Challenges and Strategies of Prenatal Care in Deaf Women from the Perspective of Iranian Midwives: A Content Analysis Study

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Document Type : Original Research Article

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1 Assistant Professor, Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

2 PhD Student in Midwifery, Student Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

10.22038/jmrh.2024.79673.2387

Abstract

Background and aim: Deaf pregnant women are one of the most vulnerable groups in any society. Midwives, as the most important members of service providers, face various problems while providing services to deaf women.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted with a conventional content analysis approach. Purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 midwives with experience providing services to deaf pregnant women. Data collection continued until saturation. The analysis was done using the Conventional content analysis method of Granheim and Lundman.
Results: The results were classified into two categories of challenges and strategies. The subcategory of challenges in two main categories was " Midwives' feelings of weakness" and " Midwife's psychological issues". The class of strategies also included two main categories " Comprehensive support" and " Specific instruction ". Each of the main categories contained several subcategories.
Conclusion: As a key element in providing services to deaf pregnant women, midwives face a range of challenges.  the current results can draw the attention of health managers to the challenges of midwives and other service providers. Also, the strategies suggested by midwives can help managers plan to improve care provision to deaf pregnant women.

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Journal of Midwifery and Reproductive Health

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Available Online from 02 June 2024

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