Narrative Review of Use and Continued Relevance of the Maternal Infant Responsiveness Instrument.

Elizabeth Jones SpurlockRita H PicklerRollins E TerryEmily DrakeGayle RouxLinda Amankwaa

Published in: The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing (2023)

Maternal well-being (postpartum depression and stress) can affect maternal responsiveness. Given the pervasive disparities in maternal health and well-being, it is important to have reliable measures of the effects of those disparities. The MIRI, a valid and reliable measure, may be useful for assessing the effectiveness of interventions designed to improve infant and maternal well-being.

Keyphrases

birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
public health
systematic review
depressive symptoms
physical activity
sleep quality
health promotion