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Acceptability and feasibility of collecting psychosocial data from fathers of very low birth weight infants

Bagge, SR; Westgate, B; Few, K; Clarke, P; Adlam, A; Walsh, J; O'Brien, M; (2017) Acceptability and feasibility of collecting psychosocial data from fathers of very low birth weight infants. Journal of Child Health Care , 21 (3) pp. 283-291. 10.1177/1367493517715147. Green open access

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of collecting outcome data from parents of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and to explore the psychological and social adaptation of fathers. Questionnaires were distributed to 38 parents of VLBW infants and 36 parents of term infants within a hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Field notes were also taken. Parents indicated collecting outcome data in this population was feasible and acceptable, but barriers and difficulties in data collection were identified, particularly for fathers. Furthermore, parents highlighted a lack of emotional support for fathers. In conclusion, research with parents of VLBW infants should happen with consultation, flexibility and measures designed specifically for this population.

Type: Article
Title: Acceptability and feasibility of collecting psychosocial data from fathers of very low birth weight infants
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1177/1367493517715147
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1367493517715147
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Father, neonatal, parents, recruitment, support
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Social Research Institute
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10066981
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