Anxiety and depression in mothers of low birthweight and very low birthweight infants: Birth through 5 months Article

Gennaro, S, York, R, Brooten, D. (1990). Anxiety and depression in mothers of low birthweight and very low birthweight infants: Birth through 5 months . Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, 13(2), 97-109. 10.3109/01460869009009029

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  • Gennaro, S; York, R; Brooten, D

abstract

  • The purpose of this study was to compare two common psychologic stress responses, anxiety and depression, in 27 mothers of very low birthweight (VLBW; ≤1500 grams) preterm infants and 35 mothers of low birthweight (LBW; 1501-2500 grams) preterm infants from the time of the infant's birth until the infants reached 5 months adjusted gestational age. There were significant differences in the patterns of anxiety and depression experienced by mothers of LBW and VLBW infants over time. Mothers of VLBW infants had higher anxiety and depression until 2 months adjusted gestational age while mothers of LBW infants had higher anxiety and depression at 3 and 4 months. Nursing interventions designed to decrease stress during the first postpartal week and to counsel mothers about patterns of anxiety and depression they may experience over time may be useful. © 1990 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.

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publication date

  • January 1, 1990

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start page

  • 97

end page

  • 109

volume

  • 13

issue

  • 2