Anxiety in First-time Birthing Mothers: A systematic literature review
Erkkilä, Maija (2019)
Erkkilä, Maija
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019060615179
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019060615179
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Substantial attention has been paid regarding the topic of anxiety in pregnancy. Numerous studies have been explored about its impact on the offspring, and considerable evidence shows that when pregnant women are exposed to significant stress or anxiety, there is a high risk for obstetric complication, affecting the fetal and neonatal well-being and behavior. With regards to the prevalence of anxiety in pregnancy and its harmful effects, the importance of knowing what is causing it is a necessity, especially among first time birthing mothers. Hence, the purpose of this thesis was to describe anxiety in first-time birthing mother. In this thesis, the author wanted to investigate the contributing factors of anxiety in first-time birthing mother. This thesis aimed to produce information that can be used by health care professionals or even nursing, midwife, and public health nurse student who will be dealing with first- time birthing mothers.
The qualitative research method was used in this study and considering that the subject involved in this study allows appraisal, retrieval, and summarization of all evidence-based data, a systematic literature review was undertaken. PUBMED, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library were used in the collection of data. Collected eligible data were written in English and were analyzed using inductive content analysis method. This study found that fear, worries, and concerned related to the baby, mother, childbirth, and lack of guidance from health care professional described the anxiety in first-time birthing mothers.
Health care professionals have a vital role in guiding patients for they are the entrusted individual with the obligation to guide and help. Health care professionals in health care settings must acknowledge the mother ́s feelings and experiences so that a better approach and screening can be given to provide better patient-centered guidance in order to promote a good quality of care.
The qualitative research method was used in this study and considering that the subject involved in this study allows appraisal, retrieval, and summarization of all evidence-based data, a systematic literature review was undertaken. PUBMED, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library were used in the collection of data. Collected eligible data were written in English and were analyzed using inductive content analysis method. This study found that fear, worries, and concerned related to the baby, mother, childbirth, and lack of guidance from health care professional described the anxiety in first-time birthing mothers.
Health care professionals have a vital role in guiding patients for they are the entrusted individual with the obligation to guide and help. Health care professionals in health care settings must acknowledge the mother ́s feelings and experiences so that a better approach and screening can be given to provide better patient-centered guidance in order to promote a good quality of care.