. Kobra Mirzakhani; . Abbas Ebadi; . Farhad Faridhosseini; . Talat Khadivzadeh
Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 1-9
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Physical changes in high‑risk pregnancy (HRP) can lead to changes in mood andsocial relationships and negative effects on women’s well‑being. Individuals in different ...
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BACKGROUND: Physical changes in high‑risk pregnancy (HRP) can lead to changes in mood andsocial relationships and negative effects on women’s well‑being. Individuals in different socioculturalcontexts have different perceptions of well‑being. Yet, there is limited information about perceptions ofwell‑being in HRP. This study aimed to explore the Iranian women’s experiences of well‑being in HRP.MATERIALS AND METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted in 2019–2020 through directedcontent analysis based on the conceptual framework of well‑being in HRP. Participants were 26women with HRP purposively recruited from public and private healthcare settings in Mashhad, Iran.Face‑to‑face semistructured interviews were held for data collection until data saturation. Data wereanalyzed through directed content analysis proposed by Elo and kyngäs (2008) and were managedusing the MAXQDA (v. 10) program.RESULTS: Well‑being in HRP had seven attributes in the five main dimensions of physical,mental‑emotional, social, marital, and spiritual well‑being. The seven attributes of well‑being in HRPwere controlled physical conditions, controlled mood, emotions, and affections, perceived threat,self‑efficacy, and competence for multiple role performance, maintained social relationships, meaningseeking and relationship with the Creator, and positive marital relationships.CONCLUSION: The present study provide an in‑depth understanding about well‑being in the Iranianwomen with HRP. It is a complex and multidimensional concept with physical, mental‑emotional,social, marital, and spiritual dimensions. Comprehensive multicomponent interventions are needed topromote well‑being among women with HRP and designed the guidelines to provide woman‑centeredcare.