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A theoretical framework for studying factors that impact on the maternal role.
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Family MedicineParental CareReproductive HealthGynecologyEducationDevelopmental PsychologyGender StudiesCognitive DevelopmentPrenatal CarePublic HealthMaternal ComplicationEarly Childhood DevelopmentTheoretical FrameworkMaternal HealthRole TheoryChild DevelopmentPediatricsPregnancyParentingPreterm BirthMaternal Role
A theoretical framework, based on role theory, knowledge of infants' traits, and review of the literature, for studying variables that influence or are influenced by the maternal role is presented. A design of the study, which is in progress, is delineated.