The Effect of Postpartum Violence against Mothers on Mother-Infant Bonding
Purpose: The purpose of this study was carried out to determine the effects of intimate partner violence on postpartum mother-infant bonding levels. Methodology: A total of 200 mothers (4-6 weeks) who were admitted to obstetrics, gynecology and pediatric outpatient clinics of a Training and Research...
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Published in | International journal of caring sciences Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 1830 - 1839 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Nicosia
Professor Despina Sapountzi - Krepia Publisher of the International Journal of Caring Sciences
01.09.2018
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Summary: | Purpose: The purpose of this study was carried out to determine the effects of intimate partner violence on postpartum mother-infant bonding levels. Methodology: A total of 200 mothers (4-6 weeks) who were admitted to obstetrics, gynecology and pediatric outpatient clinics of a Training and Research hospital that are located in Turkey's Eastern Anatolia Regions participated in this descriptive study. Data were collected in 2015/ 2016. Results: Mothers who were ignored, scolded, abused, scared, forced to sexual intercourse, and sexually humiliated by their partners received lower mean scores in MIBS than those who did not have exposure to these maltreatments (p<0.05). Additionally, those who planned their pregnancy, those who were satisfied with their baby's sex, those who breastfed their baby within the first 30 minutes after delivery, and those who had coupleinitiated marriage received higher mean scores in the scale. Conclusions: Intimate partner violence (IPV) in postpartum period negatively affects mother-infant bonding. Prevention of violence in this period is vital for the health of the mother, the baby and the community. There is a need for further action to detect and prevent this type of violence. From the start of pregnancy, parents should be trained on how to get used to the postpartum period and display positive parenting behaviors. |
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ISSN: | 1791-5201 1792-037X |