An integrative review of home visiting programs for mothers and infants from birth to 12 months in developed and underdeveloped countries.
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v43i2.2536
- Author:
Floreliz V. Ngaya-an
1
;
Ryan Q. De Torres
1
;
Lourdes Marie S. Tejero
1
;
Cathrine Fowler
2
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, University of the Philippines Manila
2. Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
home visit;
home visitation program;
maternal and infant health
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2021;55(4):406-413
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES:To investigate home visiting for mothers and young infants, age birth-to-12 months, program goals,
interventions used, home visitor characteristics and qualifications, and the program content and outcomes.
METHODS:Electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, and Sagepub were used. Eleven studies investi-
gating home visiting from 2011-to-2016 were included. Studies were included if they: 1) were a primary study; 2)
commenced during the antepartum or early postpartum period for mothers and finished before or when the infant was
12 months old; 3) and provided a description of home visiting program in terms of goal, type of home visitor, content,
length, and outcomes. Data extraction included goals, activities, home visitor characteristics and qualifications,
and outcomes. A descriptive approach was used to synthesize data.
RESULTS:Home visiting impacted birth preparedness, newborn care practices, breastfeeding practices, and home
environment necessary for maternal wellness and child health and development.
CONCLUSION:Home visits in developed and underdeveloped countries create positive outcomes for mothers and
infants. It is important to understand the process in order to make it more effective.
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