Preliminary Analysis of a Photo-Elicitation Study Exploring the Experience of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Authors

LaiQuannah Hason, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

6-17-2022

Comments

Presentation: 5:38

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Abstract

Recurrent pregnancy loss, also known as recurrent miscarriage, is a complex and isolating experience followed by many physical and psychological effects. (RPL) affects 1% to 2% of women, with Black women being twice at risk compared to their counterparts (Mukherjee, S. et al., 2013). RPL is defined as three consecutive pregnancy losses before 20 weeks from the last menstrual period (Ford & Schust, 2009). Psychologically, 1 in 6 women experience longterm anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a miscarriage; however, public health research on the emotional impact women experiences post-pregnancy loss is limited and necessary for developing future interventions. To understand the emotional impact of recurrent pregnancy loss, the photo-elicitation method was used to perform qualitative interviews and provide valuable information for developing or enhancing public health interventions and creating a desirable patient experience. Although the preliminary results identified by the lived experiences of thirty women suggest that the psychological impact can range from feeling anxious, fearful, depressed, exhausted, and a sense of lack of control, the data did not represent a diverse population.

Recommended Citation

Hason, LaiQuannah, "Preliminary Analysis of a Photo-Elicitation Study Exploring the Experience of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss" (2022). Master of Public Health Capstone Presentations. Presentation 435.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/mphcapstone_presentation/435

Language

English