J Korean Acad Nurs.  2011 Dec;41(6):733-741. 10.4040/jkan.2011.41.6.733.

Predictors of Maternal Identity of Korean Primiparas

• Chae HJ
• Song JE
• Kim S

• KMID: 1120105
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2011.41.6.733

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing maternal identity of Korean primiparas.
METHODS
The data were collected by a self-report questionnaire in 2006. The participants were 210 healthy primiparous women who delivered at one of three medical centers and revisited the outpatient department for follow up between 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth. Data were analyzed using the SPSS WIN 17.0 program with descriptive statistics, t-test, one way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficient, and stepwise multiple regression.
RESULTS
Maternal identity was significantly correlated with Taekyo accomplishment, the culturally based prenatal preparation (p<.001). Transitional gratification to motherhood (p<.001), postpartum depression (p<.001), childcare stress (p<.001), infant temperament (p<.001), and social support (p<.001) were also significantly correlated with maternal identity. The stepwise multiple regression analysis showed that maternal identity was significantly predicted by transitional gratification to motherhood, infant temperament, childcare stress, and Taekyo accomplishment. These variables explained 31.0% of the variance of maternal identity.
CONCLUSION
The results of this study suggest that postpartum nursing interventions to promote maternal identity should focus on reinforcing education and support for reducing childcare stress and infant difficulty, and increasing transitional gratification to motherhood. Also, prenatal encouragement and education for improving Taekyo accomplishment may be helpful to promote maternal identity after birth.

Keyword

Primiparity; Maternal behavior; Maternal fetal relations; Pleasure; Identity

MeSH Terms

Adult
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Depression, Postpartum
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
*Maternal Behavior
Maternal-Fetal Relations
Parturition
Questionnaires
Regression Analysis
Republic of Korea
Self Concept
Social Support
Stress, Psychological
Temperament

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