EFFECTIVENESS OF NURSE LED COUNSELLING SESSIONS ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING OF MOTHERS WITH PRETERM INFANTS AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS IN SWAT

Abstract

Mothers of premature babies often exhibit emotional and psychological challenges due to the complexities associated with premature births. These challenges can include heightened anxiety, stress, and feelings of helplessness, which, if left unaddressed, can affect both the mother’s well-being and her ability to care for her infant. Nurse-led counseling has emerged as a valuable intervention in the provision of mental and psychological assistance to mother during critical period like this.

Aim

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of nurse-led counseling sessions on psychological wellbeing of mothers with preterm infants.

Methods and Materials

The study was a Quasi Experimental Study, carried out in district Swat. Data were collected in NICU of Saidu Teaching Hospital Swat. A total 71 participants were employed in study. A Non Probability Convenient Sampling technique was used. Pre and post interventional data were collected using Psychological wellbeing questionnaire. Approval for study was taken from KMU ERB. All ethical considerations ensured before the collection of data.

Results

Pre-intervention majority (44%) of the candidates were reported medium Psychological wellbeing while improved further to (59%) post-intervention, followed by Low psychological wellbeing (39%) to (11%) and high psychological well-being (17%) to (30%) after the intervention. There was significant (P=0.000) mean difference between pre and post interventional psychological well-being score.

Conclusion

Results of the study concluded that nurse led counseling session have a magnificent effect on the psychological wellbeing of the mothers having preterm infants. Proper interventions are needed to address these issues and improve the psychological wellbeing of the mothers.