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0079/2022 - Perceived quality of life and meanings of the experience of extreme maternal morbidity: a qualitative study
Calidad de vida percibida y significados de la experiencia de morbilidad materna extrema: un estudio cualitativo

Author:

• Natalia Chávez Narváez - Narváez, N. C. - <natalia.chavez@correounivalle.edu.co>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7783-5001

Co-author(s):

• Naydú Acosta-Ramírez - Acosta-Ramírez, N. - <naydu.acosta00@usc.edu.co>
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6246-560X


Abstract:

The experience of extreme maternal morbidity (EMM) implies a situation of multiple changes, the perception of quality of life is modified generating a gap between what is perceived and what is desired. The aim is to understand the meanings of EMM survivorsthe lived experience and their influence on the reconstruction processes of their daily lives. Qualitative studythe perspective of symbolic interactionism and analysis with elements of grounded theory, using semi-structured interviews with womena Colombian city. The experience of Extreme Maternal Morbidity - MME is understood by the participants as \"a suffering that is worthwhile\" and is constructedthe meanings given to each stage lived: 1. Pregnancy: an unexpected event that is better in company; 2. The complication: the anguish of separation, 3. Life after near death. The perception of quality of life of women depends both on the experience of the event and on social support; in addition to the survival of the baby. The role of health services is critical, since feelings of loneliness, worry and stress deepen when health personnel have a dehumanized relationship with women.

Keywords:

Qualitative Research, Maternal Health, Quality of Life, Pregnancy Complications

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Narváez, N. C., Acosta-Ramírez, N.. Perceived quality of life and meanings of the experience of extreme maternal morbidity: a qualitative study. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2022/May). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/perceived-quality-of-life-and-meanings-of-the-experience-of-extreme-maternal-morbidity-a-qualitative-study/18335



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