Impacts of Neonatal Hospitalization on Families during the 2019 Coronavirus Pandemic

Objective Limited data are available regarding family and financial well-being among parents whose infants were hospitalized during the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The study objective was to evaluate of in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) COVID-19. Study Design Parents recruited for this online, cross-sectional survey via support groups on social media. Data collection completed between May 18, 2020 July 31, 2020. final sample consisted 178 parents, who had an infant NICU February 1, primary outcomes impact life stability, as measured by Impact Family scale, instrument that evaluates changes a result or childhood illness. Results Of parent respondents, 173 (97%) mothers, 107 (59.4%) non-Hispanic White, 127 (69.5%) born prematurely. reported significant greater difficulty. Extremely premature infants, lower household income, mental health, parental confidence predictive impacts life. Conclusion their infant's hospitalization amid Further studies needed guide clinical practice inform family-supportive resources can mitigate consequences well-being. Key Points