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    J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1991 Nov-Dec;20(6):457-63.

    Maternal confidence in coping with labor. A self-efficacy concept.

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    Department of Life Span Process, College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1289.

    Abstract

    The clinical study of labor pain suggests that a woman's confidence in her ability to cope with labor contributes significantly to her perception of pain during labor. Self-efficacy theory is examined as a framework for evaluating women's confidence in their ability to cope with labor. The major propositions of self-efficacy theory are described and related to the experience of women approaching labor. The implications for nursing practice are presented, and directions for the study of maternal confidence are proposed.

    PMID:
    1757830
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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