Perceptions Of Mothers Research Articles

The Use of Patient Engagement to Gather Perceptions on the Cost of Infant Feeding.

Patient-oriented research (POR) and patient engagement (PE) has highlighted the value of incorporating patients' ideas and priorities in health research. Using the guiding principles of POR and PE, the current study conducted PE sessions to gain insight on the perceptions of mothers regarding the costs of infant feeding. Four patient engagement sessions were held with mothers residing in Newfoundland and Labrador between November 2019 and January 2020. Mothers were targeted through the Brighter Futures Coalition of St. John's, a not-for-profit community organization. PE sessions were designed in a two-hour format, allowing the research team to engage mothers and identify costs of infant feeding from a mothers' perspective. Through the guiding principles of patient-oriented research and patient engagement, our research team successful engaged with mothers in discussions surrounding the costs of infant feeding. The sessions allowed for an in-depth discussion surrounding monetary costs (eg, incidentals of breast or formula feeding), the associated costs of infant feeding and the workplace (eg, perceived productivity) and environment impacts (eg, single use plastics). During each session, evaluations were provided to solicit feedback on whether the goals and expectations of mothers had been met, and whether they felt their opinions were heard and understood. By conducting patient engagement sessions, informed by patient-oriented research guiding principles, we were able to successfully recruit and engage mothers in discussions that led to a better understanding of their perspectives on the costs of infant feeding.

Perception and Experience of Post-partum Women Towards Birth Companions at a Tertiary Hospital and its Catchment Health Centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Background: Birth companion refers to a person who provides support to laboring women during child birth. Various studies have shown the benefits of birth companions. The objective of this study was to assess the attitude of mothers towards the involvement of birth companions during child birth at St Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC) and its selected catchment health centers. Methodology: The study used a cross-sectional study to determine the perception of postpartum mothers on the involvement of birth companions during child birth. Result: The study included a total of 393 postpartum women. The finding from the study showed majority of the post-partum women (98.7%) were not allowed to have companions during labor. Among postpartum women 27.3 % has negative attitude towards involvement of birth companions. The commonest reasons mentioned by post-partum women for having negative attitude to this practice included need for privacy, religious values and fear of overburdening family members with stress. Conclusion: The findings from this study showed that majority of women were denied the option of having a birth companion. The study has also shown the desire to have birth companion isn’t universal among laboring women in our setup. There is a need to understand the socio-cultural values of the community before embarking on widespread implementation of involvement of birth companions. Key words: Birth companions, post-partum women, Ethiopia

Mothers' Perception of Smart Device Use by Preschool Children

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the perception of mothers of preschool children regarding their use of smart devices. Methods: The participants were ten mothers with preschool children attending a daycare center and using smart devices. Data were collected through purposeful sampling from September to October 2020 using in-depth interviews until data saturation was reached. The collected data were analyzed by a conventional content analysis method. Results: Eight categories were derived. ‘Worry about the risk of addiction’, ‘Interfere with the healthy growth and development of children’, ‘Difficulty in blocking smart devices in the present age and the necessity to use them’, ‘Require appropriate parental guidance on use and encouragement of transition activities’, 'Need to increase children's ability to self-regulate their use', 'Use as an aid to facilitate parenting', ‘Use as a means of relieving children's emotions and communication’, and 'Use it as a resource for education and learning and an opportunity to experience indirectly'. Conclusion: Mothers of preschool children recognized that the use of smart devices was essential to enable them to adapt to the present age and that it was necessary to enhance the children's self-regulation, parental guidance, and encouragement to reduce negative aspects such as the risk of addiction.

Attitudes toward “Non-Traditional” Mothers: Examining the Antecedents of Mothers’ Competence Perceptions

Mothers are the protagonists in a widespread narrative that emphasizes motherhood as prolonged and exclusive attention to children, accompanied by references to natural competence in child-rearing skills. The present research aimed to investigate the linking mechanisms and conditional processes underlying the perception of mothers’ competence. Cisgender heterosexual Italian participants (N = 230) read one of four vignettes describing a situation in which a mother (i.e., heterosexual biological mother, heterosexual stepmothers, lesbian stepmother, and lesbian biological mother) interacts with her two children who had misbehaved. After reading the vignette, the participants rated the depicted mother’s competence and to what extent the children’s misbehaviour was attributable to the mother. Moderated-mediation analyses indicated that all the non-traditional mothers were perceived as being less competent compared to the heterosexual biological mother, by giving them greater responsibility for their children’s misbehaviour, among participants with medium–high levels of traditional gender-role beliefs. Sexual orientation and biology relatedness were not cumulative variables, but intersecting categories creating a unique way to perceive mothers. As the number of non-traditional families grows, negative societal attitudes toward non-traditional parents and their children should be increasingly considered.

