Interest in peer support persons among patients experiencing early pregnancy loss.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Limited data exist regarding the type of support patients need when experiencing early pregnancy loss (EPL). The objective of this study is to explore how patients emotionally cope with EPL and to assess if there is interest in a peer EPL support program with a self-compassion component.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with patients who experienced EPL in the past two years. We evaluated the kinds of support that patients felt were most helpful, interest in a possible peer EPL support person, and suggestions for the creation of such a program. Content analysis was utilized to analyze the data and identify themes.

Results

Twenty-one individuals participated in the study. Approximately 52.3% (n = 11) of interviewees reported expectant manageme

SUBMITTER: Conroy C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10334662 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature