The Association between Prematurity, Antibiotic Consumption, and Mother-Infant Attachment in the First Year of Life

The Association between Prematurity, Antibiotic Consumption, and Mother-Infant Attachment in the First Year of Life

Antibiotics have individual and public-health drawbacks. Nevertheless, mother-infant attachment quality and maternal sensitivity are associated with antibiotic use. Ambivalent-attached infants are more likely to consume antibiotics than other infants. Conceivably, the emotional over-externalization...

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Main Authors: Marina Fuertes, Anabela Faria, Joana L. Gonçalves, Sandra Antunes, Francisco Dionisio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
prematurity
antibiotic prescription
mother-infant attachment
maternal sensitivity
strange situation
infant cooperation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/2/309

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