Table 4 Mean Stress Scores of each domain of PSS: NICU scale in relation to the maturity of the baby
From: Maternal stress experiences with neonatal intensive care unit admissions
Characteristic | Groups | Mean ± SD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sights and sounds of the unit | Looks and behavior of the infant | Parental role and relationship | ||
Maturity of baby | Pre-term | 1.34 ± 0.94 | 3.15 ± 0.42 | 4.15 ± 0.16 |
Term | 1.5 ± 1.01 | 3.36 ± 0.34 | 4.25 ± 0.16 | |
P | 0.53 | 0.01 | 0.00 | |