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Area of Science:

  • Maternal Health
  • Pregnancy Outcomes
  • Risk Perception Research

Background:

  • Advanced maternal age (AMA) pregnancies are considered high-risk due to associations with adverse outcomes.
  • Existing literature lacks clarity on how women of AMA perceive their pregnancy risks.
  • This study addresses this gap by exploring risk perception in pregnant women of AMA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and understand the risk perception of pregnant women of advanced maternal age.
  • To identify factors influencing how these women evaluate their pregnancy risk.
  • To inform healthcare providers on improving risk communication strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative descriptive study design.
  • In-depth interviews with 15 nulliparous women (aged 35+) in their third trimester with singleton pregnancies.
  • Content analysis of transcribed interviews to identify themes.

Main Results:

  • Four major themes emerged: defining pregnancy risk, factors influencing risk perception, strategies for risk alleviation, and communication with healthcare professionals.
  • Key influencing factors included medical aspects, psychological elements, risk characteristics, pregnancy stage, and provider opinions.
  • Identified themes provide insight into women's perspectives on pregnancy risk.

Conclusions:

  • Women's perception of pregnancy risk is multifactorial, influenced by medical, psychological, and contextual elements.
  • Understanding these perceptions is crucial for healthcare providers to enhance risk communication.
  • Improved communication can lead to better care and outcomes for pregnancies with advanced maternal age.