Hung CH, Stocker J, Hsu HT. Comparing Taiwanese women's biopsychosocial features by
location of postpartum recovery.
Appl Nurs Res 2013;
27:121-6. [PMID:
24360779 DOI:
10.1016/j.apnr.2013.11.010]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
In Taiwan, a culturally sanctioned ritual of maternal rest and recuperation has been traditionally practiced patrilocally during the first postpartum month. However, in recent years, the places where women may observe the ritual have become more diverse.
AIM
Our goal was to compare women's psychosocial features based on where they stayed during their postpartum recovery.
METHODS
Using proportional stratified quota sampling of 18 hospitals and clinics in Taiwan by birth rate, we recruited 784 postpartum women.
RESULTS
Women stayed in their own home (17.1%), with their parents-in-law (33.3%), with their parents (36.0%), or in a postpartum nursing center (13.6%). Women who stayed in their own residence or who stayed in their parents' residence perceived greater social support than women who stayed with their parents-in-law.
CONCLUSIONS
Further research should compare women's adjustment to motherhood and their competence in childcare based on where they stay during postpartum recovery.
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