Table 4 The association between parental psychological well-being and intolerance of uncertainty and stress

Intolerance of uncertainty

r ^a=-0.27, P = 0.002

Dimensions of intolerance of uncertainty

Uncertainty leads to the inability to act

r ^a =-0.28, P = 0.001

Uncertainty is stressful and upsetting

r ^a =-0.23, P = 0.006

Unexpected events and should be avoided

r ^a =-0.18, P = 0.03

Being uncertain about the future is unfair

r ^a =-0.21, P = 0.01

Parental stress

r ^a =-0.31, P < 0.001

Dimensions of parental stress

Sights and sounds

r ^a =-0.24, P = 0.004

Neonate’s behavior and appearance

r ^a =-0.23, P = 0.008

Parenteral role alternation

r ^a =-0.31, P < 0.001