Correlation of perceived nursing support with stress and self-confidence among the mothers of infants with congenital gastrointestinal anomalies
Background: Hospitalization of infants with congenital anomalies to undergo surgery is
extremely stressful for their family members, particularly their parents. The resultant stress
can negatively affect parents' self-confidence. Objectives: The aim of this study was to
examine the correlation of perceived nursing support with stress and self-confidence among
the mothers of infants with congenital gastrointestinal anomalies. Methods: This correlational
study was conducted in June–November 2015 on 120 mothers whose infants were …
extremely stressful for their family members, particularly their parents. The resultant stress
can negatively affect parents' self-confidence. Objectives: The aim of this study was to
examine the correlation of perceived nursing support with stress and self-confidence among
the mothers of infants with congenital gastrointestinal anomalies. Methods: This correlational
study was conducted in June–November 2015 on 120 mothers whose infants were …