Mother-infant interaction and postpartum mental health: A study on promoting maternal emotional bonding through psychological nursing care.

IF 0.7 4区医学 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-05-30 DOI:10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i5.10

Yunqing Li

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Abstract

A psychologically-oriented mother-infant interaction intervention programme was evaluated for its effectiveness in enhancing maternal mental health and mother-infant bonding. A prospective cohort study was conducted with 80 postpartum women, divided into an intervention group (n=43) and a routine care group (n=37) based on willingness to participate. The intervention group received psychological nursing in addition to standard postpartum care. Outcomes were assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Maternal Attachment Inventory (MAI), and CARE-Index. Post-intervention, the intervention group exhibited significantly lower EPDS scores and higher MAI scores compared to the routine care group, along with improved maternal sensitivity, emotional responsiveness, and interactive coordination. Factors influencing bonding included intervention compliance, spousal support, and prenatal psychological preparation. Early participation in the intervention and improved interaction quality were key predictors of better postpartum mental health. These findings highlight the importance of early psychological support, consistent programme participation, and family involvement in promoting maternal well-being and fostering stronger mother-infant relationships..

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母婴互动与产后心理健康：通过心理护理促进母亲情感联系的研究。

评估了以心理为导向的母婴互动干预方案在加强产妇心理健康和母婴关系方面的有效性。对80名产后妇女进行前瞻性队列研究，根据参与意愿分为干预组（n=43）和常规护理组（n=37）。干预组在标准产后护理的基础上给予心理护理。使用爱丁堡产后抑郁量表（EPDS）、母亲依恋量表（MAI）和CARE-Index对结果进行评估。干预后，干预组EPDS评分显著低于常规护理组，MAI评分显著高于常规护理组，产妇敏感性、情绪反应性和互动协调性均有显著提高。影响亲子关系的因素包括干预依从性、配偶支持和产前心理准备。早期参与干预和改善互动质量是产后心理健康改善的关键预测因素。这些发现强调了早期心理支持、持续的方案参与和家庭参与对促进孕产妇福祉和培养更牢固的母婴关系的重要性。

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African journal of reproductive health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

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1.20

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期刊介绍： The African Journal of Reproductive Health is a multidisciplinary and international journal that publishes original research, comprehensive review articles, short reports, and commentaries on reproductive heath in Africa. The journal strives to provide a forum for African authors, as well as others working in Africa, to share findings on all aspects of reproductive health, and to disseminate innovative, relevant and useful information on reproductive health throughout the continent.