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Quality of couple relationship and associated factors in parents of NICU-cared infants during the first year after birth

Medicine and Health

Quality of couple relationship and associated factors in parents of NICU-cared infants during the first year after birth

C. Persson, J. Ericson, et al.

This longitudinal study reveals vital factors affecting couple relationship quality in parents of NICU infants one year after birth. Highlighting the impact of social support and shared sleep during hospitalization, the research suggests strategies to enhance couple bonds. Conducted by Christine Persson, Jenny Ericson, Mats Eriksson, Raziye Salari, and Renée Flacking.

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Abstract
This longitudinal study investigated factors associated with couple relationship quality in parents of NICU infants one year postpartum, comparing them to parents from maternity units (MUs). Better social support and a 7–14-day hospital stay were positively associated with the relationship in NICU mothers, while lack of shared sleep with the partner and infant during hospitalization was negatively associated. Depressive symptoms negatively impacted the relationship among NICU fathers. No differences in relationship quality trajectories were found between NICU and MU parents. Improving social support, facilitating togetherness during hospitalization, and addressing parental depression are suggested to strengthen couple relationships.
Publisher
Journal of Perinatology
Published On
Aug 03, 2024
Authors
Christine Persson, Jenny Ericson, Mats Eriksson, Raziye Salari, Renée Flacking
Tags
NICU
relationship quality
social support
depression
couple dynamics

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