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A qualitative study of women’s experience of a perinatal group health-promoting programme
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posted on 2019-02-20, 00:00 authored by M Buultjens, G Murphy, M Ruddock-Hudson, J Milgrom, Ann TaketAnn TaketBackground Antenatal and parenting programmes are a way of supporting and empowering parents. However, not all informational needs are being met, and nor are programmes equipping women with skills and confidence to meet the challenges of parenthood. Aims To explore women’s experiences of participating in a group psycho-educational programme across their pregnancy and early postnatal period. Methods A qualitative descriptive design was applied, incorporating thematic analysis to identify themes in the data. Findings The programme demonstrated practical benefits such as dissemination of timely information, continuity of care and professional support. It enabled opportunities for mastering new tasks and increased a woman’s social support network. Conclusion Focusing on the entire perinatal period can promote better perinatal health and psychosocial outcomes.
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British journal of midwiferyVolume
27Issue
2Pagination
106 - 114Publisher
MAG onlineLocation
London, Eng.Publisher DOI
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0969-4900Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
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