Innovative Ante-Natal Care: Healthy Teeth Healthy Baby, An Interprofessional Collaboration Initiative In Indonesia

Abstract Background and problem SDG 3.1 sets out that by 2030, the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) should be reduced to 70 per 100,000 lives and no country should have MMR above 140 per 100,000 lives. Indonesia still has an MMR of 177 by 2017 data by the World bank. Urgent action is needed to improve the health and survival of women and babies. The main causes of MMR in Indonesia are Hemorrhage, followed by pre-eclampsia, and others, related with diabetes, stroke, etc. Importance Previous studies have shown the association between oral dysbiosis and pre-eclampsia, preterm birth and low birth weight. Oral microbiome of the mother being a key player in pregnancy outcomes. Periodontal disease is considered a possible risk factor for the health of the mother and the newborn. Solution Program goal of this program, “Innovative AnteNatal Care, Healthy Teeth, Healthy Baby”, is to create the ecology right from the start, by incorporating oral health diagnosis and prevention into routine antenatal care. This approach achieves a healthy oral condition that can improve systemic health during pregnancy. The program also achieves a healthy and resilient family through oral health empowerment and delivering healthy babies (superior generation 2045- President Joko Widodo). Processes included avocation to provincial health districts, initial survey of the perception and oral health status of pregnant mothers, module preparation, and socialization to health districts and related officers. The program has trained midwives and dental providers and secured governmental budgets for sustainable activities, including socialization and assistance to pregnant mothers and their husbands, field penetration by health professionals, and evaluation of the programs.

Maternal and Fetal Attachment before Birth: Trends in Pregnant Women of Urban Karachi

Background: Maternal-fetal attachment is a multidimensional phenomenon and product of diverse physiological, psychological, and socio-emotional factors. Prenatal period plays a crucial role in forming this bond and further predicts post-natal attachment.
 Methods: The present research was conducted using cross-sectional survey design. 66 participants filled the survey regarding practices, perceptions and attitudes of maternal-fetal attachment, after attending an online session on “Talking to the Baby in the Womb”.
 Results: Analysis revealed that participants eat healthy during prenatal period and talk to their baby in tummy. Wondering when the baby starts thinking, feeling and hearing within also aids in forming maternal-fetal relationship. Statistically significant difference (p=0.013) was found between HCP and PW in terms of attitude towards feeding the baby and perception of mother giving up for the baby (p=0.04).
 Conclusion: Following research allows us to study the differences in the practices between healthcare providers and pregnant women so that interventions can be designed accordingly.

Perception and use of the Child's Health Handbook by professionals and mothers: an interactionist approach

Objective: to understand the perception of health professionals and mothers about the Children's Handbook. Methods: qualitative study, developed in Family Health Units, with 25 professionals and 11 mothers of children under three years old by means of semi-structured interviews. The empirical material was submitted to Inductive Thematic Analysis and interpreted in the light of Symbolic Interactionism. Results: Child Health Handbook was seen as a multi-professional and intersectoral tool that allows continuity of care, guides the professional's conduct and the care of the child's family. However, it was still seen as a vaccination card. As for use, weaknesses were mentioned during home visits and in professionals' records. In addition, mothers only used it when they took the child to the health service. Conclusion: professionals and mothers presented distinct opinions about the Child Health Notebook. Some considered it as an extension of the medical record and others as a tool like the child's card, being used by specific professionals and at specific times. Contributions to practice: the data reveal meanings and perceptions of the health team and mothers about the Child's Health Handbook and its use, bringing contributions to the scientific knowledge on the subject.

