Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Health Care Nursing (가정간호학회지)

Korean Academic Society of Home Health Care Nursing (한국가정간호학회)
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Experiences of Interaction with Health Care Workers in the Process of Transition of Single Mothers to Motherhood

미혼모의 모성으로의 이행과정에서 보건의료종사자와의 상호작용 경험

  • 임견주 (경북전문대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 조명주 (부산가톨릭대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2018.07.19
  • Accepted : 2018.08.10
  • Published : 2018.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the interactions of single mothers with health care workers during their transition to motherhood. Method: This qualitative study conducted focus group interviews with 16 single mothers who were identified at four facilities for single mothers and provided written informed consent. from Junre to October 2017. Each focus group session was recorded and transcribed verbatim. Result: Four categories emerged from the data: "trapped behind a will of eyes," "oil on water," "standing naked in a public square," and "Support from being called a mother." Conclusion: The study results showed that health care workers should provide health care service to single mothers with thorough consideration and care. The findings suggest that appropriate education is necessary for health care workers and prospective health care workers who provide maternal and neonatal care to improve the medical services that they provide to single mothers.

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