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Association of parental stress, depression, anxiety, and somatisation: Mediating role of coping behaviours among mothers of preterm infants in Ghana

Jacob Owusu Sarfo
Priscilla Yeye Adumoah Attafuah
Crescens Osei Bonsu Ofori
Newton Isaac Gbordzoe
Dean Kormla Attigah
Nuworza Kugbey
Farzana Ashraf

2026Open accessKoforidua Technical University

Abstract

Maladaptive coping appears to be a key mechanism linking parental stress to poor mental health among Ghanaian mothers of preterm infants. Interventions that reduce maladaptive coping and strengthen effective coping strategies may help mitigate depression, anxiety, and somatic symptoms in this population.

Research topics

Infant Development and Preterm Care
Infant Health and Development
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

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DOI: 10.1016/j.dialog.2026.100278

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