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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research

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Article http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2024.07.018

Research Progress on Psychological Status and Intervention Measures of Mothers with Hospitalized Premature Infants

Qingxiang Zhu, Zhuan Yin, Dan Chen*

Hunan Normal University Affiliated Changsha Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Hunan Normal University School of Medicine, Changsha 410006, Hunan, China.

*Corresponding author: Dan Chen

Published: August 19,2024

Abstract

This paper summarizes the psychological status and intervention strategies for mothers of hospitalized preterm infants. The psychological distress of these mothers, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is significantly influenced by factors such as separation from their infants, prolonged hospitalization, and uncertainty about their infants' health. Anxiety affects 22%-42% of mothers, depression is prevalent at 55.15%, and PTSD affects 33.1%-78.6% of mothers. To alleviate these issues, interventions like health education, family-centered care (FCC), and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) are recommended. Health education enhances care knowledge, improves coping abilities, and reduces anxiety and depression. FCC promotes parental participation, improves infant outcomes, and reduces postpartum depression and PTSD. KMC, through skin-to-skin contact, improves neonatal survival, reduces parenting stress, and strengthens maternal psychological health. Overall, implementing these interventions can provide psychological support and professional guidance to mothers, enhancing their well-being and family life quality.

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How to cite this paper

Research Progress on Psychological Status and Intervention Measures of Mothers with Hospitalized Premature Infants

How to cite this paper: Qingxiang Zhu, Zhuan Yin, Dan Chen. (2024) Research Progress on Psychological Status and Intervention Measures of Mothers with Hospitalized Premature Infants. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research8(3), 472-476.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2024.07.018