Exploring first-time mothers' experiences and knowledge about behavioural risk factors for stillbirth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Modifiable factors such as substance use, lack of attendance at antenatal care, overweight or obesity and sleeping position are associated with a higher risk of stillbirth. This qualitative study aimed to explore women's experiences of modifiable factors during pregnancy and their awareness of stillbirth.

Methods

Purposive sampling was implemented by hospital staff in a large tertiary maternity hospital in Ireland between November 2020 and March 2021. Women were approached during their stay in the hospital and were invited to participate in a semistructured interview 3-5 months later. Eligible women were primiparous, >18 years of age and had an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Eighteen women who consented to be followed up were interviewed at 3-5 months postp

SUBMITTER: Escanuela Sanchez T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9854314 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature