Explain the needs of parents with infants referring to health centers

Subject Areas : Journal of Family Centered Health Care

sajjad keramandli ¹ , Narges Sadeghi ² , Azam Alavi ³

1 - Community Health Research Center, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
2 - Community Health Research Center, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
3 - Department of Nursing, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran.

Received: 2023-01-29 Accepted : 2023-10-12 Published : 2023-11-01

Keywords: infant, Parents, Qualitative study, Need,

Abstract :

Introduction: Family and parents are considered as a valuable elements in providing services to infants. This study aims to elucidate the specific needs of parents with infants.Methods: This study was conducted with a qualitative approach, utilizing the common content analysis method in Iran. 10 parents with at least one infant child were selected in this study based on purposive sampling. The data collection method was a semi-structured interview. The analysis of the research data was done using the conventional content analysis method.Results: Based on the analysis of interviews, the needs of parents with infants were explained in 2 main themes: 1) information needs and 2) caring needs.Conclusion: The findings of the study highlighted the multidimensional nature of parents' needs with infants, encompassing information and caring needs. A deeper understanding of these requirements can inform the development of infant-friendly services at both national and regional levels, ultimately meeting the needs of parents with infants.