A qualitative study on psychological stressors of pregnant women with chronic HBV infection

VernacularTitle:慢性HBV感染孕妇心理压力源的质性研究
Author: Xianxian ZANG ; Yumei SUN ; Jianju LI ; Ping JI ; Keke LIN ; Li SU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Pregnant women with chronic HBV infection; Psychological stressor; Qualitative study
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(25):70-72
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the psychological stressors of pregnant women with chronic HBV infection.Methods Using phenomenological method of qualitative study,there were 9 pregnant women with chronic HBV infection participated in the study and their mental stress was investigated by deep interview.Results Five main psychological stressors of pregnant women with chronic HBV infection emerged:fear of children being infected; anxious about giving birth in the hospital for infectious diseases; having no idea of selecting the mode of delivery and feeding pattern; worrying about their own health; to feel nervous about playing the role of mothers.Conclusions Healthcare workers should make appropriate health guidance and psychological supports to alleviate the psychological distress combined with features of pregnant women with HBV infection.At the same time,it is necessary to make change of public misunderstanding of hepatitis B,so as to create a fair and friendly social atmosphere for all the hepatitis B patients.