Browsing by Subjects (CINAHL) "Mothers"
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As Normal a Life as Possible: Mothers and Their Daughters with Congenital Heart Disease
This study utilized qualitative descriptive methodology to examine the impact of the chronic illness, specifically congenital or acquired childhood heart disease, on the mother-daughter relationship. Many studies have ... -
The Assessment of the Mother-Newborn Interaction
This study investigated the relationship between individual differences in mother-newborn interactional contingency and individual differences in three month postpartum measures of infant competence, perceived maternal ... -
A Comparison of Mother-Child Interaction Between Adolescent and Adult Mothers of Preschoolers
Two main purposes of this study were: (a) to compare the mother-child interactions between adolescent and adult mothers; and (b) to examine the changes of adolescent mothers' mother-child interactions over time. Forty-three ... -
A Description of the Maternal Decision-making Process Regarding Circumcision
Mothers, as dependent-care agents for their child, must make multiple decision concerning the health care of the child. One of the first decisions that must be made by mothers of male children is a decision for or against ... -
The Effects of the Mother's Appraisal of Her Employment Status on the Preterm Infant's Development at 3 Months
The issue of whether maternal employment has negative consequences for the child has been frequently studied, although with conflicting results. Only one study has been reported that examined the effects of maternal ... -
The Experience of Violence and Help-seeking Among Mothers of Adult Chronically Mentally Ill Individuals
Mothers of mentally ill adults are frequently primary caretakers. If mentally ill individuals become violent, mothers are most often victims. In their role as primary caretakers, mothers are knowledgeable regarding their ... -
A Mother's Lived Experience During an Acute Episodic Hospitalization of a Child with a Chronic Condition: A Case Study
Chronic conditions affect approximately 31% of children less than 18 years of age of which 2% have severe conditions. Advances in medical and surgical technologies have created and maintained this growing population of ... -
Mothers' Interpretations of Their Children's Behavior During Mother-Child Interaction
The purpose of this study was to gain understanding about mothers' motivations, intentions, and the meaning they ascribe to their children's behavior by exploring and describing mothers' interpretations of their children's ... -
Navigating Through Uncertainty: Breastfeeding the High-risk Infant
The purpose of this study was to understand the breastfeeding process mothers' face with their high-risk infants. Grounded theory methodology was used in this qualitative study to capture the richness of this experience. ... -
Predictors of Role Identity and Role Attainment in Mothers of Premature Infants
The purpose of this study was to identify whether stress, social support, maternal age and infant birthweight contributed to role identity and role attainment in mothers of premature infants: (1) when the infant was being ... -
Reconnecting: A Grounded Theory Study of Formerly Homeless Mothers
Homelessness is a condition that adversely affects the spirit, mind, and body of an individual. Homeless mothers are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population and are a vulnerable, at-risk group. Current ... -
Social Support and Relationship Expectations in Mothers of Sick and Well Newborns
The purpose of the study was to investigate if social support and fulfillment of relationship expectations were related to personal outcomes and quality of relationships for mothers of sick and well newborns. The study ...
