Graduate Studies
Pregnancy-Related Anxiety in Mwanza, Tanzania: a Qualitative Approach
Abstract
dc:description.abstractPregnancy-related anxiety is defined as fears and worries related to the health of the woman, the baby, the pregnancy, and delivery; it is a strong determinant of preterm birth and other maternal and infant outcomes. There is limited research on the mental health of pregnant women residing in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and little exploration into women’s experiences of pregnancy-related anxiety. In this descriptive phenomenological study, ten pregnant and postpartum women participated in semi-structured interviews. Following Colaizzi’s method of analysis, the essence of the women’s experience was described. The findings revealed a state of worry and concern, often causing physical symptoms, and disrupting personal sense of peace. Major themes included: fear for survival of self and child; lack of knowledge about pregnancy, symptoms, and side effects; spirituality and acceptance. Personal relationships, interactions with the healthcare system, and peer support also played an important role in the participants’ experiences.
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Master of Nursing (MN)
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Nursing
- Grantor dc:publisher.institution
- Graduate Studies
- Year dc:date.issued
- 2016
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- King Rosario, Melanie
- Advisor dc:contributor.advisor
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- Premji, Shahirose
- Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember
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- Raffin Bouchal, Shelley
- Este, David
Subjects
dc:subject × 4Rights
dc:rights- Statement dc:rights
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- University of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
- Language dc:language.iso
- eng
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:ucalgary.scholaris.ca:11023/2893