Prevention of traumatic stress in mothers of preterms: 6-month outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder are a well-recognized phenomenon in mothers of preterm infants, with implications for maternal health and infant outcomes. This randomized controlled trial evaluated 6-month outcomes from a skills-based intervention developed to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.

Methods

One hundred five mothers of preterm infants were randomly assigned to (1) a 6- or 9-session intervention based on principles of trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy with infant redefinition or (2) a 1-session active comparison intervention based on education about the NICU and parenting of the premature infant. Outcome measures included the Davidson Trauma Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory II, and the Beck Anx

SUBMITTER: Shaw RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4187238 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature