Strengthening Peer Mentoring Relationships for New Mothers: A Qualitative Analysis.

Autor: Law KH; College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia.; Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA 6009, Australia., Jackson B; Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.; School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sports Science), University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia., Tan XH; Cairnmillar Institute, Hawthorn East, VIC 3123, Australia., Teague S; College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia., Krause A; College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia.; Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA 6009, Australia., Putter K; College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia., Du'cane M; College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia., Gibson L; Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.; School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sports Science), University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia., Bulles KF; School of Medicine, Mercer University, Macon, GA 31207, USA., Barkin J; School of Medicine, Mercer University, Macon, GA 31207, USA., Dimmock JA; College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811, Australia.; Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.; School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sports Science), University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of clinical medicine [J Clin Med] 2022 Oct 12; Vol. 11 (20). Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Oct 12.
DOI: 10.3390/jcm11206009
Abstrakt: (1) Background: The transition to motherhood can be challenging, especially for first-time mothers, and can accompany maternal distress. Social support-such as that offered by peers-can be important in assisting mothers to manage such distress. Although primiparous mothers often seek out and value peer support programs, few researchers have investigated factors that may influence the strength of relationships in non-professional maternal peer support programs. Insight into these factors can be key to enhancing the success of future peer support interventions. (2) Methods: Reflexive thematic analysis was applied to data gathered from 36 semi-structured interviews conducted with 14 primiparous mothers and 17 peer mentors in a peer support program. (3) Results: Four themes related to successful mentorship were identified: expectations of peer relationship, independence of peer mentor, contact, and similarities. (4) Conclusions: For primiparous mothers who are developing their support network, these factors appear important for promoting close and effective peer support relationships. Interventions that harness the dynamics between these factors may contribute to more successful peer support relationships and mental health outcomes for participants.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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