Influencing Factors and Consequences of Maternal-Fetal Attachment among Pregnant Women in East Asia
A Scoping Review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14985198 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Eungil Ko (0000-0003-0717-2684, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea), Yaelim Lee (0000-0003-4200-8011, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 110-125 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10436596251368727 |
| PMID | 41015900 |
| OpenAlex | W4414585363 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 73 |
INTRODUCTION: Exploring the variables and outcomes of maternal-fetal attachment based on an understanding of cultural background is critical for providing a foundation for developing effective interventions. This scoping review aimed to identify the predictors and consequences of maternal-fetal attachment among pregnant women in East Asia. METHODS: The review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and the framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley. A comprehensive literature search was performed across PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycINFO, covering studies published between March 2005 and March 2025. RESULTS: The scoping review found that the factors that influenced maternal-fetal attachment were divided into five levels based on ecological systems theory. Maternal-fetal attachment was found to have positive outcomes for both mothers and children. DISCUSSION: Nursing professionals should offer culturally and systemically informed support to promote maternal-fetal attachment, including tailored care for high-risk group, education program, and health services
Cultural competence · Culturally appropriate · Health care · Health professionals · MEDLINE · Qualitative research · Transcultural nursing · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Global Maternal and Child Health · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |