{"title":"The effect of fathers' birth attendance on paternal attachment and the perception of parental role: a randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Betul Uncu, Dilan Cömert, Nurten Kaya","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2024.2324042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2024.2324042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fathers' birth attendance is associated with support for mothers in infant care, positive child health outcomes, and parental well-being.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study was conducted in a randomised controlled experimental design to investigate the effect of fathers' birth attendance on paternal-infant attachment and the perception of parental role.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Pregnant women during the childbirth process and their husbands were included in the study and were randomised according to fathers' birth attendance. The data were collected with the Information Form (IF), Paternal Antenatal Attachment Questionnaire (PAAQ), Self-Perception of Parental Role Scale (SPPRS), Postnatal Paternal-Infant Attachment Questionnaire (PPAQ), and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The IF data were obtained from women before birth, and the EPDS data were obtained from women 15 days after birth.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Individual characteristics of mothers and fathers in the groups, and prenatal PAAQ and SPPRS scores of the fathers were similar (<i>p</i> > 0.05). In the postnatal period, a significant difference was found in favour of the intervention group in the PPAQ total (<i>p</i> < 0.01), Patience and Tolerance (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and Pleasure in Interaction (<i>p</i> < 0.01) sub-dimensions. The within-group variation of the SPPRS scores of fathers in the intervention and control groups was analysed. The postnatal Competence (<i>p</i> < 0.01) and Integration (<i>p</i> < 0.05) sub-dimension scores statistically significantly increased in both the intervention and control groups compared to the antenatal period.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While husbands' accompanying their wives in the delivery room positively affects paternal-infant attachment, its effect on the perception of parental role is an issue that needs to be further investigated.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140029325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L Bozicevic, C Lucas, D N Magai, Y Ooi, L Maliwichi, H Sharp, M Gladstone
{"title":"Evaluating caregiver-child interactions in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review of tools and methods.","authors":"L Bozicevic, C Lucas, D N Magai, Y Ooi, L Maliwichi, H Sharp, M Gladstone","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2024.2321615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2024.2321615","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims/background: </strong>The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has placed emphasis on improving early child development globally. This is supported through the Nurturing Care Framework which includes responsive caregiving. To evaluate responsive caregiving, tools to assess quality of caregiver-child interactions are used, however there is little information on how they are currently employed and/or adapted particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where children have a greater risk of adverse outcomes. The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive guide on methodologies used to evaluate caregiver-child interaction - including their feasibility and cultural adaptation.</p><p><strong>Design/methods: </strong>We conducted a systematic review of studies over 20years in LMICs which assessed caregiver-child interactions. Characteristics of each tool, their validity (assessed with COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist), and the quality of the study (Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool) are reported.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We identified 59 studies using 34 tools across 20 different LMICs. Most tools (86.5%) employed video-recorded observations of caregiver-child interactions at home (e.g. Ainsworth's Sensitivity Scale, OMI) or in the laboratory (e.g. PICCOLO) with a few conducting direct observations in the field (e.g. OMCI, HOME); 13.5% were self-reported. Tools varied in methodology with limited or no mention of validity and reliability. Most tools are developed in Western countries and have not been culturally validated for use in LMIC settings.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There are limited caregiver-child interaction measures used in LMIC settings, with only some locally validated locally. Future studies should aim to ensure better validity, applicability and feasibility of caregiver-child interaction tools for global settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140029324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Health information-seeking internet behaviours among pregnant women: a narrative literature review.","authors":"Megan Conrad","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2088711","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2088711","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pregnant women often turn to the internet as a primary source of pregnancy-related information. However, there is great concern about the accuracy of health-related information on the internet, making research on women's internet behaviours and decision-making critically important. Previous research has been conducted within a number of distinct but related fields, yet existing review papers have often failed to connect across the various disciplines.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This review aims to synthesise the large and cross-disciplinary body of literature on women's health information-seeking internet behaviour regarding pregnancy and childbirth.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A narrative literature review, which includes research from both health and social sciences, was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings address the 'who, where, what, why, and how' of information-seeking behaviour on the internet, with suggestions for future research in each area further discussed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Additional research which addresses the remaining gaps in the literature can help providers be more aware of their patients' informational needs. Providers can be an important source of information, while also helping guide their patients on how to evaluate information. Enhanced patient portals and communication platforms can help to provide more timely and reliable information. Providing their patients with guides can be important for fostering enhanced health literacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44732474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Books before birth: a qualitative multiple case study of mothers reading to babies in utero.","authors":"Keely D Cline, Elizabeth Dimmitt, Mariah Gann","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2077922","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2077922","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study is informed by research connecting parent-child book reading and attachment and by the concept of maternal-foetal attachment.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore experiences of pregnant mothers who read picture books marketed to be read while their babies are in utero.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>This study utilised a qualitative, multiple case study design involving 10 pregnant women from the Midwestern region of the United States. Participants read picture books marketed to be read by expectant families and participated in an interview focused on their experiences and reflections, and completed a follow-up survey 24-27 months later.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Themes identified included (1) Learning and Love; (2) Seeing the Baby as a Person; (3) Natural or Weird?; (4) Fathers' Involvement; (5) Slowing Down: Focusing on Now and Envisioning the Future; and (6) Who is this for?</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Findings suggest providing books to expectant families may be a promising practice and should be further researched.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47912086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jorge Carrulo, João M R M Justo, Bárbara Figueiredo
{"title":"Maternal perception of infant's intersubjectivity: a questionnaire.","authors":"Jorge Carrulo, João M R M Justo, Bárbara Figueiredo","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2088709","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2088709","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Intersubjectivity is a fundamental dimension of the mother-infant relationship.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Design of a questionnaire to assess maternal perception of the infant's intersubjectivity.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>After running a focus group with mothers of infants within their first year of life, items related to maternal perception of the infant's intersubjectivity were generated. These items were applied to a sample of 125 mothers and the results were submitted to principal components analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Principal components analysis (forced extraction to 3 factors, KMO = .752, Bartlett = 976.202, p = .000; explained variance = 42.12%) identified 22 items grouped in three factors: a) F1, 'Interactive Competence' (α = .817); b) F2, 'Emotional States' (α = .749), and c) F3, 'Initiative' (α = .647). Positive and significant correlations were observed among all MPIIQ factors (p ≤ .01). Maternal perception of infant's intersubjectivity varied according to the number of gestational weeks at birth (T = -1.15, p ≤ .05) and according to the infant´s age (F = 7.834, p ≤ .001). Mothers of preterm infants reported lower perception of infant's intersubjectivity whereas mothers of older infants reported higher perception of infant's intersubjectivity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Maternal Perception of Infant's Intersubjectivity Questionnaire (MPIIQ) seems to be a sensitive instrument, able to discriminate different levels of maternal perception about the infant's intersubjective competences.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43029078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The relationship between acceptance, self-compassion and hope in infertile women: a structural equation analysis.","authors":"Mansoureh Sotoudeh, Yasser Rezapour-Mirsaleh, Azadeh Choobforoushzadeh","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2078485","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2078485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to determine the relationship between psychological acceptance, self-compassion and hope in infertile women.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Infertility distress can make women more vulnerable than men. Acceptance, self-compassion and hope can help infertile women to alleviate their distresses and to peruse the medical treatments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was performed using a cross-sectional descriptive correlational design; A total of 346 women with primary infertility referred to infertility centres of Yazd, Isfahan and Kerman provinces, Iran, participated in the study by completing the self-compassion scale, hope scale and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II). Data were analysed using structural equation analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results of structural equation analysis showed that the path coefficient of self-compassion on acceptance (<i>r</i> = .69, <i>p</i> < .01) and hope (<i>r</i> = .29, <i>p</i> < .05) in infertile women was direct and significant. Acceptance also had a direct effect on hope in infertile women (<i>r</i> = .31, <i>p</i> < .05) and played a significant mediating role in the relationship between self-compassion and hope in infertile women.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings suggest that self-compassion is likely to be an important strategic intervention alongside medical treatments for infertile women, because it leads to problem acceptance and then increases hope in them.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45338395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The effect of empowerment counseling on stress and self-esteem of mothers with hospitalized premature infants.","authors":"Marzieh Karimi, Rafat Bakht, Leili Tapak, Mansoureh Refaei, Behnaz Basiri","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2081674","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2081674","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the effect of counselling on stress and self-esteem of mothers with hospitalized premature infants.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This parallel randomized clinical trial was conducted on 80 primigravida mothers aged 18-40 years, gestational age of 28-34 weeks in 2021 in Iran. The women were randomly assigned to two groups by blocked randomization. The data were collected using a demographic information questionnaire, Paternal Stress Scale and Rosenberg self-esteem questionnaire. Individual counselling based on the GATHER model was carried out within two consecutive weeks in four sessions. Data were analyzed with SPSS 24.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no significant difference between the two groups in demographic variables, stress, and self-esteem before the intervention (P>0.05). There was a substantial difference in the mean score of self - esteem 9.52±3.22 and 16.75±6.39 (P<0.001), stress 154.65±32.15and 61±10.98 (P<0.001) and different dimensions of stress between the control and intervention groups after the intervention. The most significant reduction occurred in the dimension of appearance and behaviour of the infant (cohen d=3.146).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results show counselling with an empowerment approach based on the GATHER model is effective in reducing stress and increasing self-esteem of mothers of premature infants admitted to the intensive care unit.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46968278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mother's mental health and the interaction with her moderate preterm baby in the NICU.","authors":"Andrea Mira, Soledad Coo, Rodolfo Bastías","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2077921","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2077921","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Moderate preterm infants, born between 320/7 and 336/7 weeks, represent a significant number of preterm-born infants; however, they remain a poorly studied group despite their vulnerability. The objective of this correlational study is to describe the impact of having a moderate preterm infant hospitalised in the NICU on the mothers' mental health and how this relates to the interaction between the dyad.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>During the hospitalisation period, 85 moderate preterm mother-infant dyads participated in this study. The participants provided self-reports of depression, parental stress, and skin to skin and breastfeeding practices. Also, mother-infant interaction was assessed in the NICU with an observational scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mothers evidenced high levels of stress and depressive symptoms during the hospitalization. The stress experienced by these women was significant, although weakly, associated with the interaction with their babies; and mothers of small for gestational age babies showed difficulties in this area.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of this study could represent a contribution to a better understanding of the relation between the characteristics of moderate preterm babies, maternal emotional wellbeing, and the quality of mother-infant interactions in NICU settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44914443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicola Wass, Raymond Chadwick, Lisa Caygill, Oliver O'Mara
{"title":"\"It kind of strips down your relationship to its defining features……it just kind of shone a light on what was already there\": A grounded theory of the impact of postpartum psychosis on the couple's relationship.","authors":"Nicola Wass, Raymond Chadwick, Lisa Caygill, Oliver O'Mara","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2103793","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2103793","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental health illness following childbirth. Studies to date have developed from initial focus on experiences of women to address the role and experiences of partners, and recently to touch on the effect on their relationship. This study aimed to build on this work, by focussing directly on the impact of postpartum psychosis on the couple's relationship, from the perspectives of both the woman and her partner.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A constructivist grounded theory approach was utilised to generate a theory that explained the impact of postpartum psychosis on the couple's relationship. In-depth semi-structured interviews were completed with a sample of eight women and six partners.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four stages and five general categories described the processes that the couple experienced, and the impact postpartum psychosis had on their relationship.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The grounded theory adds to current evidence and helps increase understanding of factors that play a role in adjustment and outcomes. New insights were identified, including postpartum psychosis amplifying existing relational patterns; and the mediating role of the pre-existing relationship and couplehood. Clinical implications and areas for further research are considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40574887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bryony Insua-Summerhays, Becca Knowles Bevis, Professor Jane Barlow
{"title":"What tools should be used to identify women in need of additional support in pregnancy?","authors":"Bryony Insua-Summerhays, Becca Knowles Bevis, Professor Jane Barlow","doi":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2103525","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02646838.2022.2103525","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to identify and inform recommendation of self-report and interview-based instruments that are feasible, reliable and valid to evaluate the quality of the maternal-fetal relationship (MFR).</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Several constructs predicting parent-infant interaction and later infant adjustment are used to assess mothers' thoughts and feelings towards their unborn baby, including reflective functioning, mind-mindedness, representation, and fetal attachment. As yet, there is no existing review comparing the quality and accessibility of instruments across each of these constructs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature review was undertaken to synthesise psychometric information on measures reporting on the MFR. Searches of six databases were conducted. English articles were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The QATSDD checklist was used to assess study quality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Of 669 studies identified, 28 met inclusion criteria. Thirteen different instruments were identified for evaluation. Reported reliability and validity varied significantly across instruments, as well as availability for research and/or clinical use.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Suggestions for research and clinical practice include further evaluation of the psychometric properties of tools, particularly for self-report measures of reflective functioning, use of interviews to scaffold reflexivity, and development of clinical policies and procedures to clarify care pathways for expectant mothers needing further support.</p>","PeriodicalId":47721,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40587300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}