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In Their Own Words: A Qualitative Investigation of the Factors Influencing Maternal Postpartum Functioning in the United States
International journal of environmental research and public health, v 17(17)
01 Sep 2020
PMID: 32824941
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Abstract
During the first twelve months postpartum, infants require intensive care and mothers are susceptible to physical and mental health concerns as they undergo a period of tremendous psychological and physiological adjustment. The mother's level of postpartum functioning not only impacts her experience as a mother but also the infant and family unit. However, efforts to bolster functioning are lacking, and previous literature has identified a gap between what experts recommend and what mothers desire during the postpartum period. To address this, we conducted structured interviews with a diverse sample of 30 postpartum mothers to identify factors that mothers report are most influential to their postpartum functioning. In total, we identified 23 clinically actionable factors, all of which are backed by existing literature. In addition to an in-depth presentation of the qualitative findings, we also present a heat map to visualize the relevance of these factors to each of seven established domains of maternal functioning. Lastly, based on our findings, we offer a taxonomy of interventional strategies that could bolster maternal functioning during this critical period.
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- Title
- In Their Own Words: A Qualitative Investigation of the Factors Influencing Maternal Postpartum Functioning in the United States
- Creators
- Ariana M. Albanese - Drexel UniversityPamela A. Geller - Drexel UniversityJackson M. Steinkamp - Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaJennifer L. Barkin - Mercer University
- Publication Details
- International journal of environmental research and public health, v 17(17)
- Publisher
- Mdpi
- Number of pages
- 28
- Grant note
- Georgia Department of Public Health, North Central Health District, Maternal Child Health Academic Health Department, Women's Health Research Fund
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000571159900001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85089698311
- Other Identifier
- 991019167862604721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Environmental Sciences
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health