ◽  
Mostafa Gholami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Parent Satisfaction ◽  
Infant Care ◽  
Levels Of Care ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Mothers Of Preterm Infants

Background. Hospitalization of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) is a stressful experience for parents. Iranian NICUs do not have specified levels of care, nor do they integrate supportive methods of parent support such as family-centered care approaches. This study investigated the range and types of neonatal nursing support, as perceived by mothers of preterm infants, and its association with mothers’ satisfaction with infant care in the NICU. Methods. This is a descriptive, correlational study of mothers of preterm infants who were hospitalized in three different NICUs in Iran. A convenience sampling method was used. Data were collected using three questionnaires that identified (i) demographic information; (ii) social support available; and (iii) parent satisfaction with infant care. Results. Mothers (N = 110) generally rated the support from nurses as being moderate. Correlation analysis identified a moderate association of neonatal nurse social support domains for affirmational (r = 0.44) and concrete aid (r = 0.41), a moderately strong association for affectional support (r = 0.64), and total social support (r = 0.60) with mothers’ satisfaction. Conclusion. There were positive associations between social support from nurses and mothers’ satisfaction with the care of their infants. Therefore, planning to promote and create opportunities for neonatal nurses to support mothers in NICU is important to promote increased maternal satisfaction in infant care.

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