J R Sullivan1. 1. Faculty of Health, Division of Nursing, University of Western Sydney Macarthur, NSW, Australia.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To investigate the development of feelings of attachment between fathers and their preterm infants and to identify factors that help or hinder this process. DESIGN: A longitudinal descriptive design was used to obtain fathers' perceptions of their infants, feelings for their infants, and other related factors. SAMPLE: A convenience sample of 27 fathers of preterm infants was recruited. MAIN OUTCOME VARIABLE: The main outcome variable was the time at which fathers first held their infants. RESULTS: The earlier fathers held their babies, the sooner they reported feelings of warmth and love for them.
PURPOSE: To investigate the development of feelings of attachment between fathers and their preterm infants and to identify factors that help or hinder this process. DESIGN: A longitudinal descriptive design was used to obtain fathers' perceptions of their infants, feelings for their infants, and other related factors. SAMPLE: A convenience sample of 27 fathers of preterm infants was recruited. MAIN OUTCOME VARIABLE: The main outcome variable was the time at which fathers first held their infants. RESULTS: The earlier fathers held their babies, the sooner they reported feelings of warmth and love for them.
Authors: Kristin F Lutz; Lori S Anderson; Susan K Riesch; Karen A Pridham; Patricia T Becker Journal: J Spec Pediatr Nurs Date: 2009-10 Impact factor: 1.260