FAMILY SUPPORT AND SELF-EFFICACY AS PREDICTORS OF RESILIENCE AMONG POSTPARTUM MOTHERS DURING ROLE TRANSITION

Umi Azizah Kusumaningrum

doi:10.60050/pwh.v7i1.147

Authors

Umi Azizah Kusumaningrum Bachelor of Nursing Science Program Study, University of Bina Sehat PPNI Mojokerto, Mojokerto Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60050/pwh.v7i1.147

Keywords:

Family Support, Self-Efficacy, Resilience, Postpartum Mothers, Puerperium

Abstract

Background: The postpartum period is a critical phase that demands complex adaptation to role changes as a mother. Resilience is an important factor in determining the ability of postpartum mothers to face the challenges of this transition period.

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between family support and self-efficacy with resilience of postpartum mothers in the working area of Tawangsari Health Center, Mojokerto Regency.

Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed with 68 postpartum mothers selected using consecutive sampling. The instruments used were the Family Support Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and Brief Resilience Scale. Data were analyzed using Pearson and Spearman correlation tests.

Results: The majority of respondents had moderate family support (39.7%), moderate self-efficacy (44.1%), and low resilience (39.7%). There was a significant positive relationship between family support and resilience (r=0.447; p<0.001) and between self-efficacy and resilience (r=0.436; p<0.001), both with moderate correlation strength.

Conclusion: Nursing interventions focused on strengthening family support and improving self-efficacy are needed to enhance postpartum mothers' resilience in facing role changes.

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