Strategy for mental health improvement of Iranian stillborn mothers from their perspective : a qualitative study
Joint Authors
al-Hadidyan, Maryam
Kazimi, Ashraf
Badi, Ghulam Khayr
Irajpour, Ali Rida
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 1 (31 Jan. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-01-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Mothers got stressed when they are informed about the occurrence of stillbirth.
Many researchers believe that the failure to provide the required care by health teams during this hard time is the main determinant of maternal mental health in the future.
In other words, psychosocial support by medical care providers can significantly improve mental outcomes of mother after stillbirth.
Objectives : This study aimed to explore stillborn mothers’ suggested strategies to provide maternal mental health in the experience of stillbirth.
Patients and Methods : Twenty women who had experienced stillbirths participated in this qualitative content analysis study.
They were selected through purposeful sampling method.
Data were gathered by individual interviews recorded on audiotapes, transcripted and then analyzed.
Then, transcriptions were coded and classified.
Finally, 3 main categories and 9 subcategories were emerged.
Results : Analysis of participants’ viewpoints and their opinions about strategies to provide maternal mental health in the experience of stillbirth lead to development of 3 main categories : “before delivery strategies” with 3 subcategories, “during labor strategies” with 3 subcategories, and “postpartum strategies” with 3 subcategories.
Analyses of findings showed that, health care providers can mitigate some of the long-term negative mental outcomes of stillborn mothers by spending extra time with grieving mothers, facilitating bonding, and validating their emotional expressions.
Conclusions : According to the results, revision and modification of the care plan in the experience of stillbirth seems necessary to improve mental health in these mothers.
According to suggested strategies, midwives and health care providers are health professionals who can effectively and properly care for stillborn mothers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Hadidyan, Maryam& Irajpour, Ali Rida& Kazimi, Ashraf& Badi, Ghulam Khayr. 2016. Strategy for mental health improvement of Iranian stillborn mothers from their perspective : a qualitative study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-653277
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Hadidyan, Maryam…[et al.]. Strategy for mental health improvement of Iranian stillborn mothers from their perspective : a qualitative study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 1 (Jan. 2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-653277
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Hadidyan, Maryam& Irajpour, Ali Rida& Kazimi, Ashraf& Badi, Ghulam Khayr. Strategy for mental health improvement of Iranian stillborn mothers from their perspective : a qualitative study. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-653277
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 7
Record ID
BIM-653277