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Effects of stress and social support on postpartum health of Chinese mothers in the United States

Cheng, Ching‐Yu, Pickler, Rita H.·2009·Research in Nursing & Health

Abstract

Postpartum maternal well being across cultures has received limited research attention. We examined relationships among stress, social support, and health in 152 Chinese mothers <1 year postpartum in the United States. These mothers did not perceive high levels of stress, although they did not receive as much support as they indicated they needed; 23.7% of mothers scored high for depressive symptoms. About half of the mothers experienced interrupted sleep, decrease in memory, and lack of sexual desire. All health measures were inter-correlated. Social support moderated the effects of stress on depressive symptoms. Culturally relevant care that is perceived as supportive may promote postpartum maternal health.

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Authors
Cheng, C., & Pickler, R. H.
Affiliations
  • Taipei Medical University (TW)
  • Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
Corresponding author
Cheng, Ching‐Yu
Venue
Research in Nursing & Health
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2009-10-29
Volume
32
Issue
6
Pages
582-591
ISSN
  • 0160-6891 (ISSN-L)
  • 1098-240X
OpenAlex
W2038605217
Cited by
71
References
60
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.03
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Research in Nursing & Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
Keywords
postpartum health, maternal stress, social support, depressive symptoms, Chinese mothers, sleep disruption, sexual desire, memory impairment, immigrant women
MeSH terms
Adult, Asian, Cross-Sectional Studies, Culture, Female, Health Status, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Mothers, Postnatal Care, Social Support, Stress, Psychological, United States, Depression, Postpartum

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