期刊
MIDWIFERY
卷 125, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103803
关键词
Fear of birth; Coping; Psychosocial support; Multiparity; Pregnancy; Qualitative
类别
This study examines factors that help pregnant multiparas cope with their fear of birth and highlights the need for improved care and support for these individuals. The findings indicate that obtaining information, planning ahead, receiving empathic support, dealing with emotions in different ways, and focusing on the positive are effective strategies for managing fear of birth. However, the support provided by healthcare providers is insufficient, and there is significant variation in the quality and content of care. It is necessary to critically evaluate the maternity system, policies, and competence of healthcare professionals in order to enhance the care for multiparas with fear of birth.
Objective: This study describes factors helping pregnant multiparas cope with their fear of birth and aims to contribute insight into measures that could be taken to support and develop care for multiparas with fear of birth. Methods: Purposive sampling was used for collecting data from closed discussion forums. An electronic questionnaire included structured background questions and qualitative open-ended questions related to the factors multiparas had found helped them cope with their fear of birth. After excluding respondents in early pregnancy (n = 20), the data consisted of answers from 78 pregnant multiparas from Finland. The data were analysed using inductive content analysis. Results: The factors helping pregnant multiparas to cope with their fear of birth included obtaining information, planning ahead, receiving empathic support, dealing with emotions in different ways, and focusing on the positive. Conclusions: The support multiparas receive for their fear of birth from healthcare providers is insufficient and the quality and content of care varies widely. As a result, multiparas have been left to personally take responsibility for coping with their fear. Implications for practice: The care for treating fear of birth in multiparas needs to be improved. This requires a critical evaluation of the maternity system, policies, and competence of healthcare professionals who work with pregnant people.
作者
我是这篇论文的作者
点击您的名字以认领此论文并将其添加到您的个人资料中。
推荐
暂无数据