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Factors Affecting Women's Adjustment to Postpartum Changes: A Narrative Review
Mahboobeh Asadi1,2, Mahnaz Noroozi3, Mousa Alavi4
1Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research
|March 22, 2021
Summary
Women
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- The postpartum period presents significant stress and adjustment challenges for women.
- Understanding these challenges is crucial for maternal well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review factors influencing women's adjustment to postpartum changes.
- To synthesize findings from existing research on this critical topic.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus) in December 2019.
- Keywords included "Postpartum", "Women's needs", "Adjustment", and "Coping".
- 17 relevant articles published between July 2004 and October 2019 were selected for review.
Main Results:
- Adjustment factors were categorized into personal (e.g., coping styles, self-efficacy) and social (e.g., family support, healthcare providers, cultural context, legal frameworks).
- Personal factors like prior experiences and coping mechanisms significantly impact adjustment.
- Social factors, including family and societal support systems, play a vital role.
Conclusions:
- Postpartum adjustment is a complex interplay of personal and social factors.
- Enhancing women's awareness and coping strategies is essential.
- Increased social support through spousal and family education, alongside legal protections, can promote maternal health.
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