Ashlee J Vance1, Deena K Costa2, Debra H Brandon3. 1. National Clinician Scholars Program, University of Michigan, Assistant Scientist, Center for Health Policy & Health Services Research, Henry Ford Health System. 2. Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, School of Nursing, University of Michigan. 3. Duke University School of Nursing; School of Medicine, Duke University.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Infants with medical complexity are have multiple chronic conditions and require specialized intensive care. One important factor in optimizing infant health and development is parenting self-efficacy (PSE). The purpose of this study was to examine parental self-efficacy in fathers over time. METHODS: A longitudinal survey study was conducted with fathers of medically complex infants. We used the validated Karitane Parent Confidence Scale to assess PSE and multivariable linear regression examined the associations between father and infant characteristics on PSE. RESULTS: Fathers (n=27) were white (74%), married (85%), high school educated (37%), with incomes ≥ $US50,000 (66%). Father's mean PSE score was 39.28 (±3.9). Hispanic ethnicity and total number of chronic conditions were significant predictors of lower PSE in fathers (p < .03). CONCLUSIONS: Fathers of medically complex infants reported low PSE. More strategic interventions need to focus on self-efficacy and creating opportunities for connection between fathers and infants.
INTRODUCTION: Infants with medical complexity are have multiple chronic conditions and require specialized intensive care. One important factor in optimizing infant health and development is parenting self-efficacy (PSE). The purpose of this study was to examine parental self-efficacy in fathers over time. METHODS: A longitudinal survey study was conducted with fathers of medically complex infants. We used the validated Karitane Parent Confidence Scale to assess PSE and multivariable linear regression examined the associations between father and infant characteristics on PSE. RESULTS: Fathers (n=27) were white (74%), married (85%), high school educated (37%), with incomes ≥ $US50,000 (66%). Father's mean PSE score was 39.28 (±3.9). Hispanic ethnicity and total number of chronic conditions were significant predictors of lower PSE in fathers (p < .03). CONCLUSIONS: Fathers of medically complex infants reported low PSE. More strategic interventions need to focus on self-efficacy and creating opportunities for connection between fathers and infants.
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