Maternal Self-Confidence during Puerperal Period among Primipara Adolescent Mothers

Document Type : Research articles

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Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

Abstract

Adolescence is a transitional period between childhood and adulthood. It is characterized by
major biological, psychological, and social changes. When an adolescent becomes pregnant, her
psychological adjustment to her expected motherhood is added to her adolescence challenges.
Objective: Assess maternal self- confidence among first time puerperal adolescent mothers. A
descriptive research design was utilized. Setting: Four primary health care centers in Hafr Albatin
city. Namely Alkhalidia, Alsolumania, Alfisalia and Alazizaia center. Subjects: A convenience sample
of 160 postpartum women during early postpartum period. Tool: A structured interview schedule was
used. It consists of two parts. It includes (a) Subjects' demographic characteristics, (b) Reproductive
history, (c) Maternal Self-Confidence Scale (lips maternal self-confidence scale (LMSCS). Results:
The study revealed that 65 % of its subjects had low maternal self- confidence. Significant correlations
(0.01) were observed among self-confidence level and age, income, and parity. Conclusion: More
than half (65 %) of the study subjects had low self-confidence level. There was a positive Correlation
between it and age, income, and parity. Recommendations: Primipara mother should be encouraged
to participate in prenatal classes and forming a network with other prenatal class participants.

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