PMID: 8952787Oct 1, 1996Paper

Evaluation of the views of 189 mothers on the sensory capacities of their newborn infants. Can the information be a tool for prevention?

Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Sociéte française de pédiatrie
M BerthierD Oriot

Abstract

IS INFORMATION A TOOL FOR PREVENTIVE ACTION? The aim of this study was to evaluate maternal beliefs concerning neonatal performances, to compare them with currently accepted knowledge and to analyse parameters that could influence the maternal judgement. A total of 189 mothers in the postpartum period were prospectively questioned about their beliefs concerning the developmental visual, auditive, olfactive, gustative and sensitive functions of their neonates. Only 57.7% of mothers agreed with the fact that their neonates were able to see. Similarly, there were more than 80% for the olfactive and gustative function and more than 90% for the auditive function and pain discrimination. Multiparity and high level of professional activities improved the mothers' answers about the visual abilities of their neonates. Scientific information through media appeared poorly assimilated. The time spent by the mothers in the maternity home or word could be used to inform them.

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