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KMID : 1159920160170010065
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Korean Journal of Women s Health
2016 Volume.17 No. 1 p.65 ~ p.83
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A Concept Analysis of Self-directed Birth
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Eom So-Ye
Kang Sook-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to define and clarify the concept of self-directed birth.
Methods: This study used Walker and Avant’s process of concept analysis. A review of the literature was conducted using several databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, KISS and RISS. The databases were searched using the following terms: ‘natural birth’, ‘birthing naturally’, ‘gentle birth’, ‘active birth’, ‘self-directed birth’, ‘home birth’, ‘out of hospital birth’.
Results: Analysis of these studies indicated self-directed birth attributes were participation in a self-directed context, minimize medical treatment and intervention, social support, the birth of new self, and maternal attachment. The consequences of self-directed birth is as follows: positive birth experience, increased self-confidence and satisfaction, re-discovering self, increased maternal attachment, effective breastfeeding, positive self-identity.
Conclusion: Self-directed birth is an essential birthing method for women to have positive birthing experience. Also for the evolvement of birthing method and environment, it is a critical concept that need to be defined clearly. The result of this study will contribute to health promotion of women in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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birth, childbirth, self-directed, concept analysis
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