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Psychosocial Condition and Parenting Self-Efficacy Among
Psychosocial Condition and Parenting Self-Efficacy Among
Jurnal Aisyah: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ISSN 2502-4825 (print), ISSN 2502-9495 (online)
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Riski Oktafia, Rini Rahmayanti, Dea Ainun Maghpira, Nur Azizah Indriastuti
that contain questions about cognitive aspects, affective parenting were 98 (91.6%) and respondents who had low
aspects, and skill aspects. The results of the validity test of Self-efficacy parenting were 9 (8.4%).
the parenting self-efficacy scale (PSES) instrument have been
tested on 30 postpartum mothers obtained results of >0.361
and the reliability of parenting self-efficacy had a value of Table 3. Psychosocial conditions and Parenting Self efficacy
Chronbach's alpha of 0.973. The postnatal risk questionnaire (n=107)
(PNRQ) was adopted from Kurniawati, 2017). This
questionnaire has 12 question items that contain questions Variable Frequency Percent (%)
regarding psychosocial risks in perinatal disorders, perinatal Psychosocial
depression, and anxiety. The questionnaire is divided into - Not at risk 71 66.4%
two categories, namely a score of ≥ 24: risk and a score of < - Risk 36 33.6%
24: not at risk. The results of the postnatal risk questionnaire Parenting Self-efficacy
(PNRQ) validity test obtained validity > 0.630 and reliability - High 98 91.6%
- Low 9 8.4%
with a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.938. In this study's
statistical test, Spearman's rank was used. The FKIK UMY
ethics committee has approved this study, which has the
approval letter number 058/EC-KEPK FKIKUMY/II/2021. The results of the spearman rank correlation test
between psychosocial conditions and parenting self-efficacy
obtained a p-value= 0.000 with a correlation coefficient=
0.426. These results show that there is a significant
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION relationship between psychosocial conditions and parenting
self-efficacy with moderate correlation strength.
higher levels of stress than non-working mothers. Working mothers also focus on pain and anxiety after childbirth so
mothers find it difficult to determine the balance between that they have low parenting self-efficacy. Low self-efficacy
parental responsibilities and work responsibilities. Two roles parenting is also due to a lack of guidance from health
performed at the same time will affect the confidence to be workers for example in breastfeeding techniques (Fata &
able to provide attention and supervision of the child Atan, 2018).
(Epifanio et al., 2015). Maternal parenting behavior is less The study's findings about that there was a relationship
achieved if the mother experiences fatigue, especially in the between psychosocial conditions and parenting self-efficacy.
early postpartum period (Oktafia et al., 2021). Mothers who give birth for the first time show sadness,
The results showed that most mothers had a normal annoyance, and anxiety. This is usually felt by mothers who
history of childbirth of as many as 80 people. Mothers who are giving birth for the first time and have no experience in
give birth normally can usually directly interact with their carrying out baby care so mothers will feel confused in
babies and can give exclusive breastfeeding as soon as carrying out their duties and feel burdened (Fatmawati &
possible after giving birth. Meanwhile, childbirth with Gartika, 2021). The experience of caring for a child greatly
cesarean section experiences discomfort due to surgical pain, affects one's ability to complete motherhood (Nurhidayah,
and physical limitations to move and can also decrease the 2017).
ability to care for newborns (Astutiningrum et al., 2016). Pain Postpartum mothers who experience higher anxious
arising from section caesarian surgery can cause various symptoms will have an impact having difficulty regulating
problems for example the mother becomes lazy to mobilize emotions. Mothers with anxious conditions have more self-
early, the mother will focus on herself regardless of her baby, critical thinking, are more judgmental about parenting
causes anxiety, and causes self-confidence in caring for the abilities, and are less able to give a caring and affectionate
baby to be low (Pramudianti, 2017). attitude towards themselves as parents. This leads to being
The results showed that most mothers have multipara less able to pay attention to the child during the interaction
parity. The number of children is related to previous between mother and baby (Lin et al., 2022).