Perspektif Ibu Dalam Memilih Kontrasepsi IUD : Scoping Review

Background: One type of long-term contraception, namely the IUD which has high effectiveness, can last 5 to 10 years, but the number of acceptors is still low compared to other methods. The coverage of active IUD contraception participants in 2020 reached 11.91% of all active KB active participants, the low coverage of IUD contraception was due to several factors such as the wrong mother's perspective/perception about IUD contraception and the mother's lack of knowledge about IUD contraception and the lack of husband's support. If it is not handled, the impact that will arise is that users of IUD contraceptive acceptors can decrease. Objective: To review the literature on the mother's perspective in choosing the IUD contraception. Methods: The method in writing this article is a review of the literature contained in the database of health journals, namely PubMed, ProQuest, and Google Scholar. The selected articles are based on full text, open access, in English and Indonesian published based on the last 5 years (2017 – 2021). Results: 35 articles from Google Scholar, 10 articles from pubmed, and 8 articles from ProQuest. The results obtained that there is a significant relationship between the mother's perception or views in choosing the IUD contraception. Conclusion: The conclusion is that knowledge and perceptions of mothers about IUD contraception affect the choice of contraception and husband's support is also very necessary in the selection of contraceptives by providing support and attention will help mothers in choosing contraceptives that they understand, including the advantages and disadvantages, risks of the IUD contraceptive method.

Health Belief Model Analysis with Perception and Behavior of Mothers of Children Under Five Years Old with Diarrhea

Diarrhea is still a public health problem in Indonesia. Many children are victim of diarrheal diseases which are easily preventable and treatable. This study aimed to determine the perception and behavior of mothers of children under five years old with diarrhea based on the Health Belief Model (HBM). This research used qualitative with a phenomenological approach and analyzed based on the theory of the Health Belief Model (vulnerabilities, severity, benefits, barriers, cues to action). Collecting data from 12 informants through in-depth interview, observation, and documentation. The results showed that, based on the results of the HBM analysis with 5 indicators, the informants agreed on the susceptibility to diarrhea in children in the area. This is due to unqualified drinking water sources, poor waste management systems, and poor environmental and personal hygiene for each child. The main obstacle for informants is the absence of a strong will and the nature of not caring about the mother's and her children’s living condition and personal hygiene. In conclusion, the informant's perception of diarrheal disease is a harmless disease. The behavior of the informants did not care about living conditions which could cause repeated diarrhea for their children.

Penyuluhan Inisiasi Menyusui Dini Di Kute Desa Kaya Pangur

Early Breastfeeding Initiation (IMD) can prevent 22% of infant deaths in developing countries at the age of under 28 months, but if the first breastfeeding, when the baby is over two hours old and under the first 24 hours, it can prevent 16% of infant deaths under 28 day. Things that can affect the implementation of IMD, namely first, attitude and health workers. The results showed that the mother's perception of reduced milk production was caused by a lack of knowledge about the normal process of breastfeeding, but most mothers could overcome this if they received proper guidance from health workers. This community service was carried out in April 2022 in Kute, Kaya Pangur Village. The target of this activity is pregnant women, totaling 35 people. This counseling activity was carried out in the form of providing materials and leaflets about early initiation of breastfeeding

Parental attitudes of mothers raising sons with Crohn's disease

The article describes the issues and presents research on parental attitudes of mothers towards somatically ill children. The analysis of the issue includes the mother's point of view as well as the child's point of view. The conducted research shows a relationship between the assessment of parental attitudes of mothers and their assessment of their sons suffering from Leśniowski-Crohn's somatic disease. They point to the differences in the perception of mothers' parental attitudes from these two perspectives. They also show the relationship between the child's age and the mother's attitude. The study included 30 mothers and their 30 teenage sons suffering from Leśniowski-Crohn's disease.

Maternal psychological control and mother-adolescent conflict discussion quality: Different perceptions are key.

Parental psychological control is associated with poor adolescent outcomes, but little research has examined discrepancies between observed and perceived psychological control in predicting conversational outcomes. The present study used a multimethod, multi-informant approach to examine whether independent and joint associations between observer, adolescent, and mother perceptions of maternal psychological control during mother-adolescent conflict discussions were associated with adolescents' and mothers' perceptions of the quality of these conversations. Mother-adolescent dyads (N = 123 dyads) participated in a conflict discussion and subsequently reported on their satisfaction with the process and outcome of the discussion. Mothers' behavior was coded for psychological control and mothers and adolescents separately reported on mothers' psychological control during the discussion. Findings indicate that higher adolescent-perceived psychological control was associated with poorer adolescent- and mother-reported discussion quality controlling for overall relationship discord. Central to our hypotheses, observer, adolescent, and mother perceptions of psychological control significantly interacted with one another to predict discussion quality, though the specific pattern of findings varied across mother- and adolescent-reported discussion quality. Findings suggest that adolescent perceptions of discussion quality are poorest when adolescents attribute psychologically controlling behavior to mothers, particularly when mothers and outside observers report relatively lower levels of psychological control. This study highlights the importance of adolescent perceptions of parents' behavior and of obtaining information about behavior during parent-adolescent conversations from multiple reporters (observers, adolescents, and parents) to develop targeted interventions with parents and adolescents managing conflict. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Attitudes and perceptions of mothers towards childhood vaccination in Greece: lessons to improve the childhood COVID-19 vaccination acceptance.

BackgroundMaternal attitudes and beliefs have been shown to influence childhood vaccination coverage, resulting in under-vaccination, non-vaccination, and vaccination delay. This study aimed to investigate the mothers' attitudes and perceptions about vaccination for their children in Greece.MethodsThis was an online cross-sectional study, conducted from 4 April to 8 June 2020. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information about mothers' and their children's socio-demographic characteristics, previous vaccination behavior, and mothers' attitudes and perceptions about childhood vaccination. Participants included adult mothers with at least one minor child.ResultsOne thousand eight hundred eighty-five mothers participated, with the majority (91.7%) believing in the usefulness of vaccines and that vaccines protect children from serious and life-threatening diseases. A larger percentage of mothers with higher educational attainment agreed/absolutely agreed that all vaccinations provided by the National Vaccination Program must be offered to their children (91.6%) (p = 0.02) and that vaccines protect children from serious and life-threatening diseases (92.9%) (p = 0.01). Significant more married/in cohabitation and not single-parent mothers agreed that vaccines are safe (53.5% and 53.4%, respectively). There were also several significant associations between maternal attitudes toward childhood vaccination and previous maternal vaccination practices [(e.g., adherence to recommended vaccination dosages (all p-values < 0.01), vaccination delays (all p-values < 0.05), and vaccination during pregnancy (all p-values < 0.01)].ConclusionMaternal attitudes and perceptions toward childhood vaccination are significantly influenced by sociodemographic factors and maternal vaccination practices. Revealing those is essential for public health officials in developing future strategies to improve childhood vaccination coverage and acceptance of new vaccines such as the COVID-19 vaccine.

Peran Bidan, Peran Keluarga dan Persepsi Ibu Terhadap Perilaku Pencegahan Anemia Pada Ibu Hamil

Introduction: Anemia in pregnant women is also said to be potentially harmful not only to the mother but also to the child she is carrying. The impact that will occur from anemia is the higher risk of miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, disorders that occur in the fetus and can increase maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the role of the midwife, the role of the family, and the mother's perception of the behavior of preventing anemia in pregnant women in the Lawang Gintung Public Health Center in 2021 Method: The method used in this study was a descriptive quantitative and analytical approach using a cross-sectional design. The population of this study was 149 pregnant women and the sample used was 65 pregnant women as respondents. The sampling technique is simple random sampling. The measuring instrument used is a questionnaire. The analytical method used is Chi-Square with 0.05 using IBM spss v25 Result: The results showed that anemia prevention behavior in pregnant women was included in the good category (50.8%), the role of the midwife was supportive (72.3%), the role of the family good (63.1%), good mother perception (53.8%) in anemia prevention behavior in pregnant women in the Lawang Gintung Health Center area in 2021. Conclusion: In conclusion, there is a significant relationship between the role of the midwife (P-value = 0.044), the role of the family (P-value = 0.016), and the mother's perception (P-value = 0.004) of anemia prevention behavior in pregnant women in the Lawang Gintung Public Health Center area in 2021. Mother's perception is the variable most related to anemia prevention behavior in pregnant women. The better the mother's perception, the better the anemia prevention behavior.

Parental leave‐taking and perceptions of workers as good parents

AbstractObjectiveThis study examines whether parental leave‐taking affects perceptions of workers as good parents, and whether this relationship varies between mothers and fathers.BackgroundContemporary parenthood norms promote intensive parenting, but pressures to engage in intensive parenting are more pronounced for mothers than fathers. Paid parental leave policies have the potential to improve gender equality, but only if such policies help to change gendered parenting norms. We assess whether leave‐taking further entrenches gendered parenting norms within workplaces or promotes greater perceptions of good parenting among fathers.MethodWe use combined data on 3333 respondents from two survey experiments in which parental leave‐taking and parental gender were randomly assigned. This enables us to assess the causal effects of parental leave‐taking on perceptions of mothers and fathers as good parents.ResultsMothers and fathers in married, different‐sex partnerships are more likely to be viewed as good parents when they take longer periods of leave. Also, the positive effects of leave‐taking on perceptions of workers as good parents are stronger for fathers than for mothers—but only for short amounts of leave taken.ConclusionGreater access to, and use of, paid parental leave may enable more parents to be perceived as fulfilling contemporary parenting norms, and may especially increase the likelihood that fathers are viewed as good parents. As such, these policies may help to change gendered perceptions of parenting and promote greater gender equality.

Maternal Kangaroo care education program in the neonatal intensive care unit improved mothers' perceptions, knowledge, perceived barriers and stress relates to premature infant.

To assess the effectiveness of the maternal kangaroo care education programme over 1month and 3months on the mother's perception, knowledge, perceived barriers and stress. A quasi-experimental and longitudinal study was conducted among mothers with premature infants. Forty-eight mother-infant dyads were enrolled per arm in the control and experimental groups. The control group received standard routine care, while the experimental group received a maternal kangaroo care education program. Data were collected through self-administered Kangaroo Care Questionnaires. Chi-square, the general linear model and repeated measures ANOVA were used to analyse data. The demographics are a majority of Malay mothers with multipara, a caesarean delivery with prematurity. At 3months post-intervention, the experimental group reported a significant reduction in stress, a positive perception and good knowledge towards kangaroo care implementation. The mothers' perceived barriers towards kangaroo care significantly decreased after 3months in the experimental group.

Perception of Mothers Towards Neonatal Jaundice in Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

Perception of Mothers Towards Neonatal Jaundice in Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State

Knowledge and Perception of Mothers towards Child Sexual Abuse

Knowledge and Perception of Mothers towards Child Sexual Abuse

HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN LAYANAN KESEHATAN DARI PERSEPSI IBU, BBLR, ASI EKSLUSIF DAN ASUPAN DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA BALITA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS ANAK AIR KOTA PADANG

Stunting is a chronic malnutrition problem caused by insufficient intake of nutrients for a long time due to feeding that is not in accordance with nutritional needs. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of health care support from the perception of mothers, LBW, exclusive breastfeeding, and intake with the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the work area of the Air Child Health Center in Padang City in 2021. This type of research is observational with a cross sectional research design. The population is 3,221 people, the research sample is 97 people using stratified random sampling technique. The data collected includes height with a digital height measuring device (digital wireless), Questionnaire, SQ FFQ. Univariate statistical test results show that stunting toddlers have health service support from mothers' perceptions of less than 37%, low birth weight toddlers 6%, not exclusive breastfeeding 56%, calcium intake less 73%, phosphorus intake 74%, Iodine intake 71.1%, zinc intake 68 %. Bivariate results showed that there was no significant relationship between stunting and health care support (p=0.762), low birth weight (p= 0.183), exclusive breastfeeding (p= 0.658), phosphorus intake (p= 0.173), and a significant relationship between stunting incidence with calcium intake (p= 0.018), iodine intake (p= 0.017), zinc intake (p= 0.008). It is expected that families, especially mothers, can pay more attention to the food consumed by toddlers, not only providing foods that are liked by toddlers but also providing varied foods so that the nutritional needs of toddlers can be met thereby reducing the risk of stunting.

Mothers' experiences and perceptions of their child's weaning process from tube feeding within a multidisciplinary Paediatric Feeding Program.

Previous studies have described the negative impact that tube feeding of children with complex chronic diseases has on the caregivers' emotions, relationships and daily life. It is unclear whether these negative experiences persist or change during and after the weaning process. We sought to explore mothers' experiences and perceptions of their child being weaned off tube feeding within a Paediatric Feeding Program (PFP). We conducted a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with mothers whose children <4 years old had experienced feeding tube weaning within an outpatient, family-centred, telemedicine-supported PFP. The transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. We conducted 9 interviews with mothers of children (n = 10) in the PFP at which point data saturation was achieved. Three main themes emerged: a) the initial emotional toll on mothers stemming from fear of perceived adverse consequences of decreasing tube feeds and uncertainty surrounding efficacy of weaning; b) achievement of weaning via a family-centered approach through gaining trust, close contact, and collaboration with the team; and c) attainment of mothers' expectations of family life through transformed relationships and social activities. A positive evolution of emotions was observed, attributable to the support of the PFP. These experiences suggest that our outpatient weaning program had a positive impact on the stress, fear, and relational challenges that mothers reported before and during initial tube weaning. These findings highlight potential areas of discussion with families at multiple stages of the child's tube feeding experience, to help normalize emotions for families and support coping strategies.