Preterm birth is defined as delivery occurring at >=28 and <37 gestational weeks. This study focuses on group-based parenting education for mothers of preterm infants, with the aim of improving maternal parenting efficacy.
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Gestational age and parity: Mothers of premature infants who delivered at 32 weeks <= gestational age <= 36?^6 weeks; 2. Neonatal condition: The newborn is transferred to the NICU within 24 hours after birth; 3. Diagnostic basis: The diagnostic criteria for preterm birth refer to the definition of preterm birth in the 9th edition of "Obstetrics and Gynecology", which is delivery at 28 weeks but less than 37 weeks of gestation; 4. Data integrity requirements: The research subjects should be able to cooperate in completing at least 4 group activities and follow-up evaluations at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months postpartum; 5. Informed consent: The research participants themselves agree to participate in this study and sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe physical illness of the mother: The mother of a premature infant suffers from severe diseases of the heart, brain, lungs, kidneys and other organs or other serious chronic diseases, and is unable to cooperate with the researchers; 2. Mother's mental or communication disorders: The mother has mental or language communication disorders and is unable to communicate normally and complete the questionnaire; 3. Severe illness of the mother: The mother is transferred to the intensive care unit for treatment due to the need for her condition after giving birth; 4. Severe diseases in premature infants: Premature infants who suffer from congenital genetic metabolic diseases, congenital malformations, and other diseases that require surgical operations; 5. Premature infants giving up treatment: Premature infants whose family members give up treatment; 6. Refusal of informed consent: Where a research participant or their legal representative refuses to sign the informed consent form.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding self-efficacy;Parenting sense of competence;Anxiety symptoms;Maternal neonatal care ability;Edinburgh Postnatal DePression Scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acceptability;Feasibility;Participation rate;Loss to follow-up rate; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University