A qualitative investigation of the experiences and impact of negative healthcare provider interactions during a traumatic birth
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Canning, J. 2023. A qualitative investigation of the experiences and impact of negative healthcare provider interactions during a traumatic birth. Prof Doc Thesis University of East London School of Psychology https://doi.org/10.15123/uel.8wxzw
Authors | Canning, J. |
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Type | Prof Doc Thesis |
Abstract | Background: The experience of birth trauma is common and can have a detrimental impact on a birthing person’s psychosocial wellbeing. Research exploring the aetiology of birth trauma has highlighted that negative interactions with healthcare providers is a key risk factor for birth trauma. However, there is limited research exploring the nature of these interactions within the context of NHS maternity services. Aims: The current study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of how birthing people experience negative interactions with healthcare providers and how negative interactions may contribute to the experience of birth trauma. Method: Eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted with birthing people who had given birth using NHS services in the last five years. These were analysed using a thematic analysis. Results: The study identified three main themes: 1) hospital centred care 2) power and the maternity system 3) the lasting impact. Conclusion: The study findings indicate that negative interactions with healthcare providers during childbirth is central to the experience of birth trauma. Negative interactions were associated with a lack of personalised care and the epistemic privileging of healthcare providers. The experience of negative interactions had a significant impact on participants’ wellbeing and altered their trust in health systems. |
Keywords | Birth trauma; Healthcare Provider Interactions |
Year | 2023 |
Publisher | University of East London |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.15123/uel.8wxzw |
File | License File Access Level Anyone |
Publication dates | |
Online | 15 Nov 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Completed | 11 Sep 2023 |
Deposited | 15 Nov 2023 |
Copyright holder | © 2023, The Author |
https://repository.uel.ac.uk/item/8wxzw
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