Development of a Postpartum Stressor Measure

Park, E. R.; Psaros, Christina; Traeger, Lara; Stagg, Amy; Jacquart, Jolene; Willett, John B.; Alert, Marissa D.; LaRoche, K. L.; Ecker, Jeffrey L.

doi:10.1007/s10995-015-1731-0

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“…After reading the study invitation letter, the new mother was asked to complete the background and demographic form (screening packet) and the PSS 4 a brief stress inventory. The PSS 4 is often used clinically and in research to identify maternal psychological stress [ 68 ]. The data were used to determine preliminary eligibility for participation.…”

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Psychological Distress in Healthy Low-Risk First-Time Mothers during the Postpartum Period: An Exploratory Study

Murphey

Carter

Price

et al. 2017

Nursing Research and Practice

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Psychological distress, defined as depression, anxiety, and insomnia in this study, can occur following the birth of a baby as new mothers, in addition to marked physiological changes, are faced with adapting to new roles and responsibilities. We investigated the cooccurrence of stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia in mothers during the postpartum period; tested the feasibility of study methods and procedures for use in this population; and identified new mothers interest in using cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) as an intervention for reducing psychological distress. We recruited healthy, low-risk, English speaking first-time mothers, ages 18–32 years, with healthy babies (N = 33), within 12 months of an uncomplicated birth. Participants completed the PSS, HAM-D14, HAM-A17, and PSQI19. No problems were encountered with study procedures. Mothers reported a high interest (4.9) in the potential use of CES to treat or prevent the occurrence of psychological distress. All participants (N = 33) reported moderate levels of depression and anxiety, while 75.8% (n = 25) reported insomnia. PSS scores were within the norms for healthy women. Further research is recommended to investigate if our findings can be replicated or if different patterns of associations emerge. Implications for clinical practice are addressed.

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confidence: 99%

Psychological Distress in Healthy Low-Risk First-Time Mothers during the Postpartum Period: An Exploratory Study

Murphey

Carter

Price

et al. 2017

Nursing Research and Practice

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“…The differences between the high and low hardiness groups were breast‐feeding stressors, newborn stressors, anxiety/uncertainty and depression/feeling of insufficiency. Breast‐feeding was often reported as a stressful event while staying in hospital after giving birth (Park et al, 2015; Razuel, Bruchon‐Schweitzer, Dupanloup, Irion, & Epiney, 2011) and baby care are major concerns for women postpartum (Sword & Watt, 2005). Feeling the pressure of sufficient lactation and obtaining breast‐feeding skills were worries in mothers after delivery (Hashimoto & Emori, 2008).…”

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Relationship between stressors, stress reactions and hardiness in Japanese mothers of early neonatal babies: A cross‐sectional study

Konno

2020

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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AimMothers of early neonatal babies are often in stressful situations. The stress of child rearing has been reported to influence the mental health of mothers. Hardiness, one of the individual factors affecting the cognitive evaluation of stress, may relate to stress for mothers of early neonatal babies. The aim of the present study is to clarify the relationship between stressors, stress reactions and hardiness of mothers with early neonatal babies.MethodsWe conducted a cross‐sectional study using self‐administered questionnaires. Survey items included demographic characteristics, hardiness, stressors, and stress reactions. A total of 226 mothers returned the completed questionnaire. Data analyzed correlation, t tests and multiple regression using SPSS 24.0.ResultsThe mothers' hardiness was not related to their demographic characteristics. Hardiness had a negative correlation with stressors and stress reactions. Hardiness mitigated especially anxiety/uncertainty and depression/feeling of insufficiency. Compared with those with high levels of hardiness, mothers with low hardiness exhibited higher levels of newborn baby stressors, breast‐feeding stressors, anxiety/uncertainty and depression/feeling of insufficiency.ConclusionHardiness showed a buffering relationship with stressors and stress reactions, especially anxiety. Understanding hardiness levels may be useful for choosing which nursing care methods are implemented as each mother begins child rearing.

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“…Parental stress was measured by assessing two components: perceived stressors and coping with stressors. The adapted Park et al (29) postpartum stressor measure was used to measure postpartum stress, with participants rating items (e.g. related to health/well-being of baby) from 'Very stressful' to 'Not at all stressful'.…”

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A pilot study of parents’ experiences of reflexology treatment for infants with colic in Finland

Hannula

Puukka

Asunmaa

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Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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A pilot study of parents' experiences of reflexology treatment for infants with colic in Finland Background: Many infants under 4 months suffer from infantile colic. Infants with colic cry a lot, appear to be in pain, and it is difficult to sooth them. Colic is a painful condition for the infant and very stressful to parents. Parents in Finland get advice to try reflexology treatment for their infant, but there are no studies in Finland to support this advice. Aim: The aim of the pilot study was to treat infants with reflexology and find out parents' experiences of the effects of the treatment on colic symptoms and parental stress. Method: A total of 33 parents of 35 infants diagnosed with colic participated to the pilot study. Three certified reflexologists with health care education background and extensive experience in infant reflexology were trained to give the reflexology treatment in a standardised manner. They treated each infant 3-4 times. The whole body reflexology treatment session consisted of gentle pressure treatment of soles and feet, hands, head, face, ears, back, neck and whole stomach area. One treatment session lasted about 20-30 minutes, and treatments were delivered within 8-12 days. The data were collected from the parents with semi-structured questionnaires. Results: The series of the treatments helped reduce the suffering of all the babies with infant colic. The colic symptoms disappeared on 43% of infants and decreased on the remaining 57%. The parents reported having pleasant experiences with the treatment, regardless whether the colic symptoms disappeared or continued. Parents stated that the treatment reduced the most typical colic symptoms; infants' body tension, colic crying and restless movements, poor sleep quality and irregular bowel movements. Conclusions: Reflexology treatment seems to be a safe and effective way to treat infants with colic when conducted by a health care professional with reflexology training and experience.

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Development of a Postpartum Stressor Measure

Cited by 24 publications

References 37 publications

Psychological Distress in Healthy Low-Risk First-Time Mothers during the Postpartum Period: An Exploratory Study

Psychological Distress in Healthy Low-Risk First-Time Mothers during the Postpartum Period: An Exploratory Study

Relationship between stressors, stress reactions and hardiness in Japanese mothers of early neonatal babies: A cross‐sectional study

A pilot study of parents’ experiences of reflexology treatment for infants with colic in Finland

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