Pregnancy-Related Anxiety in Mwanza, Tanzania: a Qualitative Approach

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dc.contributor.advisorPremji, Shahirose
dc.contributor.authorKing Rosario, Melanie
dc.contributor.committeememberRaffin Bouchal, Shelley
dc.contributor.committeememberEste, David
dc.date.accessioned2016-04-18T16:19:30Z
dc.date.available2016-04-18T16:19:30Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.date.submitted2016en
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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKing Rosario, M. (2016). Pregnancy-Related Anxiety in Mwanza, Tanzania: a Qualitative Approach (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/27412en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/27412
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11023/2893
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.facultyNursing
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity 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.
dc.subjectMental Health
dc.subjectNursing
dc.subjectObstetrics and Gynecology
dc.subjectPublic Health
dc.subject.classificationPregnancyen_US
dc.subject.classificationMental Healthen_US
dc.subject.classificationqualitativeen_US
dc.subject.classificationphenomenologyen_US
dc.subject.classificationanxietyen_US
dc.subject.classificationNursingen_US
dc.titlePregnancy-Related Anxiety in Mwanza, Tanzania: a Qualitative Approach
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineNursing
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Nursing (MN)
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