Predictors of maternal competence by first‐time mothers when the child is 8 months old

Tarkka, Marja‐Terttu

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.2003.02524.x

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“…Tarkka's study on 248 primiparous women in 8 months after childbirth showed that young women with wanted pregnancy and support networks have a better sense of competence in their motherhood role (24). The results of this study are consistent with the present study.…”

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Association Between Maternal Sense of Competence and Self-Efficacy in Primiparous Women During Postpartum Period

2018

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Background: When women's' lives enter a new phase after childbirth, they need to adapt to it in order to accept their motherhood role. Maternal competency depends on the mother's perception of her maternal role and the ability to attain and fulfill it. The aim of this study was to examine the association between maternal sense of competence and self-efficacy in the postpartum period. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 305 Iranian women were selected randomly via a two-stage cluster sampling method at the end of the 4th postpartum month. Data were collected from August 2016 to January 2017 and by using the socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire, parenting sense of competence scale, and maternal self-efficacy questionnaire. The statistical tests including Pearson correlation, Independent sample t-test, One-way ANOVA, and General linear model were used for data analysis. Results: The mean (SD) score of self-efficacy was 33.8 (5.1) and mean (SD) score of maternal sense of competence was 79.2 (13.8).Between maternal competency and self-efficacy a significantly positive correlation (P = 0.000, r = 0.364) was found. According to the adjusted general linear model, mother's age, income, spouse's occupation, type of pregnancy, and self-efficacy have statistically significant relationships with the maternal sense of competence and explains 34.9% of the variation in the maternal sense of competence score. Conclusions:The findings of the present study showed that increased postpartum self-efficacy is associated with improved maternal competency, which requires health providers to evaluate postpartum maternal self-efficacy and make the necessary interventions if it is low.

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Association Between Maternal Sense of Competence and Self-Efficacy in Primiparous Women During Postpartum Period

2018

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“…These challenges concern their sense of self, their parenting competence, and their ability to form secure attachment with their infants (Salonen et al, 2009). Maternal efficacy, or a mother's belief in her ability to "mother," is a product of a complex dynamic relating to personality, sociocultural factors, and the interplay of formal and informal support (Salonen et al, 2009;Tarkka, 2003). There is strong evidence that links self-efficacy and parenting competence (T. Jones & Prinz, 2005).…”

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“…There is strong evidence that links self-efficacy and parenting competence (T. Jones & Prinz, 2005). For instance, through success in taking care of her infant, ongoing breastfeeding, a positive relationship with a partner, and a support network, a mother gains in confidence and therefore competent in infant care (Tarkka, 2003). The importance of the early relationship between Sample Sampling of women attending the program for the first time was purposive and recruitment was conducted on a convenience basis.…”

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Supporting Maternal Transition: Continuity, Coaching, and Control

Rowe¹,

Barnes²,

Sutherns³

2013

J Perinat Educ

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The transition from maternity services to community child health services on discharge from hospital occurs at a potentially vulnerable time for women in their transition through the childbearing/early parenting continuum. Their experiences contribute to their developing maternal efficacy and parenting skill. The ideal attributes of services that aim to support women and their families during this time include continuity of care, service integration, and birth in accessible, community-based contexts. The purpose of this study was to investigate aspects of maternal experience of mothers attending with their infants a publicly funded dropin postnatal health-care service, as well as their reasons for attending and their perceptions of its usefulness to them as a mechanism of continuity and a source of support. Education, 22(3), 145-155, http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1058-1243.22.3.145 Keywords: postnatal, maternal efficacy, continuity of care, parenting support form for health policy and service interventions. A range of universal and targeted maternal and child health services are available to mothers, their infants, and families. The ideal attributes of services that target women and their families across the childbearing continuum include continuity of care, service integration, and birth in accessible community-based The importance of promoting the health and wellbeing of infants and young children to sustain longer term individual, family, and community health is a widely accepted foundation for global health priorities. Integral to this development is the ability of an infant's primary caregiver, most usually the mother, to provide sensitive and responsive caregiving (World Health Organization [WHO], 2004). A mother's ability to provide responsive care may be affected by a range of internal and external factors, including respectively, psychological well-being, parenting efficacy, and the availability and usefulness of social support (Salonen et al., 2009; WHO, 2004). In Australia, these premises form an important plat-A mother's ability to provide responsive care may be affected by a range of internal and external factors, including respectively, psychological wellbeing, parenting efficacy, and the availability and usefulness of social support. The Journal of Perinatal

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“…Many factors affect the development of maternal competence, including: parity and previous child care experience (Mercer, 1995;Salam, 1995); sense of mastery (Mercer, 1994(Mercer, , 1995Mercer & Ferketich, 1995); the mother's mental state (Mercer, 1995;Tarkka, 2003); and the mother's age (Mercer, 1995;Secco, Ateah, Woodgate, & Moffatt, 2002). Self-esteem (Mercer, 1994;Mercer & Ferketich, 1995) and selfefficacy have both been shown to be key predictors and mediators of maternal competence (Reece & Harkless, 1998;Teti & Gelfand, 1991).…”

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Transition of Maternal Competency of Married and Single Mothers in Early Parenthood

Copeland¹,

Harbaugh²

2004

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Women who perceive maternal competency in early parenthood feel comfortable with infant care. A convenience sample of 58 married, first-time mothers and 22 single, first-time mothers was surveyed at six to eight weeks after childbirth to determine the differences in maternal competence perception between married and single mothers. Findings in this pilot study reveal that single mothers significantly reported less comfort in the maternal role as compared to married mothers. Implications for practice, research, and education are discussed.Journal of Perinatal Education, 13(4), 3e9; maternal competence, single mothers, postpartum, maternal role attainment. DOI: 10.1624/105812404X6171Women who have a positive sense of their own maternal competency in early parenthood feel more comfortable with performing infant skills and interpreting their infant's cues. Perceived maternal competency has been shown to facilitate maternal role attainment (Mercer, 1985) and to promote positive infant nurturing and development (Mercer, 1985(Mercer, , 1995. PromotingWomen who have a positive sense of their own maternal competency in early parenthood feel more comfortable with performing infant skills and interpreting their infant's cues.

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Predictors of maternal competence by first‐time mothers when the child is 8 months old

Abstract: The findings suggest important factors that contribute to the maternal competence of first-time mothers include mothers' resources, ease of caring for the child, breast-feeding and social support received from those close to them.

Cited by 90 publications

References 30 publications

Association Between Maternal Sense of Competence and Self-Efficacy in Primiparous Women During Postpartum Period

Association Between Maternal Sense of Competence and Self-Efficacy in Primiparous Women During Postpartum Period

Supporting Maternal Transition: Continuity, Coaching, and Control

Transition of Maternal Competency of Married and Single Mothers in Early Parenthood

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