Addressing pregnancy-related concerns in women with inflammatory bowel disease: Insights from the patient's perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Therapeutic options for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have expanded, as has the use of IBD medications in women during the reproductive period. However, no qualitative data exist that examine the pregnancy-related concerns of women with IBD in the current era of widespread immunomodulator and biologic use. Hence, we aimed to explore in detail the impact of IBD on pregnancy from the patient's perspective.

Methods

This qualitative study used semistructured interviews to explore participants' experiences regarding IBD and pregnancy until no new themes emerged. Key themes were identified using thematic analysis.

Results

Fifteen women with IBD were interviewed. The majority of participants reported lingering concerns regarding their IBD medications, d

SUBMITTER: Flanagan EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7812482 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature