Samantha B. Berkule|Benard P. Dreyer|Harris S. Huberman|Arthur H. Fierman|Alan L. Mendelsohn
Attitudes About Shared Reading Among At-Risk Mothers of Newborn Babies
Bellevue Hospital Center|New York University|Bellevue Hospital Center|New York University|Bellevue Hospital Center|New York University|Bellevue Hospital Center|New York University|Bellevue Hospital Center|New York University
attitudes shared reading among atrisk mothers newborn babies focus previous study better understanding factors associated attitudes would facilitate pediatricians provision anticipatory guidance sought assess sociodemographic correlates attitudes regarding resources available shared reading among multiethnic low socioeconomic status ses mothers newbornsthis crosssectional analysis consecutive motherinfant dyads enrolled postpartum period onto urban public hospital dependent variables attitudes resources related shared reading infants independent variables family sociodemographics reading difficulties social risksa total 211 mothernewborn dyads assessed 237 reported planning look books together 12 months later 422 reported baby books home 199 reported concerns shared reading multiple logistic regression analyses independent significant associations planning share books together infancy lower maternal education speaking english firstborn independent significant associations baby books speaking english firstborn perceived difficulty reading native languagemany atrisk mothers newborn babies report plans read infancy appropriate books home consideration given universal provision early anticipatory guidance addressing shared reading either postpartum period initial wellchild care visits