Cross-Cultural Adaptation to Cesarean Birth

Authors

Jacqueline Fawcett, University of PennsylvaniaFollow
Marianne Weiss, Marquette UniversityFollow
Ramona T. Mercer, University of California - San Francisco

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

6-1-1993

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Source Publication

Western Journal of Nursing Research

Source ISSN

0193-9459;

Abstract

Approximately one in four childbearing women now experiences cesarean delivery (Taffel, Placek, & Moien, 1990). Research has revealed that adaptation to cesarean birth is influenced by obstetrical and hospital policies, such as type of anesthesia and presence of a support person at the delivery, as well as by preparation for cesarean delivery. Little attention has, however, been given to the influence of culture on adaptation to the cesarean birth experience.

Comments

Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 15, No. 3 (June 1, 1993): 282-297. DOI.

Marianne E. Weiss was affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA at the time of publication.

Recommended Citation

Fawcett, Jacqueline; Weiss, Marianne; and Mercer, Ramona T., "Cross-Cultural Adaptation to Cesarean Birth" (1993). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 522.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/522