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Experience of Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses Who Provided Nursing Care during Pregnancy and Childbirth of Unmarried Mothers

미혼모의 임신과 출산 과정에서 간호를 제공한 산과와 신생아 파트 간호사의 경험

  • 조명주 (부산가톨릭대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 도지영 (부산가톨릭대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2023.11.09
  • Accepted : 2023.12.02
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study explored obstetric and neonatal nurses' nursing experience of pregnancy and childbirth in unmarried mothers. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 nurses working in obstetrics, gynecology, and neonatal departments in Seoul and Busan. The collected data were examined using qualitative content analysis. Results: A total of four categories and ten themes were derived. The four categories were "Feelings toward unmarried mothers," "Difficulties faced when caring for unmarried mothers", "Nursing moving forward together", and "Strategies to improve care for unmarried mothers". Conclusion: To ensure that nurses can provide sufficient positive support and care when caring for unmarried mothers, healthcare workers must be provided with adequate education to improve their awareness and the services for unmarried mothers; in addition, interventions are needed to alleviate negative experiences and emotions when dealing with unmarried mothers.

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본 연구는 2022학년도 부산가톨릭대학교 교내학술연구비의 지원을 받아 수행되었음.

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