Assessing maternal postnatal depression, bonding and practices in mothers of preterm and low birth weight infants in Indonesia.

ABSTRACT: Preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants face elevated health risks and require specialized care. Maternal postnatal depression (PND) and the quality of mother-infant bonding are critical determinants of caregiving practices and neonatal outcomes. However, practical, validated methods for assessing these constructs remain limited within the Indonesian clinical and research context. This study presents a protocol for assessing PND and bonding among mothers of preterm and LBW infants in Indonesia. A community-based cross-sectional design was implemented across three districts in West Sumatra. A total of 255 mothers of preterm or LBW infants were selected using multistage random sampling. PND was measured using the validated 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), with a cut-of

SUBMITTER: Nindrea RD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743553 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature