2019 Volume 6 Issue 1 Pages 8-15
【Objective】To identify the nurses’ cognition of pregnancy-related symptoms and support received from supervisors and colleagues during their pregnancy.【Method】An anonymous self-administered questionnaire was conducted with female nurses at 7 hospitals who’d experienced pregnancy while working. The number of subjects was 693.【Results】Among the subjects, 46.8 ~ 86.8% had pregnancy-related symptoms such as morning sickness, while 33.0~63.3% responded that they did not receive any consideration regarding maternal protection/maternal health management. Additionally, 37.5~47.6% responded that neither their supervisors nor colleagues raised any concerns. The support they did receive and felt pleased about were, "Delivery of a positive message", "Continuing advice and consultation", "Reduction of work burden" and "Consideration of pregnant workers’ safety".【Discussion】Despite there being some pleasant support from supervisors and colleagues, it was assumed that while the majority of pregnant nurses had symptoms during pregnancy, they were not receiving enough support in terms of matters related to maternity health management and safety issues.【Conclusion】It is necessary to promote understanding toward support for pregnant nurses by educating staff members on the subject of occupational safety and health while providing thoroughgoing maternity health management.
