Experiences of women with threatened abortion: a qualitative study of pregnant women and health providers in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are significant health and psychological consequences associated with threatened abortion (TA). Women who lose desired pregnancies due to abortion are at risk of experiencing grief, anxiety, guilt, and self-blame. In Iranian society, psychological support for pregnant women is low, and as a result, women with TA experience high stress. This study aimed to investigate the experiences of pregnant women with TA and health providers in maternity healthcare services.

Methods

This exploratory-descriptive qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews and purposive sampling. 13 pregnant women and seven key informants (husband and health care providers) were selected from February 2023 to July 2023. Data was analysed using qualitative content analy

SUBMITTER: Mirtabar SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998265 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature