Quality of life and stress in mothers of preterm infant with feeding problems: A cross sectional study |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Neonatal Health Research Center, Research Institute for Children''s Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;2. Nursing Care Research Center (NCRC), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;3. Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life style institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR, Iran;4. Mother, Fetus, Neonatal Research Center, Vali-e-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;5. School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey, USA;1. Department of Respiratory Therapy, 140 Decatur Street, PO box, 4019, Atlanta, GA, USA;2. School of Nursing, USA;1. Neonatal and Pediatric Nursing Department, Nursing and Midwifery School, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;2. Nursing Care Research Center, Neonatal and Pediatric Nursing Department, Nursing and Midwifery School, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran;3. School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran;4. Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;5. Nursing Care Research Center, Nursing and Midwifery School, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;1. College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India;2. Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India;1. Faculty of Health Science, Pediatric Nursing Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey;2. Faculty of Health Science, Pediatric Nursing Department, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey;1. Our Lady of Lourdes Women''s and Children''s Hospital and Pediatrix Medical Group, 4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, La, 70508, USA;2. Graduate Coordinator, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 411 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA, 70503, USA;3. Department Head and Associate Dean, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 411 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA, 70503, USA;4. Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest FL, 9981 S. Healthpark Dr. Fort Myers, Fl, 33908, USA;5. DNP Coordinator, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 411 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA, 70503, USA |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundThe majority of preterm infants experience some oral feeding problems. The outcomes of preterm infants with feeding problems are not predictable. This study was conducted to determine the quality of life and stress among mothers of preterm infants with feeding problems.Materials and methodsParticipants consisted of mothers with preterm infants. The instruments used to measure infants' feedings, mothers' stress and quality of life, and mothers' and infants’ characteristics included: Infants Feeding Readiness Assessment Scale (POFRAS), Parental Stress Scale: Neonate Intensive Care Unit (PSS - NICU), quality of life questionnaire (SF-36), and a socio-demographic questionnaire.ResultsThere was no correlation between the subscales of the PSS - NICU and the POFRAS or between domains of SF-36 and POFRAS. There was no significant association between general physical health and stress. However, general mental health and overall quality of life of mothers were inversely correlated with all PSS-NICU subscales.ConclusionMost maternal stress was related to the infants' appearance and behaviors. The mental health dimension was affected more than the physical health dimension of quality of life. Health care professionals should teach mothers of premature infants about the NICU environment, parental role, and their infants’ appearance and behaviors. |
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| Keywords: | Feeding behavior Infant Premature Maternal Quality of life Stress |
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