experiences of caring for and nurturing babies. Postpartum Postpartum anxiety usually occurs in mothers who are
mothers for the first time often experience postpartum giving birth for the first time because of the lack of
depression because mothers often feel worried about the experience possessed by a mother in carrying out self-care
condition of the fetus being born, labor pain, newborn care, after giving birth and the ability to care for newborns
and the breastfeeding process (Lutkiewicz et al., 2020). (Sugiyanto & Prasetyo, 2018). Mothers who have experience
The study's findings about that mothers with and knowledge help improve overall self-efficacy. High self-
psychosocial conditions during the postnatal period were not efficacy parenting has an impact on the mother's better
at risk as much as 71 (66.4%). Psychosocial is a person's psychological well-being. Lower maternal self-efficacy care
relationship between social conditions and his or her mental affects poor family functioning (Ziobrowski, Hannah N.,
or emotional health. A good psychosocial condition will Sonneville, Kendrin R. Eddy, Kamryn T., Crosby, Ross D.,
make the mother more confident in breastfeeding and the Micali, Nadia, Horton, Nicholas J., Field, 2019).
baby feels comfortable and rarely cries (Sukma et al., 2017).
The disturbed psychosocial conditions after childbirth of the
mother will cause the mother to focus on herself. LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
Postpartum mothers who have risky psychosocial conditions
resulting from a history of past physical trauma tend to be The limitation of this study is that the sample is less
able to re-do their babies, not do treatment, and can abandon varied. In addition, the samples of each region are also less
their babies (Kurniawati, 2017). evenly distributed, causing the samples to be homogeneous.
Psychosocial conditions in the risk category in
postpartum mothers are likely to experience bonding
attachment problems between mother and baby that cause CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
negligence and neglect of the baby (Fatmawati et al., 2017).
The psychic condition of the mother who is disturbed due to There is a significant association between psychosocial
changes in habits before having a baby and the absence of conditions and the self-efficacy of parenting (p-values of
support from the family to help with household chores and 0.000). The degree of correlation of psychosocial conditions
care for the baby can affect the parenting process in caring with self-efficacy parenting in postpartum mothers in the
for the baby (Jeniawaty et al., 2016). moderate category (r=0.426). The results of this study can be
The study's findings about that mothers had high self- used by nurses as a reference to provide nursing care
efficacy in parenting as much as 98 (91.6%). Self-efficacy in through health education to postpartum mothers, husbands,
postpartum mothers is the mother's ability to carry out families, and the community. Nurses need to identify the
newborn care. Mothers with high self-efficacy parenting postpartum mother's psychosocial condition and improve
have a better ability to perform duties as parents, are more parenting self-efficacy in the care of the mother and her
sensitive in responding to the needs of the baby, and have a baby. Health education provided by nurses can increase
better relationship with children (Astutiningrum et al., mothers' confidence in caring for themselves and their
2016). The high ability to take care of babies can produce a babies in the hospital and when they are at home.
healthy baby and can create satisfaction, confidence, feelings
of competence, and success in the mother. In addition,
positive parenting behavior can make mothers carry out ACKNOWLEDGMENT
their duties as parents and respond quickly in meeting the
needs of their children (Fajriyah et al., 2019). We thank the Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
Mothers who have a low level of parenting self-efficacy research and innovation office for funding research activities
can influence parenting behavior, the appearance of parental and the research respondents (postpartum mothers)
responses about difficulties in the child, and high levels of involved in this research.
stress in parents (Mazaheri & Panaghi, 2014). Postpartum
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ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS Fatmawati, A., Rachmawati, I. N., & Budiati, T. (2017). The
influence of adolescent postpartum women’s psychosocial
The Health Research Ethics Committee of the FKIK UMY condition on mother-infant bonding. 27, 203–206.
No.058/EC-KEPK FKIKUMY/II/2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1130-8621(18)30068-8
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