The effects of clinical characteristics and quality of life in high risk infants on the quality of life of their mothers

In this study, it was aimed to examine the effects of clinical features and quality of life of high risk infants on their mothers' quality of life. 130 high-risk infants and their mothers were included in the study. The clinical information and demographic characteristics of the infants were recorded. Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ (PedsQL™) Family Impact Module and the Impact On Family Scale (IPFAM) were used to assess the mothers' quality of life and impact on family PedsQL™ (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Infant Scales (IS) (ages 1–12 months) was used to assess the quality of life of high risk infants. A positive statistically significant relationship was found between the PedsQL™ IS total score and the PedsQL™ Family Impact Module total score and IPFAM total score (p<0.05). There was no effect of intrauterine growth retardation, presence of maternal risk factors and low birth weight on the family (p>0.05). It was observed that the quality of life of the risky baby had an effect on the family and affected the quality of life of the mother.