Mothers’ experiences living with diastasis recti abdominis – an interview study

Author:

Marander Viktoria,Råheim Målfrid,Haukenes Inger,Theodorsen Nina-Margrethe

Abstract

Abstract Background Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a common postpartum condition. Knowledge is scarce on how mothers perceive living with DRA. The interaction between healthcare providers and patients plays a significant role in shaping the healthcare service experience. Women suffering from typical women’s diseases tend to experience not being taken seriously or listened to when seeking healthcare. The aim of this study was to explore mothers’ experiences living with DRA. Methods Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with six Norwegian mothers, age 32–41, presenting with a clinically significant DRA. Topics discussed were how the condition is experienced, how it affects different aspects of day-to-day life and experiences with healthcare services. The data was analyzed using systematic text condensation. Results DRA had an impact on everyday life among the mothers included in this study. Three major themes emerged: (I) The path to obtaining knowledge and understanding of DRA, (II) DRA - intertwined with health issues and physical limitations and (III) A changed belly – on self-image & social interactions. The mothers experienced uncertainties and frustration when trying to learn about DRA. The limited knowledge of the condition made it hard to differentiate if the experienced symptoms were caused by presence of DRA or from other health issues. Several mothers felt misunderstood. Conclusion DRA is a multifaceted condition affecting many aspects of day-to-day life in various dimensions, like physical, emotional, and social. This study contributes to a wider understanding of living with DRA, which might guide healthcare professionals in providing support for mothers with this condition.

Funder

University of Bergen

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Cited by 1 articles. 订阅此论文施引文献 订阅此论文施引文献,注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献,订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献

同舟云学术

1.学者识别学者识别

2.学术分析学术分析

3.人才评估人才评估

"同舟云学术"是以全球学者为主线,采集、加工和组织学术论文而形成的新型学术文献查询和分析系统,可以对全球学者进行文献检索和人才价值评估。用户可以通过关注某些学科领域的顶尖人物而持续追踪该领域的学科进展和研究前沿。经过近期的数据扩容,当前同舟云学术共收录了国内外主流学术期刊6万余种,收集的期刊论文及会议论文总量共计约1.5亿篇,并以每天添加12000余篇中外论文的速度递增。我们也可以为用户提供个性化、定制化的学者数据。欢迎来电咨询!咨询电话:010-8811{复制后删除}0370

www.globalauthorid.com

TOP

Copyright © 2019-2024 北京同舟云网络信息技术有限公司
京公网安备11010802033243号  京ICP备18003416号-3