Stress, coping, protective factors, and quality of life in parents of infants with CHD: associations with state anxiety

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the relationships between stress, coping mechanisms, and quality of life for parents of infants undergoing heart surgery.
• Analyzed psychosocial factors affecting parental anxiety and quality of life.
• Focused on parents of infants who underwent the Norwood procedure.
• Assessed stress and coping strategies in relation to anxiety levels.
• Identified elevated anxiety levels in parents following the Norwood procedure.
• Established connections between psychosocial factors and parents' quality of life.
• Found that addressing stress improves overall family well-being.