Experiences of Fathers Experiencing Pregnancy Loss: A Qualitative Study

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Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the experiences of fathers who experienced pregnancy loss. Method: The qualitative study was conducted with the spouses of pregnant women who applied to XXX University Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Polyclinic between 06.11.2023-28.12.2023. A total of 6 fathers were interviewed by auido recording. Interviews were analyzed using the MAXQDA 2024 program. Four main themes were identified in the thematic analysis of the interviews. Descriptive analysis technique was used to analyze the data. This research is based on COREQ guidelines for reporting qualitative studies. Results: Most fathers stated that they felt sad during the pregnancy loss process. During this process, most of the fathers stated that their wives' sadness made them feel very sad and that they became more attached to each other during this process. Most fathers stated that they got through this process by working at work. After pregnancy loss, most fathers stated that they expected health professionals to pay more attention to them, spare time, and provide information about the process. Conclusion: The study revealed that fathers were negatively affected by pregnancy loss and had expectations from health professionals. Considering these, it is thought that it is important for health professionals to provide more support to fathers who experience pregnancy loss. It is recommended to conduct similar studies and raise awareness on this issue.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Pregnancy loss
• fathers
• experiences
• qualitative study

Gebelik Kaybı Yaşayan Babaların Deneyimleri: Nitel Bir Araştırma

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Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı gebelik kaybı yaşayan babaların deneyimleri belirlemektir. Yöntem: Nitel araştırma 06.11.2023-28.12.2023 tarihleri arasında XXX Üniversite Hastanesi Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum Polikliniği’ne başvuran gebelerin eşleri ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Toplam 6 baba ile ses kaydı yoluyla görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Görüşmeler MAXQDA 2024 programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Görüşmelerin tematik analizinde 4 ana tema belirlenmiştir. Verilerin analizinde betimsel analiz tekniği kullanılmıştır. Bu araştırma, nitel çalışmaların raporlanmasına ilişkin COREQ yönergelerine dayanmaktadır. Bulgular: Gebelik kaybı sürecinde babaların çoğu üzüldüklerini belirtmiştir. Bu süreçte babaların çoğu eşlerinin üzülmesinin kendilerini ayrıca çok üzdüğünü ve bu süreçte birbirlerine daha çok bağlandıklarını ifade etmiştir. Babaların çoğu işte çalışarak bu süreci atlattıklarını belirtmiştir. Gebelik kaybı sonrası babaların çoğu sağlık profesyonellerinden kendilerine daha fazla ilgi göstermelerini, zaman ayırmalarını ve süreçle ilgili bilgi vermelerini beklediklerini ifade etmiştir. Sonuç: Araştırmada babaların gebelik kaybından olumsuz etkilendikleri ve sağlık profesyonellerinden beklentilerinin olduğu ortaya çıktı. Bunlar dikkate alındığında sağlık profesyonellerinin gebelik kaybı yaşayan babalara daha fazla destek vermelerinin önemli olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bu konuda benzer çalışmaların yapılması ve farkındalığın arttırılması önerilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Gebelik kaybı
• babalar
• deneyimler
• nitel araştırma

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