TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Qualitative assessment of pregnant women's perceptions of infant sleep boxes
JO  - Global pediatric health
A1  - Ahlers-Schmidt, Carolyn R.
A1  - Schunn, Christy
A1  - Redmond, Michelle L.
A1  - Smith, Sharla
A1  - Brown, Molly
A1  - Kuhlmann, Stephanie N.
A1  - Engel, Matthew
A1  - Benton, Mary
SP  - e2333794X17744948
EP  - e2333794X17744948
VL  - 4
IS  - 
N2  - Although several states have implemented programs providing boxes for infant sleep, safe sleep experts express concern regarding the paucity of safety and efficacy research on boxes. The purpose of this study was to assess pregnant women's perceptions regarding use of baby sleep boxes. A convenience sample was recruited from a community prenatal education program. Twenty-eight women were administered a brief semistructured interview about their knowledge of baby sleep boxes, opinions about the boxes, and questions they would have. For most (n = 15, 54%), this was their first pregnancy. Participants self-identified as white (43%), black (36%), Hispanic (18%), and "other" (4%). Ten subthemes emerged related to previous knowledge of boxes (useful for families in need, historic precedent in other countries), positive attributes (portable, compact, affordable, decorative), and negative attributes (low to ground, structural integrity/design, stability, stigma). Research on safety and efficacy could reduce concerns, but issues of stigma may persist.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2333-794X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333794X17744948
ID  - ref1
ER  -