Stress, maternal role competence, and satisfaction among Chinese women in the perinatal period

Fei Wan Ngai, Sally Wai Chi Chan

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Abstract

The changes in and relationships among stress, maternal role competence, and satisfaction in the perinatal period were examined using a longitudinal design. A convenience sample of 78 first-time Chinese mothers completed assessments of stress and maternal role competence during pregnancy and at 6 weeks and 6 months postpartum. Maternal stress increased and role competence declined during early motherhood, which highlighted the potential influence of stress on maternal role competence and satisfaction in the perinatal period. Culturally competent health care interventions should be developed to promote maternal competence and satisfaction, in particular during early motherhood, and to equip women with effective coping skills to deal with the stress of maternal role transition.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)30-39
Number of pages10
JournalResearch in Nursing and Health
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Maternal role competence and satisfaction
  • Perinatal period
  • Stress

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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