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“Navigating in a maze without a map“. Partners’ experiences of hyperemesis gravidarum- a qualitative study
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- Lindgren, Louise (author)
- Umeå universitet,Institutionen för omvårdnad
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- Holmlund, Sophia (author)
- Umeå universitet,Institutionen för omvårdnad,Obstetrik och gynekologi,Judith Lumley Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia
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- Dunge, Johanna (author)
- Umeå universitet,Obstetrik och gynekologi
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- Nording, Malin L., 1976- (author)
- Umeå universitet,Kemiska institutionen
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- Vinnars, Marie-Therese (author)
- Umeå universitet,Obstetrik och gynekologi
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- Lindqvist, Maria (author)
- Umeå universitet,Institutionen för omvårdnad,Obstetrik och gynekologi
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- Elsevier, 2024
- 2024
- English.
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In: Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare. - : Elsevier. - 1877-5756 .- 1877-5764. ; 40
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- Objective: A supportive environment for women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum is crucial but not always provided. There is a lack of research regarding Hyperemesis Gravidarum, its impact on the family, and the partner's perception of supporting their spouse. Thus, this study aims to explore partners’ experiences of Hyperemesis Gravidarum during their spousés pregnancy.Methods: Data were gathered through 13 individual, semi-structured, in-depth, digital interviews with partners of women who had experienced Hyperemesis Gravidarum and analysed with Qualitative Content Analysis. The partners were recruited through advertisement on a social media platform and were exclusively males, representing 8 of 21 Swedish regions. The mean age was 34, and they had, on average, 1 previous child. The mean time from the experience to the interview was 12 months.Findings: The main theme, “Navigating in a maze without a map”, explains partners’ situation as stressful and demanding when their spouse suffers from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, with insufficient support and guidance from healthcare providers. The analysis resulted in three themes: “Standing alone with a demanding responsibility”, “Being in a lottery when facing healthcare”, and “Climbing the mountain together.” The themes display challenges within everyday life and healthcare, as well as strained relations within the family.Conclusion: Partners experience a need to support their spouse in every aspect of daily life and advocate for adequate healthcare. Healthcare professionals must support and acknowledge the partners' struggles during the demanding situation with Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Folkhälsovetenskap, global hälsa, socialmedicin och epidemiologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Family support
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Pregnancy complication
- Qualitative research
- Social support
- Spouses
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- ref (subject category)
- art (subject category)
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