Self-Care During Pregnancy Among Young Mothers In The Community

Seddan Sabri  R. Al-Sundal,; Andrea Shun  C. Anastacio,; Fatima Ayessa  H. Santos,; Haifa  M. Andiling,

Self-Care During Pregnancy Among Young Mothers In The Community

Seddan Sabri R Al-Sundal | Andrea Shun C Anastacio | Fatima Ayessa H Santos | Haifa M Andiling

Abstract:

The quest to achieving healthy pregnancy and childbirth is a responsibility expected from the woman and her family. This study was conducted to determine the level of self-care among primigravida women in three (3) barangays. A total of 55 respondents were selected using purposive-convenient sampling. A descriptive-quantitative method was employed with physical, physiological and psychological as the sub variables under self-care. These components were patterned from Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory and Dr. Marcy Crough’s Ultimate Pregnancy Guide crafted in the form of a questionnaire-checklist which was used as the data gathering tool. The results revealed that the level of self-care among the primigravida women in all three (3) sub variables were very high. Six (6) components were used in the demographic profile of the respondents. Among the six (6) components, the study revealed that age, religion and ethnicity did not have any statistical differences in the results. In contrary, the study revealed that civil status, combined monthly family income and the barangay where the respondents were residing had statistical differences in the results. In conclusion, the results of this study substantiate that although the overall level of self-care among primigravida women is very high, certain components or factors affecting them could provide varied responses. Some socio-economic aspects affecting these women could influence their responses in terms of determining their level of self-care. It is recommended that support from the significant others including emotional, financial and social may offer direct benefits to pregnant women in promoting better self-care practices.

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