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  • Title: Correlates of mother-infant interaction in premature infants from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
    Author: Zahr L.
    Journal: Pediatr Nurs; 1991; 17(3):259-64. PubMed ID: 2062586.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To examine the relationship among infant temperament, maternal background, social support, confidence, and mother-infant interaction in a low socieconomic status population. METHOD: Interaction between 49 premature infants and their mothers was assessed longitudinally at ages 4 months and 8 months using feeding and play scales. Social support, maternal confidence, and infant temperament were also assessed by questionnaires given to the mother. RESULTS: At 4 months, mother-child interaction was significantly correlated with length of hospitalization, birthweight, temperament, and social support. At 8 months, only temperament and social support were correlated with mother-infant interaction. CONCLUSIONS: Efforts should be focused on early assessment of mother's perceptions of their infants. Support systems should be evaluated prior to discharge.
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