어머니의 태교의식 및 태도와 유아건강과의 관련성 연구

A Study of Woman's Prenatal Care and Attitude toward Her Pregnancy and Its Effect on Child Health

The purpose of this study is to understand the relation between a woman's attitude toward her pregnancy and the result it has on her child health. The research was carried out by having 5 kindergarten teachers interview 202 mothers of the children from 5 different kindergartens based in Seoul and Kyongsangbukdo Province. The questionaire for the interview was written by the researcher. The data collected figured frequency and percentage and the difference was analized by X_2 test. The major findings are as follows: 1. Pregnant mothers felt very happy for having a baby and their husbands and other family members also showed lots of interest in the pregnancy. Their in-laws, however, showed negative reaction toward over mid-thirties the pregnancy. 2. Mothers' health during pregnancy was significantly affected by their age. Mothers ages 21-25 seemed to be most healthy. Most mothers were very cautious of taking drugs during pregnancy. 3. While housewives felt comfortable with their housework during pregnancy, mothers doing agricultural or physical work had hard time and were often inclined to be nervous. 4. Quite a few mothers were found to be sensitive and feel unstable. In particular, mothers over 36 years old felt more unstable in their early stage of pregnancy. 5. Husbands, in general, took a good care of their pregnant wives and showed a high amounts of interest. When mothers do business, fathers looked after their spouses the most. 6. Most mothers gave birth by natural delivery. More mothers ages 36 years old failed to give birth on expected date than under 20 years old. 7. Most mothers fed their babies breast milk. However, many mothers over 36 years old and having professional jobs were found to bottle-feed their babies. 8. A Mother's experience during her pregnancy was a significant influence on child health. The babies born by mothers with serious morning sickness during most of their pregnancy and some kinds of diseases were found to be physically very weak.