Perspectives of stress and self-care among perinatal African American women: Implications for a mindfulness-based intervention

Abstract

This research study explores the unique stressors that African American women experience during the perinatal period. The results of this study explicate the individualized experiences and perspectives of perinatal African American women and help to inform the development of a culturally relevant mindfulness based intervention.

Authors

Karen M. Sheffield
Cheryl W. Giscombe

Author Details

Karen M. Sheffield, MSN, CNM; Cheryl W. Giscombe, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC -- School of Nursing, UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

African American Women, Mindfulness, Stress

Recommended Citation

Sheffield, Karen M. and Giscombe, Cheryl W., "Perspectives of stress and self-care among perinatal African American women: Implications for a mindfulness-based intervention" (2019). INRC (Congress). 141.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/141

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Acquisition

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