Pregnancy among women with physical disabilities: Unmet needs and recommendations on navigating pregnancy
| Autor: | Monika Mitra, Suzanne C. Smeltzer, Linda M. Long-Bellil, Lauren D. Smith, Lisa I. Iezzoni |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Attitude of Health Personnel Peer support Trust Health Services Accessibility Article Unmet needs Access to Information Young Adult 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Pregnancy Phone Health care medicine Humans Childbirth Disabled Persons Maternal Health Services 030212 general & internal medicine Young adult Qualitative Research Health Services Needs and Demand 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine Obstetrics business.industry Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health General Medicine medicine.disease United States Attitude Equipment and Supplies Family medicine Female Clinical Competence Health Facilities business Psychology Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | Disability and Health Journal. 9:457-463 |
| ISSN: | 1936-6574 |
| Popis: | Background Despite concerns raised in the literature on the adverse pregnancy outcomes of women with physical disabilities, there is little information about unmet needs of women with physical disabilities during pregnancy and childbirth. Objective This article provides an in-depth examination of unmet health care needs during and around the time of pregnancy among a sample of women with physical disabilities. It also offers recommendations to other women with physical disabilities who are considering pregnancy. Methods Twenty-five phone interviews were conducted with women with physical disabilities from across the United States who had a baby in the past ten years. Individual semi-structured qualitative interviews lasting about 2 h were conducted. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using an iterative, interpretive process. Results Women reported a wide range of disabling conditions. Analysis revealed three broad themes related to unmet needs during pregnancy among women with physical disabilities. They included (1) clinician knowledge and attitudes, (2) physical accessibility of health care facilities and equipment, (3) need for information related to pregnancy and postpartum supports. The women also provided recommendations to other women with disabilities who are currently pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant. Recommendations related to finding a clinician one trusts, seeking peer support, self-advocating, and preparing oneself for the baby. Conclusions This study sheds light on the unmet needs and barriers to care of women with mobility disabilities during pregnancy and childbirth. The study findings highlight the need for policy and practice recommendations for perinatal care of women with mobility disabilities. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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