Postpartum concerns of low-risk, low-income mothers

Author

Lori A. Cabbage

Date of Award

5-1991

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Nursing

Major Professor

Mitzi T. Davis

Committee Members

Dava Shoffner, Sheila Bowen

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify postpartum concerns of low-risk, low-income mothers during their third postpartum week. This study addressed two questions: (1) What are the concerns of low-risk, low-income postpartum women during their third postpartum week? (2) Are postpartum women concerned more about "self," "baby," or "others"?

Nineteen women receiving prenatal and postpartum care through a metropolitan health department in East Tennessee, ranging between 16 and 37 years of age, were interviewed over the telephone during their third postpartum week.

High concerns identified were safety (preventing accidents), money, being a good mother, recognizing signs of illness, return of figure to normal, and care of breasts. Findings from this study differed somewhat from those in the literature, however, concerns of low-income women had not been addressed in the past. Application of nursing theory and implications for nursing practice and further research were discussed.

Recommended Citation

Cabbage, Lori A., "Postpartum concerns of low-risk, low-income mothers. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1991.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/12360