Online braz. j. nurs. (Online); 11 (3), 2012
Publication year: 2012
Introduction:
The experience of childbirth may result in the appearance of adjustment disorders (AD), jeopardizing maternal and newborn health. Aim:
Check for signs of AD in mothers and their possible relationship with the birth experience. Method:
This is a descriptive exploratory study. Data were collected at two moments in time:
in the immediate postpartum period and between 90 to 180 days after delivery, in which we applied the Impact of Events Scale (IES). The study population consisted of 98 mothers at a hospital in São Paulo. Results:
Of the 98 women, 9.2% reported signs of AD related to the childbirth experience. This was more common in those who have had c-sections and in those who were not accompanied by a companion. Conclusions:
The use of IES allowed us to check for signs of AD, its association with the type of delivery, and with the presence of a companion.
