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KMID : 0606120070130020119
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Korean Journal of Child Health Nursing
2007 Volume.13 No. 2 p.119 ~ p.127
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Factors Influencing Parenting Confidence in First-time Mothers of Infants in Their First Year
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Kim Hee-Soon
Kim Tae-Im
Kathleen, Norr-F
Rosemary, White-Traut C
Carole, Kenner-A
Sim Mi-Kyung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing parenting confidence in first-time mothers and to provide basic data for development of maternal role education programs.
Method: The participants were 194 first-time mothers of babies aged 1-6 months who visited well-baby clinics in 4 hospitals. Instruments used in this study were self-reported questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression.
Results: The parenting confidence level was moderate with a mean score of 3.26(range 1-6). Infant temperament was significantly correlated with maternal role confidence. Maternal role confidence was significantly correlated with child-rearing environment. Infant temperament and parenting stress were significant predictors explaining 50% maternal role confidence.
Conclusions: Nursing Interventions to promote parenting confidence among first-time mothers of infants in their first year are needed to improve maternal perception to infant temperament and reduce parenting stress.
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KEYWORD
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Parenting confidence, Infant
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