ArticleJournal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2019
Health literacy of parents of very preterm infants at NICU admission and discharge: a prospective cohort study.
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- Parental experiences of discharge preparation and preparedness after infants' hospitalization for surgically correctable congenital anomalies.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Article
- Readability of Educational Resources for Parents of Preterm Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of paediatrics and child health · 2026Article
- Evaluating Mobile Information Apps for Parents of Preterm Infants After Hospital Discharge: Systematic App Review.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Article
- Identifying barriers and facilitators to care for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia after NICU discharge: a prospective study of parents and clinical stakeholders.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2024Article
- The association of care transitions measure-15 score and outcomes after discharge from the NICU.BMC pediatrics · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine the prevalence of limited health literacy in parents of infants born ≤32 and 0/7 weeks and if health literacy changes during hospitalization. STUDY
designMulti-site, prospective cohort study measuring health literacy using the Parent Health Literacy Activities Test, which estimates caregivers' ability to complete tasks such as reading prescription labels and preparing bottles. Data were analyzed using parametric and nonparametric comparison tests and multivariable regression to control for confounders.
resultOf the 137 participants, 31% missed ≥3 questions of 8. Scores were not associated with admission characteristics or NICU complications. Lower scores were associated with lower nurses' (rho 0.20, p = 0.04) but not parents' (rho -0.12, p = 0.22) ratings of discharge readiness. Scores improved slightly from admission to discharge (p = 0.049).
conclusionMany parents have difficulty answering questions related to basic infant care tasks. NICUs should ensure that communication and discharge planning are mindful of health literacy.
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