Abstract / Excerpt:

This study attempted to determine the psychological stress and environmental predisposition among young postpartum women. The researchers made use of the descriptive-correlational research, as well as statistical treatment of both inferential and descriptive statistics in order to study the profile, level of psychological stress, level of environmental stress and the significant relationship between the two latter variables. Self-made questionnaires had been prepared by the researchers which was validated by various professionals.
A total of 15 respondents, aged 17- 20 years, 1-4 months postpartum, and living in Davao City were researched. Results show that there are low levels of psychological stress and environmental predisposition with a mean score of 2.08 and 2.20, respectively. Using 0.05 as a level of significance, the hypothesis has been rejected as result show a p-value of 0.038. This means that contrary, to usual results of studies, these respondents have shown that with lower levels of environmental predisposition, they also have low levels of psychological stress. This result has been greatly attributed to the positive Filipino cultural traits.
With regard to the result of this research study, the proponents would like to recommend that the young postpartum women continue to use their community resources and include family members in handling stress. It is also recommended that the health care community take better care of this population, informing and intervening in all aspects to promote health. Future researchers must strive to expand their area of research in order to study a more varied population.

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Source Institution	Ateneo de Davao University
Unit	Nursing
Authors	Nikka Celine G. Dongiapon, Aegian E. Esperon, Anne Ybonnaire Grace B. Gura, Alsharezz K. Labungan, Jenny J. Lozano, Samer Ann D. Sumalinog, Hazel Mae P. Tubuhan
Page Count	12
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	October 1, 2014
Tags	Psychological Stress

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