Psychological growth experience of women with abnormal fetal induced labor based on positive psychology theory / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the emotional experience of abnormal fetal pregnant women after induced labor. Methods Phenomenological methods were used to conduct in-depth interviews with 20 pregnant women with abnormal fetal induced labor from November 2018 to January 2019. Colaizzi analysis method was used to sort, code, classify, summarize and extract the subjects. Results Two themes were extracted Post-traumatic growth experiences and promotive factors of PTG. Post-traumatic growth experiences included traumatic reaction, new life attitude, exploring potential advantages, cherishing the relationship between relatives and friends, and actively seeking knowledge;Promotive factors of PTG included providing social support, mobilizing internal positive cognition, diverting attention, and planning for the future. Conclusions Medical staff should provide opportunities for pregnant women with abnormal fetal induced labor to express their emotions, fully integrate social and emotional support, mobilize internal positive cognition, and then promote their post-traumatic growth.