A study describing mothers' opinions of the crying behaviour of infants under one year of age

Nash, Chris; Morris, Jenny; Goodman, Benny

doi:10.1002/car.1017

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“…Fatigue or tiredness has also been associated with a range of difficulties for parents of young children. In a qualitative study it was reported by mothers of infants less than 12 months old that tiredness affected their ability to cope, increased frustration and irritability, and decreased patience (Nash, Morris, & Goodman, 2008). Tiredness has also been found to affect performance in the daily life of parents in the postnatal period (Nyberg & Sternhufvud, 2000).…”

Section: Fatiguementioning

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Fatigue, parenting stress, self-efficacy and satisfaction in mothers of infants and young children

Dunning¹,

Giallo²

2012

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology

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Background: Fatigue is a common health concern reported by mothers of infants and young children, yet little is understood about how fatigue may impact on parenting. Objective: The aim of the study was to explore the associations between fatigue, parenting self-efficacy (PSE) and parenting satisfaction, where parenting stress mediates this relationship. The moderating influence of several contextual factors was also assessed. Method: A sample of 1022 Australian mothers of children aged 0-6 years completed a survey on fatigue, wellbeing and parenting. Results: Path analysis revealed that the relationship between fatigue and PSE was fully mediated by parenting stress, while the relationship between fatigue and parenting satisfaction was partially mediated by parenting stress. Child gender, employment status, family structure and socioeconomic status did not moderate these relationships. Conclusion: Fatigue is a serious health concern for mothers that has potential to adversely affect their level of parenting stress, parenting beliefs and behaviour. Implications for the provision of information and support to manage parent fatigue are discussed.

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Section: Fatiguementioning

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Fatigue, parenting stress, self-efficacy and satisfaction in mothers of infants and young children

Dunning¹,

Giallo²

2012

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology

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“…2007), subsequently eroding parents' sense of efficacy within the parenting role. Qualitative research has reported that parents who are experiencing fatigue also report heightened irritability and reduced patience (Nash et al . 2008), but this has not been empirically confirmed.…”

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Parental fatigue and parenting practices during early childhood: an Australian community survey

Cooklin¹,

Giallo²,

Rose³

2011

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“…Emerging research suggests that fatigue can increase parenting stress [3,6,39], limit patience in coping with infant crying [39], and decrease parenting confidence, satisfaction and self-efficacy [3,6,7]. Recent Australian research shows that mothers and fathers who are fatigued are using more irritable, frustrated and impatient parenting behaviours directed towards their child [3].…”

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Wide Awake Parenting: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a parenting program for the management of post-partum fatigue

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BackgroundExhaustion and fatigue are commonly experienced by parents during the post-partum period, and can have implications for daily functioning, mental health and parenting practices. There is a need for the development of effective interventions to assist parents with the management of fatigue. This paper outlines the procedure for a randomised controlled study which aims to test the efficacy of Wide Awake Parenting, a program for the management of fatigue in the postnatal period.Methods/designParents with an infant less than 6 months of age, and from seven Local Government Areas in Melbourne, Australia were invited to participate in this study. Parents were randomised to receive the Wide Awake Parenting program (intervention groups) or usual care (control group) offered by health services. The Wide Awake Parenting program provides parents with psycho-education and information about fatigue, and strategies to reduce its effects either via a self-directed method, or professionally led with a home visit and telephone support. Baseline data will be collected prior to randomisation, and further data will be collected at 2- and 6-weeks post intervention.DiscussionTo our knowledge this is the first randomised controlled trial of a program which compares the efficacy of a self-management approach and health professional assistance for the management of fatigue in the early post-partum period. If effective, it could offer an important, universal public health management approach to this common health concern.Trial registration numberAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12611000133932.

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A study describing mothers' opinions of the crying behaviour of infants under one year of age

Cited by 24 publications

References 18 publications

Fatigue, parenting stress, self-efficacy and satisfaction in mothers of infants and young children

Fatigue, parenting stress, self-efficacy and satisfaction in mothers of infants and young children

Parental fatigue and parenting practices during early childhood: an Australian community survey

Wide Awake Parenting: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a parenting program for the management of post-partum fatigue

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