Mother-to-infant Bonding and Prematurity Are Associated With Sensory Processing at 12 Months of Age
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Preterm
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
- Enrollment
- 42
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Establishing a strong bond between mother and infant is crucial for fostering healthy relationships in the future. This research sought to investigate the correlation between mother-to-infant bonding and sensory processing, as well as the connection between prematurity and sensory processing in 12-month-old infants.
Detailed Description
At the age of four months, mothers will utilize the Mother-Infant Attachment Scale (MIBS) to evaluate the bonding between themselves and their infants. Subsequently, at 12 months old, the sensory processing abilities of the infants will be assessed using the Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI). The study will encompass both preterm and term-born children.
Investigators
Ayse Simsek
Gazi University
Gazi University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •preterm children with a gestational age \<34 weeks Term children with a gestational age between 37 and 41 weeks
Exclusion Criteria
- •infants with chromosomal defects, metabolic or neuromuscular disease,
- •hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, congenital heart disease,
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale
Time Frame: 15 minutes
The Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale is a tool designed for evaluating mother-infant bonding. Comprising 10 items on a 4-point scale, this scale yields a total score ranging from 0 to 30. Higher scores on the scale are indicative of poorer mother-to-infant bonding.
Test of Sensory Functions in Infants
Time Frame: 30 minutes
The test consists of 24 items divided into five subtests: sensory processing and reactivity. subtests include: deep pressure, adaptive motor functions, visual-tactile integration, ocular-motor control, and vestibular stimulation. By observing the baby's response, items are scored from negative to normal according to the criteria provided; Items are given 0, 1 or 2 points depending on the baby's reaction.