Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP
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J Dev Behav Pediatr · Nov 2015
Caregiver Soothing Behaviors After Immunization and Infant Attachment: A Longitudinal Analysis.
There were 2 primary objectives to the current study: (1) to relate caregiver behavior trajectories across immunization appointments over the first year of life to subsequent infant attachment and (2) to relate caregiver behavior trajectories within each immunization appointment over the first year of life to subsequent infant attachment. ⋯ These results provide empirical support for the ecological validity of studying infant attachment in a pediatric pain context. The pediatric "well-baby" visit may provide a potential opportunity to feasibly integrate brief infant mental health screening and intervention.