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Article: Changes in infant sleep problems after a family-centered intervention.(Practice Applications of Research)
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- Pediatric Nursing
- Article date:
- September 1, 2003
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Parents perceive sleep disturbances in infancy as a common behavioral problem. Cross-sectional studies from various countries have shown that the rate of sleep problems in early childhood ranges from 15%-35% (Blum & Carey, 1996; Ingadottir, Sveinsdottir, Thordardottir, Gisladottir & Hannesdottir, 1992; Lozoff, Wolf, & Davis 1985; Richman 1981). Sleep problems in infancy are associated with adverse health outcomes later in childhood (Thunstrom, 2002) and can have a negative impact on family life (Jimmerson, 1991). Frequent waking at night and difficulties settling for night sleep are the symptoms identified by parents when describing a sleep problem (Leeson, Barbour, ...