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Lived experience of women with spinal cord injury regarding pregnancy and child rearing

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dc.contributor.author Hamid, Sadia Bente
dc.date.accessioned 2024-01-22T05:36:47Z
dc.date.available 2024-01-22T05:36:47Z
dc.date.issued 2021-02-16
dc.identifier.citation Includes Bibliographical References (33 p.) en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/938
dc.description This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational therapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. en_US
dc.description.abstract Background: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) does not affect the natural process of pregnancy and deliver a baby. However, the number of pregnant women or mother with SCI is still low. Although, women with SCI identifies pregnancy as a great achievement, there are lack of evidence in this topic worldwide. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the lived experience of women with SCI regarding pregnancy and child rearing in Bangladesh. Methods: This study followed the phenomenological approach of qualitative research design. Five women with SCI who took the rehabilitation service from the CRP, became a mother after their rehabilitation and currently living in the community of Bangladesh were included in this study. Self-developed interview guide was used to take interview from the participant by using Zoom app, an online platform known as. Data were analysed by following Braun and Clarke’s six steps of thematic analysis. Results: All women in this study were paraplegic. The participants had not any history of an abortion or miscarriage. Their journey during this time were much challenging considering the disability. Eight main themes have emerged from data analysis included: “reaction to pregnancy news”, “physical condition”, “pregnancy concerns”, “health care service”, “delivery related experience”, “child rearing experience”, “support system” and “increased resiliency”. Conclusion: This thesis explored the lived experience of women with SCI regarding pregnancy and child rearing which emphasised that women with SCI regarded their pregnancy as a treasure. Support from partner and family played a key role to facilitate their journey. However, there was a lack or no health care service available specialising on SCI reproductive health. AbstractAbstractAbstractAbstract AbstractAbstractAbstract Kye words: Women, Spinal cord injury, Pregnancy, Child rearing en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh en_US
dc.subject Women en_US
dc.subject Spinal cord injury en_US
dc.subject Pregnancy en_US
dc.subject Child rearing. en_US
dc.title Lived experience of women with spinal cord injury regarding pregnancy and child rearing en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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