Vaccine hesitancy among healthcare professionals: factors associated with continuity of the COVID-19 vaccination schedule.

Sleep is a fundamental physiological need that is essential for human survival and well-being. Its importance goes beyond rest, influencing metabolic, immunological, emotional, and cognitive processes. Sleep disorders have been associated with a number of adverse consequences, including cognitive impairment, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and impacts on mental health such as anxiety and depression. For adults, adequate sleep is essential for maintaining emotional balance and daily functioning, especially for mothers facing the challenges of their children’s first years of life. In a baby’s first years, mothers often experience sleep interruptions due to nighttime care demands, such as breastfeeding, diaper changes, and comforting the baby. These interruptions are associated with poorer sleep quality and increased levels of maternal anxiety. Studies show that maternal sleep deprivation significantly increases stress levels and diminishes positive perceptions of childcare, contributing to less effective and less satisfying parenting. The relationship between mother-infant sleep is intrinsic and bidirectional. Infants’ sleep behavior directly affects mothers’ sleep pattern, while mothers’ emotional state, including high levels of anxiety, can interfere with infant sleep regulation. However, many interventions focus exclusively on infant sleep, neglecting the importance of maternal sleep care. This one-dimensional approach can leave mothers vulnerable to persistent physical and mental health problems.