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Nahid Mehran1, Sepideh Hajian2, Masoumeh Simbar3
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
|August 27, 2020
Summary
Spouse participation in perinatal care involves empathic and responsive behaviors. This involvement enhances family function and improves maternal-neonatal health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Spousal support is crucial during pregnancy for a positive experience.
- Limited research exists on spouse participation in perinatal care in Iran.
- This study addresses the gap by exploring the concept of spouse participation in perinatal care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explain the concept of spouse participation in perinatal care.
- To understand the role of spouses in supporting women during the perinatal period.
- To identify the key components of effective spouse involvement in maternal and infant care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study conducted in Qom, Iran, in 2018.
- Purposive sampling of pregnant/postpartum women, spouses, and healthcare providers.
- Semi-structured interviews and conventional content analysis using MAXQDA software.
Main Results:
- Fifty-three codes yielded 18 sub-categories, 7 categories, and 3 main themes.
- Key themes identified: empathy (emotional/cognitive understanding), accountability (support, management, compassion).
- Consequences included improved family function and maternal-neonatal health.
Conclusions:
- Spouse participation is defined as empathic and responsive behaviors.
- These behaviors contribute to enhanced family function.
- Improved maternal and infant health is a significant outcome of spousal involvement.
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