Maternal Ambivalence and Related Factors: The Case of Şanlıurfa

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Maternal Ambivalence and Related Factors: The Case of Şanlıurfa

Journal Title: Acta Medica Ruha - Year 2025, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Introduction: Maternal ambivalence refers to both positive and negative emotions associated with mothering. It is an essential factor that may affect maternal and infant health. Objective: This study aimed to determine maternal ambivalence and related factors among women living in Şanlıurfa province. Method: The population of this descriptive study consisted of pregnant women over 18 and mothers with children in the 0-2 age group. The sample size was calculated as 172 people according to the values obtained from the pilot study. The data were collected by face-to-face interviews between October and December 2024 using a personal information form, the Maternal Ambivalence Scale (MAS) and the Psychological Distress Scale (PDS). In evaluating the data, percentage, mean, and standard deviation from descriptive statistics, t-test, one way ANOVA test and Pearson Correlation analysis from univariate analysis were used. Results: In the study, the mean age of the women was 26.3±5.4 years, and 60.4% had primary education or less. 20.9% of the women stated that they did not receive any spousal support during pregnancy, labour and postpartum periods. The mean MAS score was 29.8±0.2, and the mean PDS score was 38.7±0.4. Maternal ambivalence was higher in women without spousal support, and maternal ambivalence decreased as psychological distress increased (p<0.05). Conclusion: As a result of this study, it was determined that women in Şanlıurfa have a moderate level of maternal ambivalence and that spousal support and psychological distress are factors affecting maternal ambivalence.

Authors and Affiliations

Fatma Koruk, Zozan Duran Aysel

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EP ID EP761082
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15024751
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