Perceived Post Partum Stress and Coping Strategies among Postnatal Mothers | Chapter 7 | Technological Innovation in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 8

 Background: A constraining force caused by postpartum stressors is known as postpartum stress. If the mother does not employ healthy coping methods during the postnatal period, the child is more vulnerable to psychiatric disease. The postpartum period is linked to significant physical and emotional changes, which can contribute to worry.

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of perceived postpartum stress among postnatal mothers, identify coping strategies used by postnatal mothers, determine the relationship between perceived postpartum stress and coping strategies used by postnatal mothers, and determine the relationship between perceived postpartum stress and demographic variables.

A quantitative descriptive study of 100 postnatal mothers was done. The approach of convenience sampling was adopted. Postpartum stress and coping skills were assessed using the Hung postpartum stress scale and the coping strategies inventory short form.

Results: Of the 100 postnatal moms who took part in the study, 63% experienced mild stress, 33% had moderate stress, and just 4% had severe stress. Problem-focused participation was employed as a coping method by the majority of the mothers. The level of perceived postpartum stress and coping mechanisms such as emotion-focused engagement and emotion-focused disengagement were found to have a positive association. Age, education, duration of marriage, pregnancy status, method of infant feeding, pregnancy events, intrapartum events, birth weight of baby, child birth experience, newborn status, and postpartum events were all found to have a significant relationship with reported postpartum stress.

Conclusion: The significant prevalence and severity of postpartum stress in this study group demonstrates that it is a common occurrence that should not be overlooked.

Author (s) Details

Rachel Margret Mathew
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Amrita University, Kochi, India.

Anju Philip T.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Amrita University, Kochi, India.

Sreejamol M. G.
Department of Mental Health Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Amrita University, Kochi, India.

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