Childbirth experience and maternal role confidence among postpartum mothers from  maternity units in Jolo

Marwina Said; Frissida Daud; Masnona Asiri

doi:10.62596/1zgv3n50

Authors

Marwina A. Said Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu Author
Frissida A. Daud Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu Author
Masnona S. Asiri Graduate Studies, Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62596/1zgv3n50

Keywords:

Childbirth experience, Maternal Role Confidence, Postpartum

Abstract

The study aims to evaluate postpartum women' birthing experiences and maternal role confidence in Jolo maternity facilities. A quantitative-descriptive cross-sectional survey methodology was used to investigate the relationship between delivery experience and maternal role confidence. The study included 100 postpartum mothers who gave birth within six weeks of delivery or in the early postpartum period. The respondents were largely young adults who were literate, earning below monthly income, had two pregnancies, gave birth in government hospitals, and were treated institutionally by qualified health professionals. They were moderately satisfied with their delivery experience and quite confident in their maternal role. There were no significant variations in the extent of delivery experience or maternal role confidence across socio-demographic groups. A positive correlation was identified between childbirth experience and maternal role confidence.

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