Mental health, bonding, family wellbeing, and family functioning in parents of infants receiving neonatal intensive care

Q2 Nursing

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jnn.2024.08.005

Marie Åberg Petersson , Johan Israelsson , Carina Persson , Ulrica Hörberg , Ingrid Wåhlin , Pamela Massoudi

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Abstract

Aims

To describe self-reported mental health, bonding with the infant, family wellbeing, and family functioning among mothers and non-birthing parents with children receiving neonatal intensive care and to explore factors associated with bonding with the child, family wellbeing, and family functioning.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included families from three different units in Sweden. Parents received a questionnaire that included self-reported measures of the study variables.

Results

In total, 75 mothers and 72 non-birthing parents were included. Nearly 40% of the parents reported anxiety symptoms, whereas depression and post-traumatic stress symptoms were uncommon. Mothers reported more mental health issues than non-birthing parents. In the regression analyses depression was associated with problems with bonding and family wellbeing, no other significant associations were identified.

Conclusion

Symptoms of anxiety were common but might be a natural and transient reaction. Identifying depression is important to be able to provide targeted family support.

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Journal of Neonatal Nursing Nursing-Pediatrics

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2.00

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143

期刊介绍： Aims & Scope: This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community. It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals. The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.