THE PERCEPTION ABOUT POSTPARTUM “CONFINEMENT” AMONG MOTHERS AND CAREGIVERS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, THAI NGUYEN NATIONAL HOSPITAL.
T H. N. T., Mar-2024, In: Journal of Science and Technology in Medicine and Pharmacy , 3, 1, p. 85-98
Overview
Abstract:
ABSTRACT
Background: Today, with the development of modern
culture, women have had certain changes in their perception
of the issue of postpartum “confinement”, but most are
still influenced by the beliefs and experiences of previous
generations. Objectives: Descirbe the perception of
mothers and caregiver about postpartum “confinement” at
the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thai Nguyen
National Hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive
study was conducted on 140 mothers and caregivers at the
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thai Nguyen
National Hospital. Results: The majority of mothers and
caregivers realized that the purpose of confinement is to
protect the health of mother and baby after birth (77.1%);
recovery after pregnancy and childbirth accounted for
87.8%; should eat warm food (81.4%), should eat dry food
(65.7%), should eat food to increase lactation (84.3%).
There are 57.1% of them think that they should not bathe
and shampoo; 72.9% think that sex should not be during
confinement, 82.1% think that exercise should be limited.
Percentage of pregnant women and caregivers with the
attitude that “Confinement” is necessary, it is very important
to protect the health of the mother and baby after giving birth,
and most of practice is beneficial for the health of mothers and
babies after birth accounted for 81.4%. Conclusion: Most
mothers and caregivers were properly aware of the purpose
(77,1%), time (64,8%), should eat warm food (81.4%), and
exercise should be limited (84,3%) and realized the need to
practice “confinement” (86,4%).
Keywords: Perception; Attitude; Postpartum; Confinement;
Mothers; Caregiver
| Pages (from-to) | 85-98 |
| Journal | Journal of Science and Technology in Medicine and Pharmacy |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar-2024 |