Abstract

The purpose of this study is to 1) describe oxytocin levels in plasma, urine, and saliva in premature infants through 34 weeks gestation and 2) determine if oxytocin levels vary with maternal-infant interaction, neurobehavioral organization, and infant stress exposure. Thirty-seven premature infants, born gestational ages 25-28 6/7 weeks, were longitudinally followed until 36 weeks gestation. Plasma and urine samples were collected at 14 days of life, then weekly until 34 weeks. Data on infant and environmental variables were abstracted from the electronic medical record. Infant social engagement behaviors was measured by the Parent-Child Early Relational Assessment, during a videotaped feeding when the infant is at one-quarter full oral feeds. Infant stress exposure was measured weekly by the Neonatal Infant Stressor Scale. Neurobehavioral organization was measured by the NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale at 36 weeks gestation.

Author Details

Ashley Marie Weber, PhD, MS, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cohort

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Premature Infants, Neurodevelopment, Oxytocin, Mother Child Relations

Advisor

Deborah Steward

Second Advisor

Tondi Harrison

Third Advisor

Abigail Shoben

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

The Ohio State University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-06-14

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