Advisory Committee Chair
Fred J Biasini
Advisory Committee Members
Lynda Harrison
Sylvie Mrug
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2007
Degree Name by School
Master of Arts (MA) College of Arts and Sciences
Abstract
The current study aims to determine whether teen mothers and their infants benefit from infant massage. A great deal of information related to the benefits of infant massage for premature infants is available in the literature, however, only a few studies have focused on infants of teen mothers. Because a number of risks have been associated with teen pregnancy, this population is a sensible choice for intervention. This study looks at the effects of infant massage on teen mothers and their infants, particularly in the areas of parental stress, depression, maternal confidence, and feelings about physical contact.
Recommended Citation
Oswalt, Krista Lee, "Outcomes Of Massage Interventions On Teen Mothers and Their Infants" (2007). All ETDs from UAB. 3617.
https://digitalcommons.library.uab.edu/etd-collection/3617
