Parenting preterm infants: a qualitative study of emotional distress, educational needs, and family support

Riyanti, Eka and Lasimbang, Helen Benedict and Sa'at, Siti Fatimah and Teck, Kew Seih (2026) Parenting preterm infants: a qualitative study of emotional distress, educational needs, and family support. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 32 (5). pp. 1-5. ISSN 1355-1841

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Abstract

Background: Parents of preterm infants often experience distress and low confidence, particularly during the transition from NICU to home. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 parents of preterm infants (24–34 weeks’ gestation) recruited purposively. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and thematically analysed. Results: Four themes were identified: (1) emotional shock and disrupted parental confidence; (2) navigating caregiving across the NICU-to-home transition; (3) the need for practical and repeatable education; and (4) family support as shared emotional and practical care. Conclusion: Parents described a need for clear, repeated, practical, and family-inclusive education across the transition from the NICU to home. Further research is needed to determine whether these approaches influence parental confidence, caregiving practices, or infant outcomes.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Infant Premature Parents Social support
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT86.3 Nurse and patient
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Professional Nursing Studies
Depositing User:	Dr SITI FATIMAH SA'AT
Date Deposited:	02 Nov 2026 17:10
Last Update:	02 Nov 2026 17:10
Queue Number:	2026-10-Q5963
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/132410
Indexed In:	SCOPUS

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