Hélia Soares

Developmental and evolutionary assumptions in a study about the impact of premature birth and low income on mother-infant interaction

In order to study the impact of premature birth and low income on mother–infant interaction, four Portuguese samples were gathered: full-term, middle-class (n = 99); premature, middle-class (n = 63); full-term, low income (n = 22); and premature, low income (n = 21). Infants were filmed in a free play situation with their mothers, and the results were scored using the CARE Index. By means of multinomial regression analysis, social economic status (SES) was found to be the best predictor of maternal sensitivity and infant cooperative behavior within a set of medical and social factors. Contrary to the expectations of the cumulative risk perspective, two factors of risk (premature birth together with low SES) were as negative for mother–infant interaction as low SES solely. In this study, as previous studies have shown, maternal sensitivity and infant cooperative behavior were highly correlated, as was maternal control with infant compliance. Our results further indicate that, when maternal lack of responsiveness is high, the infant displays passive behavior, whereas when the maternal lack of responsiveness is medium, the infant displays difficult behavior. Indeed, our findings suggest that, in these cases, the link between types of maternal and infant interactive behavior is more dependent on the degree of maternal lack of responsiveness than it is on birth status or SES. The results will be discussed under a developmental and evolutionary reasoning.

Úlceras por pressão: perceção dos familiares acerca do impacto emocional e custos intangíveis

Pressure ulcers are a problem with great relevance for patients who suffer from them and for their relatives. The emotional impact of pressure ulcers is in...

Parents attending to nurse visits and birth age contribute to infant development: A study about the determinants of infant development

Life experiences and parenting play an important role in infant development. To prevent developmental risks and support parents in their educational role, it is important to identify the determinants of infant development. In this study, we investigate the association between child, maternal, family and social variables, and infant development, as well as we investigate the determinants of infant development. A sample of 86 healthy infants and their mothers participated in this study. At 11-months, infant development was assessed with Schedule of Growing Skills II (SGSII). To assess mother-infant quality of interaction, the dyads were observed in free play at 12-months using CARE-Index. Maternal sensitivity and infant cooperative behavior were correlated with SGSII global scores and sub-scales. Infant development was associated with maternal years of education, number of siblings, birth weight or risks in pregnancy. Number of nurse visits attended by parents during the infant first year and birth age were determinants of infant development.

Adaptação portuguesa da Escala de Perceção da Qualidade de Relação Pais-Cuidadores

The present study aim t o de scribe the process of the Portuguese adaptation to nursing care of the Parent - Caregiver Relationship Scale – parents’...

16α,17α‐Epoxy‐20‐oxopregn‐5‐ene‐3β,21‐diyl di­acetate

The title compound, C25H34O6, has a 3β,21-configuration, with the epoxy O atom at 16α,17α. Rings A and C have chair conformations which are slightly flattened. Because of the presence of a double bond, ring B assumes an 8β,9α-half chair conformation. Ring D has a conformation close to a 14α-envelope. Cohesion of the crystal can be attributed to van der Waals interactions and weak C—H⋯O interactions.