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OCLC number
46508139
Author
James, Susan Gail,1953-
Title
Perceived stressors of hospitalized high risk antepartum women.
Degree
M.N. -- University of Alberta, 1990
Publisher
Ottawa : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1991.
Description
3 microfiches.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
An exploratory-descriptive design was used to identify and rate the intensity of events perceived to be stressors by 30 high risk hospitalized antepartum women at specific points of time. The specific stressors identified were categorized into 26 stressor categories related to pregnancy, concerns, hospitalization and the high risk condition. Statistical differences in frequencies and mean intensity ratings were tested using chi-square and analysis of variance techniques. The categories of stressors most frequently identified by the sample included activity restriction, communication with health professionals, social isolation, concerns regarding children and hospital rules and routines. The categories of stressors rated as most intense included concerns regarding children, uncertainty, labour and delivery, boredom and concerns regarding the fetus or newborn. Changes did occur in frequency and intensity of stressor identification as the length of hospitalization increased. Although individual assessment of stressors is recommended, the patterns of frequencies of stressor identification in this study may indicate that some changes in nursing practice could assist in reducing or eliminating some stressors. Categories of stressors that may be reduced or eliminated by changes in nursing practice include communication, uncertainty, boredom, social isolation and activity restriction. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)
ISBN
0315603550
9780315603554