Psychosociální klima porodnice a jeho vliv na emoční pohodu rodičky
Psychosocial climate of maternity hospitals and its influence on emotional well-being of mothers
Author(s): Lea Takács, Martina Bartošová, Kateřina Kejřová, Eliška KodyšováSubject(s): Psychology
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: maternity care; psychosocial climate; healthcare quality; health psychology; medical psychology; Czech Republic
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine fundamental variables that constitute the psychosocial climate of maternity hospitals and observe their effects on maternal emotional state. Content analysis of 189 stories on child delivery and 44 semi-structured interviews with women after having delivered a baby reveals 4 main aspects that contribute to the formation of maternity hospital climate: relationships, values, systems and eco-architecture. The strongest influence on the climate was associated with relational aspects (empathy, support, and willingness to help), and symmetric or asymmetric attitudes of caregivers to a woman in labour (i.e. communication styles, mothers’ participation in decision making, providing relevant information). The outcomes suggest specific protective and/or stress factors on emotional well-being of mothers.
Journal: Psychologie pro praxi
- Issue Year: 2011
- Issue No: 3-4
- Page Range: 9-23
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Czech