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Multiplexed Fluorescent Immunohistochemical Staining of Four Endometrial Immune Cell Types in Recurrent Miscarriage
Published on: August 4, 2021
Internal growth of women with recurrent miscarriage: a qualitative descriptive study based on the post-traumatic
Gisoo Shin1, Hye Jin Kim2, Sung Hae Kim3
1College of Nursing, Chung - Ang University, 84 Heukseok-Ro, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul, 06974, Korea.
Background:
Unexpected and repeated miscarriages in a woman's life cycle can be a mental and physical burden and lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. However, women may also experience inner growth with such experiences.
Methods:
This study was qualitative descriptive research examining the experiences of South Korean women who had recurrent miscarriages three or more times.
Results:
The average age of the participants was 34.6 years, and the average number of recurrent miscarriages was 3.87. Additionally, five themes were identified as follows: (1) Confusing as if in muddy water, (2) Self-examination of past daily life, (3) Empathy and comfort in homogeneous groups, (4) Religious beliefs that include the lost fetus, and (5) Transforming for internal growth.
Conclusion:
Based on the results of this study, intervention strategies need to be implemented to support the inner growth of women who have experienced recurrent miscarriages.
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