A pilot study on assessing parental stress in Romanian NICU and exploring parental mental health outcomes

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Pilot study reveals elevated anxiety and depression in NICU mothers, highlighting gaps in support.

Mothers of preterm infants reported higher anxiety and depression scores compared to those with term infants, though not statistically significant.
PSS:NICU responses indicated elevated stress levels in preterm infant mothers, particularly in specific relational and behavioral domains.
The Romanian PSS:NICU scale demonstrated excellent internal consistency, ensuring reliable assessment among mothers.
Findings suggest a need for systematic psychological screening and culturally adapted support in Romanian NICUs.

Cîmpian et al. (2025) studied this question.

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