Assessing factors associated with poor maternal mental health among mothers of children born small and sick at 24-47 months in rural Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global investments in neonatal survival have resulted in a growing number of children with morbidities surviving and requiring ongoing care. Little is known about the caregivers of these children in low- and middle-income countries, including maternal mental health which can further negatively impact child health and development outcomes. We aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with poor maternal mental health in mothers of children born preterm, low birthweight (LBW), and with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) at 24-47 months of age in rural Rwanda.

Methods

Cross-sectional study of children 24-47 months born preterm, LBW, or with HIE, and their mothers discharged from the Neonatal Care Unit (NCU) at Kirehe Hospital between May 2015-April 2016

SUBMITTER: Abimana MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7579859 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature