Experiences with severe maternal morbidity: a qualitative study on the perception of women

to know and analyze the experiences of women who developed an episode of Severe Maternal Morbidity. this is a qualitative study, in which we interviewed 16 women admitted to a tertiary level hospital, as a result of this morbid state. We used content analysis in data processing. two categories were...

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Published in:Revista brasileira de enfermagem 2016-07, Vol.69 (4), p.662-668
Main Authors: Silva, Daniela Vitti Ribeiro da, Silveira, Maria de Fátima de Araújo, Gomes-Sponholz, Flávia Azevedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Attitude to Health
Female
Humans
Nursing
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - psychology
Qualitative Research
Severity of Illness Index
Young Adult
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Summary:to know and analyze the experiences of women who developed an episode of Severe Maternal Morbidity. this is a qualitative study, in which we interviewed 16 women admitted to a tertiary level hospital, as a result of this morbid state. We used content analysis in data processing. two categories were identified: "Understanding maternal morbidity as a negative presence" and "Moving ahead: on constant alert". The interviewees mentioned negative aspects, such as treatment difficulties and hospitalization, feelings of fear, concern for the fetus, frustration with the idealized pregnancy, trauma; and positive aspects, such as learning and the expression of the divine will in the experience of illness. effective care during the prenatal period, delivery and postpartum period should provide adequate support for the prevention and assistance in Severe Maternal Morbidity.
ISSN:0034-7167
DOI:10.1590/0034-7167.2016690407i