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Parents of preterm-born children; sources of stress and worry and experiences with an early intervention programme - a qualitative study

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Kynø, Nina M, Ravn, Ingrid Helen, Lindemann, Rolf, Smeby, Nina Aarhus, Torgersen, Anne Mari, Gundersen, Tonje·2013·BMC Nursing

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BACKGROUND: Preterm-born children are at increased risk of adverse developmental outcomes, and their parents may experience increased stress levels. The Mother-Infant Transaction Program (MITP) is an early intervention that aims to enhance the parent-infant relationship and child development. The present study investigated differences in parents' experience of stress and concerns about caring for their preterm-born child according to whether they participated in the programme. Parental satisfaction with the intervention was also explored. METHODS: As part of a follow-up study at 36 months, a randomized controlled trial of the MITP-14 parents of 11 children from the intervention group, and 17 parents of 14 children from the control group were interviewed by the use of semi-structured focus group interviews. The interviews were analysed thematically. RESULTS: The intervention parents reported that the knowledge, advice, guidance and emotional support given during the intervention made them feel less stressed and more confident, competent and secure caring for their preterm born child than they would otherwise have been. The control parents described feeling less involved and emotionally supported, and seemed more anxious about their child's development than the intervention parents. All parents were vigilant and alert to their child's needs and monitored developmental milestones carefully. CONCLUSION: This qualitative exploration of the influences of the MITP revealed a positive impact of the intervention and seems to be an important educational and supportive initiative. Thus, reducing parental stress and enhancing confidence in the parental role.

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Authors
Kynø, N. M., Ravn, I. H., Lindemann, R., Smeby, N. A., Torgersen, A. M., & Gundersen, T.
Affiliations
  • Oslo University Hospital (NO)
  • University of Oslo (NO)
Corresponding author
Kynø, Nina M
Venue
BMC Nursing
Published
2013-12
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
28-28
ISSN
1472-6955 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2050849920
Cited by
49
References
49
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FWCI
3.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • BMC Nursing (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • NORA - Norwegian Open Research Archives (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
EkstraStiftelsen Helse og Rehabilitering (Stiftelsen Dam)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Keywords
parental stress, parental worry, early intervention, parent-infant relationship, parental confidence, parental role, emotional support, parental satisfaction, child development monitoring, parental education

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