Open AccessPhenomenological study of primiparous mother's experience of emergency cesarean section in Yogyakarta
Author(s) -
Ratna Widhiastuti,
Detty Siti Nurdiati,
Wahyu Ikka setyarini
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
berita kedokteran masyarakat/berita kedokteran masyarakat
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2614-8412
pISSN - 0215-1936
DOI - 10.22146/bkm.7418
Subject(s) - section (typography) , medicine , perception , nursing , psychology , neuroscience , advertising , business
A phenomenological study of primiparous mothers’ experience of emergency cesarean section in YogyakartaPurposeThe purpose of the study was to explore the experience of primipara mothers when the emergency cesarean section was decided at hospital of Wates Kulon Progo in Yogyakarta.Method A phenomenological study was conducted involving in-depth interviews with 7 post emergency cesarean section mothers at hospital of Wates Kulon Progo in Yogyakarta from April until July 2014. ResultsThe study found three themes in the mothers’ experiences related to emergency cesarean section: the perception of the mothers was associated with emergency cesarean section, the influence of spirituality on positive perceptions of mothers and support for mothers in the face of emergency cesarean section. ConclusionMothers have a specific strategy in dealing with the emergency cesarean section which they will experience. Support for mothers in facing emergency cesarean section, spirituality influences on mother's positive perception and mothers’ perceptions related to emergency cesarean section affect mothers’ readiness to undergo emergency cesarean section. It is necessary to create a policy focusing on FCMC by involving family counselors when the mother has decided for emergency cesarean section.