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Ryu and Shin: Phenomenological Study on Experience of Preterm Labor
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Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing

Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing 2009; 15(2): 140-149.

Published online: 30 June 2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2009.15.2.140

Phenomenological Study on Experience of Preterm Labor

Khyung Hee Ryu1, Hye Sook Shin2

1Doctoral Candidate, College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Korea.

2Professor, College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University, Korea.

Address reprint requests to: Shin, Hye Sook(Corresponding Author). College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University #1, Heogi-dong, Dong daemun-gu, Seoul 130-701, Korea. Tel: 82-2-961-9143, Fax: 82-2-961-9398, suksh@khu.ac.kr

Received 5 May 2009       Accepted 8 June 2009

Copyright © 2009 Korean Academy of Women's Health Nursing

Abstract

Purpose

The purposes of this phenomenological study were to explore the experience of preterm labor.

Methods

The participants were 7 women admitted to two obstetric hospitals in Kyunggi-do Province with preterm labor. Data was collected with MP3 records through individual in-depth interviews and participated observation. The data was analyzed by Giorgi(1985) method.

Results

The results were divided into six categories as follows: 1) Inappropriate coping: unexpected event, overwork, lack of insight of preterm labor, 2) Burn out: multiple role, burden, role conflict. 3) Restrictions of lifestyle: uncomfortable hospital environment, wearisomeness, limitations of personal hygiene, 4) Physical discomfort: headache, flush, tremor, palpitations, 5) Psychological distress : concerns about fetus health status, fear of possible preterm delivery, lack of information, financial worries, 6) A transition to new lifestyle: share of household chores, communication with self-help group, careful lifestyle.

Conclusion

The findings of this study will offer a better understanding of women's preterm labor experiences and suggest clues to nurses on how to improve the care they provide.

Keywords: Preterm labor, Experience

Figures and Tables

Table 1
General & obstetrics characteristics of participants
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