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Valizadeh S, Hosseinzadeh M, Mohammadi E, et al. Coping mechanism against high levels of daily stress by working breastfeeding mothers in Iran. Int J Nurs Sci. 2017;5(1):39-44doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.12.005.
Valizadeh, S., Hosseinzadeh, M., Mohammadi, E., Hassankhani, H., Fooladi, M. M., & Cummins, A. (2018). Coping mechanism against high levels of daily stress by working breastfeeding mothers in Iran. International journal of nursing sciences, 5(1), 39-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.12.005
Valizadeh, Sousan, et al. "Coping mechanism against high levels of daily stress by working breastfeeding mothers in Iran." International journal of nursing sciences vol. 5,1 (2018): 39-44. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.12.005
Valizadeh S, Hosseinzadeh M, Mohammadi E, Hassankhani H, Fooladi MM, Cummins A. Coping mechanism against high levels of daily stress by working breastfeeding mothers in Iran. Int J Nurs Sci. 2017 Dec 21;5(1):39-44. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.12.005. eCollection 2018 Jan 10. PMID: 31406799; PMCID: PMC6626234.
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Int J Nurs Sci. 2017 Dec 21;5(1):39-44. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.12.005. eCollection 2018 Jan 10.

Coping mechanism against high levels of daily stress by working breastfeeding mothers in Iran.

International journal of nursing sciences

Sousan Valizadeh, Mina Hosseinzadeh, Eesa Mohammadi, Hadi Hassankhani, Marjaneh M Fooladi, Allison Cummins

Affiliations

  1. Department of Pediatrics Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran.
  2. Department of Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran.
  3. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
  4. Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Center of Qualitative Studies, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran.
  5. University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
  6. World Wide Nursing Service Network (WWNSN, PLLC), El Paso, TX, United States.
  7. Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia.

PMID: 31406799 PMCID: PMC6626234 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.12.005

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Breastfeeding mothers returning to work undertake multiple conflicting roles at home and work that can result in high levels of stress. Exploring coping skills amongst these mothers can help in planning useful programmes to promote family wellbeing. This study aims to explore the experiences of working breastfeeding mothers and their coping mechanism against high levels of daily stress.

METHODS: In this qualitative study, we described the experiences of 20 Iranian breastfeeding mothers through in-depth and semi-structured interviews. All interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.

RESULTS: Two main themes emerged as follows: 1) self-management with subthemes of a) attitude reconstruction, b) order and planning, c) creating a boundary between work and family and d) reprioritising life affairs; and 2) seeking help with subthemes of a) family member support, b) childcare facilities and c) spirituality.

CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that women need support from family members and family-friendly policies at the workplace. Breastfeeding mothers may benefit from educational programmes that focus on effective coping strategies.

Keywords: Breastfeeding; Coping; Employment; Iran; Stress; Women's health

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