A preliminary study of the effectiveness of video visitation on depression and stress in mothers with preterm infants during the pandemic

IF 2.3 4区医学 Q2 PEDIATRICS

Pediatrics and Neonatology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.pedneo.2023.12.011

Ling-Ying Wang , Hsiu-Min Tsai , Yi-Wen Chen , Jing-Yi Jhang , Pei-Jhen Wu , Yu-Ting Huang , Ming-Ying Lee , Li-Chen Chen , Wen-Pin Yu , Ming-Chou Chiang

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Abstract

Background and purpose

Parents of preterm infants experience anxiety and stress in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Visitation restrictions due to COVID-19 have increased maternal pressure and limited bonding opportunities. Little research exists in Taiwan on using video conferencing as a solution. This study investigates depression and stress levels in mothers of preterm infants and evaluates the effectiveness of video visitation during NICU restrictions.

Methods

This study adopts a cross-sectional design and a qualitative survey. Mothers of premature infants were recruited and they participated in the study. Interventions for video visits were scheduled on the third day of admission to the NICU (T1) and during the second week of the study (T2). After each video visit, participants completed an online survey. The study's online survey used structured questionnaires including demographics, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and the Parental Stress Scale (PSS): Infant Hospitalization (IH).

Results

A total of 51 mothers of preterm infants participated in the study. During the T1 and T2 periods, single mothers with lower educational levels and those aged below 30 experienced depression and high levels of stress. Lower birth weight and gestational age were associated with maternal depression. Video visitation intervention led to a significant decrease in depression scores (EPDS, T1: 11.3 ± 5.5 vs. T2: 10.1 ± 5.2, p = 0.039). Positive correlations were observed between EPDS and PSS: IH scores (p < 0 .005).

Conclusion

Video visitation intervention can reduce maternal depression in mothers with preterm infants. Since it is practical, video visitation may be applied even after the pandemic.

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Pediatrics and Neonatology PEDIATRICS-

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3.10

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170

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48 days

期刊介绍： Pediatrics and Neonatology is the official peer-reviewed publication of the Taiwan Pediatric Association and The Society of Neonatology ROC, and is indexed in EMBASE and SCOPUS. Articles on clinical and laboratory research in pediatrics and related fields are eligible for consideration.