The Relationship Between Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Mother-to-Infant Bonding

Mother to infant bonding is thought to be an important health outcome of nursing care during the perinatal period. Maternal attachment to the fetus may play a role in development of the subsequent bonding of a mother for her infant. Health professionals can have an impact on how a mother views her role performance, and is able to form a bond of attachment to her fetus and, subsequently, with her infant. Few studies, however, have been done to evaluate the relationship between the way a woman attaches to her fetus, and the way a new mother bonds with her infant. Therefore, this study seeks to answer the question, Is there a relationship between maternal-fetal attachment and mother-to-inf a nt. bonding? Women participating in this study completed the Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale (MFAS) during the third trimester during contacts at Women\u27s, Infants\u27 and Children\u27s (WIC) clinics, prenatal classes, or at work. The Mother and Baby Questionnaire (MABQ), a measure of maternal- infant bonding, was completed during the four to eight week postpartum period, either at the clinic, or after mailing to the subject\u27s home. Pregnant women age 18 or older were invited to participate. A total of 55 women completed the prenatal questionnaire; 39 of these submitted usable packets of postpartum data. Correlations among MFAS subscales ranged froit .27 to .54, Correlations among MABQ subscales varied from about 0 to .50. Correlations between MABQ subscales/modes and total scores were higher, ranging from .50 to .87. Correlations between MFAS and MABQ total scores were relatively low with r=.26 (p\u3c.06). Subscales correlations of the MFAS and MABQ are also relatively low. Results of this study were discussed from theoretical and practice perspectives

Readership Assessment of Missouri’s Discover&Enlighten: Implications for Publications and Teaching Programs

Readership analyses are among the most common types of evaluation research in agricultural communications today. The research reported here was undertaken to measure the effectiveness of Discover&Enlighten, a monthly newsletter published by the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. This study employed mail survey methods. A total of 335 reader names were randomly selected from the 2,700-member mailing list for inclusion in the sample. A structured questionnaire developed by the researchers assessed readers’ perceptions of the newsletter, their interest in various topics, and selected demographic characteristics. Descriptive and multivariate statistics are reported based on 150 completed questionnaires, or a total response rate of 45 percent. Findings indicate that respondents desire a mix of stories ranging from natural resources to life sciences to production agriculture. Findings also indicate generally positive perceptions toward the newsletter and delivery methods. Nearly 90 percent of the respondents indicated that Discover&Enlighten is a truthful source of information. Fewer than one fourth indicated a preference for receiving the newsletter electronically rather than in print form. The theoretical model developed to predict reader preferences for receiving the newsletter was shown to be only slightly successful

Modeling Preference for Agricultural College Publications: A Readership Study of Missouri\u27s Focus21

Audience studies are some of the most common and useful types of evaluation research in applied communications today

Health Equity Starts with Us: Recommendations from the IN-CTSI Racial Justice and Health Equity Task Force

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Software process assessments

Software process assessments (SPA's) are part of an ongoing program of continuous quality improvements in AT&T. Their use was found to be very beneficial by software development organizations in identifying the issues facing the organization and the actions required to increase both quality and productivity in the organization

A Mental Health Self-Screening Tool for Graduate Students

Background: Excessive perceived stress and mental health crises are escalating among college students. About 50% meet mental health disorder criteria, and half of them receive inadequate treatment. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a 15-20 minute online, anonymous, mental health self-screening survey and resource tool for graduate students across a large midwestern university campus. Methods: A descriptive, correlational design addressed the study's aims. Recruitment occurred through multiple campus communication mechanisms and included a brief study description, quick reference (QR) code, and weblink to access the tool and survey. Data collected with the tool included demographic items and scores from standardized screening instruments measuring burnout, perceived stress, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol misuse, and health behavior practices. Descriptive and correlational statistics were computed. Results: Among 778 graduate students who accessed and completed the survey, nearly 60% met the burnout threshold, 58% scored 8 (of 16) on the stress scale, 32% met the depression threshold, 47% met the anxiety threshold, 54% reported one or more symptoms of PTSD, and 38% reported poor health behaviors. Significant positive correlations (r = 0.184 to 0.615) were found between burnout, perceived stress, depression, and anxiety. Health behavior scores were significantly negatively correlated (r = -0.151 to -0.283) with burnout, perceived stress, depression, and anxiety. Scores differed by gender, race, and graduate student status (part-time vs. full-time). Female identifying students, age, and hours worked per week were associated with various outcome scores. Students commented that the tool needed more specific resources tailored to their scores. Conclusions: The data support the need for tailored coping resources based on student self-reported data. Video-based micromodules guiding individuals through coping skills (breathing, mindfulness, identifying negative thoughts, gratitude exercises) have since been developed and will be studied as a tailored resource for students

Clinician Mental Health and Well‐Being During Global Healthcare Crises: Evidence Learned From Prior Epidemics for COVID‐19 Pandemic

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Exploring First Responders\u27 Use and Perceptions on Continuous Health and Environmental Monitoring

First responders lose their lives in the line of duty each year, and many of these deaths result from strenuous physical exertion and exposure to harmful environmental agents. Continuous health monitoring may detect diseases and alert the first responder when vital signs are reaching critical levels. However, continuous monitoring must be acceptable to first responders. The purpose of this study was to discover first responders\u27 current use of wearable technology, their perceptions of what health and environmental indicators should be monitored, and who should be permitted to monitor them. The survey was sent to 645 first responders employed by 24 local fire department stations. A total of 115 (17.8%) first responders answered the survey and 112 were used for analysis. Results found first responders perceived a need for health and environmental monitoring. The health and environmental indicators that respondents perceived as most important for monitoring in the field were heart rate (98.2%) and carbon monoxide (100%), respectively. Overall, using and wearing monitoring devices was not age-dependent and health and environmental concerns were important for first responders at any stage of their career. However, current wearable technology does not seem to be a viable solution for first responders due to device expense and durability issues

Tests for Positive Selection on Immune and Reproductive Genes in Closely Related Species of the Murine Genus Mus

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