The effect of formal, neonatal communication-intervention training on mothers in kangaroo care
نویسندگان
چکیده
BACKGROUND Due to low-birth-weight, preterm birth, HIV and/or AIDS and poverty-related factors, South Africa presents with an increased prevalence of infants at risk of language delay. A Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) unit offers unique opportunities for training. AIM The aim of the present study was to determine if formal, neonatal communication-intervention training had an effect on mothers' knowledge and communication interaction with their high-risk infants. METHODS Three groups of mothers participated: Group 1 was trained whilst practicing KMC; Group 2 was not trained but practiced KMC; and Group 3 was also not trained but practiced sporadic KMC. Ten mothers per group were matched for age, education level and birth order of their infants. The individual training was based on graded sensory stimulation and responsive mother-infant communication interaction, which emphasised talking and singing by the mother. RESULTS Significant differences were found in mother-infant communication interaction between all three groups, which indicated a positive effect on Group 1 with training. Group 2, KMC without training, also had a positive effect on interaction. However, Group 1 mothers with training demonstrated better knowledge of their infants and were more responsive during interaction than the other two groups. CONCLUSION The present study suggests that neonatal communication-intervention training adds value to a KMC programme.
منابع مشابه
Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care on the Self-esteem of Mothers of Preterm Infants Hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Background: Preterm newborn birth is usually a challenge for the mother and the family. The mother feels inadequate for the care of her newborn and her self-esteem decreases. In this regard, this study aimed to determine the effect of Kangaroo other Care (KMC) on the self-esteem of mothers of preterm newborns. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 46 pairs of m...
متن کاملTHE EFFECT OF PROVIDING SPIRITUAL CARE BASED ON THE " GHALBE SALIM " MODEL TO MOTHERS ON SOME PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIABLES OF PREMATURE BABIES HOSPITALIZED IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS
Background & Aims: Mothers with hospitalized neonates require holistic care, especially spiritual care. This study aimed to determine the effect of spiritual care based on the " Ghalbe Salim " model to mothers on some physiological variables of premature neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Materials & Methods: Fifty mothers with premature babies were selected in two hospital...
متن کاملThe Effect of Spiritual Self-Care Training on Feeling of Comfort in Mothers of Hospitalized Preterm Infants
Background and aim: The stress resulting from premature delivery and the related neonatal care induces psychological and physical pressure on the mothers, and adversely affects their feeling of comfort. It seems that spiritual care as a sort of communication with a higher power (God) can bring peace to the stressed mothers, and prevent anxiety. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate th...
متن کاملThe Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care Immediately after Delivery on Mother-infant Attachment 3 Months after Delivery
Background The aim of this study was determine the effect of kangaroo mother care (KMC) immediately after delivery on mother-infant attachment 3-month after delivery. Materials and Methods: In this RCT study, 72 mother-infant pairs were randomly divided in to kangaroo mother care and routine care groups.The intervention group received kangaroo mother care (KMC) in the first two hours post birt...
متن کاملThe effect of Yakson touch on neonatal weight of premature infants admitted to the intensive care unit of Taleghani Hospital in Gonbad Kavous 2020
.1 Semnani N, Hojjati H, Akhoundzadeh G. The Effect of Yakson Touch on Pain Control Due to Nasogastric Intubation in Premature Infants Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Taleghani Gonbad Hospital in 2019. arumshcj. 2020;22(2):93-101. .2 Hanieh Sajadi GAHH. The Effect of Empowerment Program on Participation of Mothers with Premature Infants Hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care U...
متن کامل