Cammidge, SL, Duff, AJA orcid.org/0000-0003-2158-9347, Latchford, GJ orcid.org/0000-0003-1635-3022 et al. (1 more author) (2016) When Women with Cystic Fibrosis Become Mothers: Psychosocial Impact and Adjustments. Pulmonary Medicine, 2016. 9458980. pp. 1-11. ISSN 2090-1836
Abstract
Advances in the treatment and life expectancy of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients mean that motherhood is now a realistic option for many women with CF. This qualitative study explored the psychosocial impact and adjustments made when women with CF become mothers. Women with CF () were recruited via an online forum and participated in semistructured telephone interviews about their experiences of becoming a mother. Transcriptions were analysed using Grounded Theory. Analysis revealed three core categories: (i) “Living with CF”: how becoming a mother impacted on health and treatment adherence, requiring a change in support from the CF team, (ii) “Becoming a Mother”: balancing issues common to new mothers with their CF, and (iii) “Pooling Personal Resources”: coping strategies in managing the dual demands of child and CF care. Participants experienced a variety of complex psychosocial processes. Most participants acknowledged an initial negative impact on CF care; however over time they reported successful adaptation to managing dual commitments and that adherence and motivation to stay well had improved. This study highlights the need for preconceptual psychosocial counselling and postpartum adjustment to CF care.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 Sophie L. Cammidge et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (Leeds) > Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 27 Mar 2017 11:03 |
Last Modified: | 05 Oct 2017 16:28 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/9458980 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Hindawi Publishing Corporation |
Identification Number: | 10.1155/2016/9458980 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:114140 |