Maternal experiences of women who had received salutary childbirth education: A descriptive qualitative study

• DOI: 10.1111/jan.16359
• Publication Date: 2024-08-05T11:23:56Z
• Authors: Ayse Deliktas Dem...; Pervin Ahmedova; Kamile Kabukcuoglu
• Keywords: Salutogenesis; Thematic Analysis

Abstract Background Childbirth education, underpinned by Salutogenesis, presents a paradigm shift in maternal care. There was no present information about the experiences of women who had received Salutary childbirth education. Objective The study aimed to deeply explore women's pregnancy, birth and postnatal attended ‘Salutary Education Program’ shed light on mechanisms Salutogenesis health promotion. Methods A descriptive qualitative conducted with 15 mothers. during April–October 2023. Data were obtained through semi‐structured, in‐depth individual longitudinal interviews cover all periods. thematic analysis performed. Results Women stated that they ‘acquired normality oriented perspective’ which provides ‘attribution positive meanings period’ ‘freedom from their risk focus concerns’. experienced naturality process flow. They described became ‘aware internal resources’, gained ‘skills for construction resources’ ‘ability manage period’. ‘emotional strength’ ‘Investment ability themselves’ addition autonomy provided them feeling strength actively engage experience. Practice Implications This explores participated Program describes program's components experiences. By doing so, it aims enhance understanding how healthcare professionals can effective education use Model. Patient or Public Contribution authors would like acknowledge thank program willing interview.