EXPERIENCES OF PRETERM NEWBORNS’ MOTHERS REGARDING 
NEONATAL CARE IN POLISH HOSPITALS: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

Grażyna Dykowska; Ewelina Zimałka; Jakub Świtalski; Grażyna Bączek; Sylwia Jopek; Mariola Głowacka

doi:10.5114/hpc.2024.142973

eISSN: 2354-0265
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Health Problems of Civilization Physical activity: diseases and issues recognized by the WHO

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EXPERIENCES OF PRETERM NEWBORNS’ MOTHERS REGARDING NEONATAL CARE IN POLISH HOSPITALS: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

Grażyna Dykowska

^{1, 2}

,

Ewelina Zimałka

³

,

Jakub Świtalski

²

,

Grażyna Bączek

⁴

,

Sylwia Jopek

²

,

Mariola Głowacka

⁵

Warsaw College of Engineering and Health, Poland
Department of Health Economics and Medical Law, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Didactics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
Collegium Medicum, The Mazovian Academy in Płock, Poland

Health Prob Civil.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/hpc.2024.142973

Online publish date: 2024/09/25

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Background
Premature birth is a current medical, psychological and socio-economic problem. The study attempted to determine the causes of preterm births and the experiences of mothers of preterm infants and the care they received in Polish hospital wards, as well as to invite the mothers to self-assess their preparation for further childcare.

Material and methods
The mothers of premature newborns were asked to complete a proprietary questionnaire. The study was conducted in Poland.

Results
250 mothers of premature newborns participated in the study. The most common causes of preterm birth among the respondents were premature rupture of the amniotic membranes (n=84; 33.6%). The majority of mothers indicated that the medical staff provided them with support on the ward (n=216; 86.4%). The majority of respondents (n=191; 76.4%) also indicated that they knew what to look out for in their child’s further development when they left the hospital.

Conclusions
According to the opinions of the majority of participating mothers, the postnatal care provided in the hospital wards was at a satisfactory level. At the same time, a fairly high percentage indicated shortcomings in this respect. There is a need to continuously improve standards so that even more mothers have a sense of being sufficiently cared for.

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EXPERIENCES OF PRETERM NEWBORNS’ MOTHERS REGARDING NEONATAL CARE IN POLISH HOSPITALS: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY

Grażyna Dykowska 1, 2 , Ewelina Zimałka 3 , Jakub Świtalski 2 , Grażyna Bączek 4 , Sylwia Jopek 2 , Mariola Głowacka 5

premature infant, midwifery, mother, nurse, knowledge

Grażyna Dykowska

^{1, 2}

,

Ewelina Zimałka

³

,

Jakub Świtalski

²

,

Grażyna Bączek

⁴

,

Sylwia Jopek

²

,

Mariola Głowacka

⁵