@article{article_1021184, title={Comparison of Coping Styles, Psychological Well-Being and Courage in Pregnant Women by Delivery Type}, journal={Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences}, volume={5}, pages={9–14}, year={2022}, DOI={10.54614/JMHS.2022.1021184}, author={Motavalli, Roya and Ejder Tekgündüz, Sibel and Mohammad Alıpour Amınabadı, Monır}, keywords={Cesarean section, coping styles, daring, natural childbirth, psychological well-being}, abstract={<p>Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the coping styles, psychological well-being and courage of pregnant women who volunteered for normal delivery and cesarean section in Ardabil. <br />Methods: In the study, pregnant women who volunteered for normal delivery and cesarean section were determined and divided into two groups. Then, 30 volunteer pregnant women from the determined groups were included in the study for normal delivery and cesarean section. Data collection tools, coping styles, psychological well-being and assertiveness scales were used. Multivariate analysis of variance was used in the analysis of the data. <br />Results: In the cesarean section, the mean score of the Self-Acceptance sub-scale of the Psychological Well-Being Scale was 26.73 ± 2.66, Positive Relationships with Others 21.11 ± 2.50, Autonomy 21.46 ± 4.75, Observation of the Environment 21.03 ± 1.84, Purposeful Life 25.53 ± 2.50, Personal Development was found to be 21.19 ± 1.29. The mean score of the Cognitive sub-dimension of the Coping Strategies Scale of the same group was 16.70 ± 2.25, the Behavioral sub-scale 4.28 ± 0.83, the Avoidance sub-dimension 2.36 ± 0.22. In the normal delivery group, the mean score of the Self-Acceptance sub-dimension of the Psychological Well-Being Scale is 36.56 ± 1.70, Positive Relationships with Others 32.68 ± 2.35, Autonomy 33.24 ± 2.45, Domination of the Environment 31.04 ± 2.49, Purposeful Life 28.08 ± 3.30, Personal Development was found to be 32.08 ± 1.75. The mean score of the Cognitive sub-dimension of the Coping Strategies Scale of the same group was 6.86 ± 1.02, and the Behavioral sub-dimension 6.81 ± 1.10 and the Avoidance sub-dimension 2.02 ± 0.88. <br />Conclusion: Results showed that psychological well-being and courage were associated with coping styles. Giving trainings to improve the coping skills and courage of pregnant women can prepare them for natural birth. <br /> </p>}, number={1}, publisher={Ataturk University}