Exploring women's experiences of identifying, negotiating and managing perinatal anxiety: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Anxiety affects around 15% of women during the perinatal period and can adversely impact both mother and child, with potential implications for long-term health; few studies have examined women's experiences of perinatal anxiety (PNA). In the context of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence prioritising PNA, this study aimed to explore women's experiences of the identification and management of PNA and their engagement with healthcare professionals.

Design

Qualitative study with semi-structured interviews and applying thematic analysis.

Setting

Recruitment materials were shared widely through maternal support groups, children's centres, libraries, National Health Service (NHS) providers (primary and secondary care) operating in the West Midl

SUBMITTER: Oh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7780520 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature