Reasons, experiences and expectations of women with delayed medical care for ectopic pregnancies in Chinese urban edges: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the experiences of patients with ectopic pregnancies with delayed medical care, with the goals to promote timely access to care, reduce subsequent physical and psychological impacts, and provide recommendations for improved management of ectopic pregnancies.

Design

A qualitative study.

Setting

A 1000-bed urban edge hospital located in the suburban area of Guangzhou, China, between December 2022 and February 2023.

Participants

21 patients with delays in seeking medical care for ectopic pregnancy.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Semistructured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted to understand the experience and expectations of these women.

Results

Three main themes emerged, including delaying medical care, p

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10982742 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature