Antibiotic Consumption, Illness, and Maternal Sensitivity in Infants with a Disorganized Attachment

• Main Authors: Marina Fuertes (Author), Anabela Faria (Author), Joana L. Gonçalves (Author), Sandra Antunes (Author), Francisco Dionisio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Prior research found an association between mother-infant attachment and antibiotic use. Ambivalent-attached infants are more likely to take antibiotics than other infants, and their mothers tend to be less sensitive to their needs than most. This finding is important because it shows the associatio...