Impact of current Australian paid parental leave on families of preterm and sick infants.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Parents of preterm or sick infants are at increased risk of mental health problems. The financial stress associated with an infant's prolonged hospital stay can have an additional negative effect on families' wellbeing and child development. This study explores parent use of Australian paid parental leave (PPL) and the financial impact of having an infant requiring neonatal care.

Methods

Retrospective, cross-sectional, online survey study conducted from November 2020 to February 2021. Participants were parents of babies born from 1 January 2013, admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit or special care nursery in Australia. The survey explored use of Australian Government and private sector PPL, and financial stress. Parent-reported anxiety and depression were measured

SUBMITTER: Eeles AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9805188 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature