Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Numerous factors play a role in maternal identity formation and function. Recognizing the aspects related to adaptation to the mother role can effectively provide a solution to help mothers construct maternal roles. Consequently, this study aimed to determine the predictors of ad...
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| author | Parivash Ahmadpour Shayesteh Jahanfar Monireh Hamed Bieyabanie Mojgan Mirghafourvand |
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| description | Abstract Background Numerous factors play a role in maternal identity formation and function. Recognizing the aspects related to adaptation to the mother role can effectively provide a solution to help mothers construct maternal roles. Consequently, this study aimed to determine the predictors of adaptation to the maternal role in Iranian women. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 564 women who gave birth within one to four months after delivery with a record in Tabriz-Iran health centers, 2020–21. Participants were selected by cluster sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires of socio-demographic and obstetrics characteristics, Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R), Lipz Maternal Self-Confidence Scale (LMSCS), and maternal role adaptation questionnaire. The general linear model was used to estimate the effect of each of the independent variables (socio-demographic and obstetrics characteristics, childbirth satisfaction, and self-confidence) on the dependent variable (maternal role adaptation). Results The mean (± SD) total scores of adaptation to the maternal role, childbirth satisfaction, and maternal self-confidence were 77.4 (± 15.2) (score range: 33–165), 17.0 (± 5.9) (score range: 0–40), and 65.1 (± 13.5) (score range: 24–144), respectively. Based on the Pearson correlation test, there was a significant direct correlation between the overall score of adaptation to the maternal role with childbirth satisfaction (r = 0.462, P < 0.001) and maternal self-confidence (r = 0.652, P < 0.001). Based on the adjusted general linear model, the variables of maternal self-confidence, childbirth satisfaction, adequacy of household income, and spouse support were predictors of adaptation to the mother role. They explained 50.6% of the variance in the adaptation to the mother role score. Conclusions Concerning the study results, adaptation to the maternal role is related to childbirth satisfaction and some socio-demographic variables. Therefore, considering the impact of maternal role on other aspects of women's life and child care, healthcare providers' and policymakers' critical role is to create positive childbirth experiences and strengthen mothers' self-confidence. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-104c5fc7885c4dad90da7021263fe5092022-12-22T00:14:32ZengBMCBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth1471-23932022-04-012211910.1186/s12884-022-04702-2Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional studyParivash Ahmadpour0Shayesteh Jahanfar1Monireh Hamed Bieyabanie2Mojgan Mirghafourvand3Midwifery Department, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Public Health and Community Medicine, MPH Program, Tufts University School of MedicineMidwifery Department, MSc in Counseling in Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Nursing & Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background Numerous factors play a role in maternal identity formation and function. Recognizing the aspects related to adaptation to the mother role can effectively provide a solution to help mothers construct maternal roles. Consequently, this study aimed to determine the predictors of adaptation to the maternal role in Iranian women. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 564 women who gave birth within one to four months after delivery with a record in Tabriz-Iran health centers, 2020–21. Participants were selected by cluster sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires of socio-demographic and obstetrics characteristics, Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R), Lipz Maternal Self-Confidence Scale (LMSCS), and maternal role adaptation questionnaire. The general linear model was used to estimate the effect of each of the independent variables (socio-demographic and obstetrics characteristics, childbirth satisfaction, and self-confidence) on the dependent variable (maternal role adaptation). Results The mean (± SD) total scores of adaptation to the maternal role, childbirth satisfaction, and maternal self-confidence were 77.4 (± 15.2) (score range: 33–165), 17.0 (± 5.9) (score range: 0–40), and 65.1 (± 13.5) (score range: 24–144), respectively. Based on the Pearson correlation test, there was a significant direct correlation between the overall score of adaptation to the maternal role with childbirth satisfaction (r = 0.462, P < 0.001) and maternal self-confidence (r = 0.652, P < 0.001). Based on the adjusted general linear model, the variables of maternal self-confidence, childbirth satisfaction, adequacy of household income, and spouse support were predictors of adaptation to the mother role. They explained 50.6% of the variance in the adaptation to the mother role score. Conclusions Concerning the study results, adaptation to the maternal role is related to childbirth satisfaction and some socio-demographic variables. Therefore, considering the impact of maternal role on other aspects of women's life and child care, healthcare providers' and policymakers' critical role is to create positive childbirth experiences and strengthen mothers' self-confidence.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04702-2Childbirth satisfactionSelf-confidenceMaternal adaptation |
| spellingShingle | Parivash Ahmadpour Shayesteh Jahanfar Monireh Hamed Bieyabanie Mojgan Mirghafourvand Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth Childbirth satisfaction Self-confidence Maternal adaptation |
| title | Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Predictors of maternal role adaptation in Iranian women: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | predictors of maternal role adaptation in iranian women a cross sectional study |
| topic | Childbirth satisfaction Self-confidence Maternal adaptation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04702-2 |
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