International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology
CollabWritive Special Issue
2024 Volume 10 Issue 2
Available Online: 15 August 2024
Author/s:
Villaruel, Flori Bianca D.
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines (villaruelflori12@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This study attempted to explore the challenges experienced by high risk post-partum women in Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital. Qualitative research design was used. since it sought to determine protocols for PWDs in Batangas City during disaster. Phenomenological research design is descriptive. The researcher aims to describe as accurately as possible the structure of a phenomenon. Descriptive design is utilized which summarizes the status of phenomenon observed within the natural environment without any manipulation of the independent variable. The participants were consisting of 50 high-risk post-partum women (pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, elderly grandmultiparity, young multigravida, anemia, teenage pregnancy, heap B infection and rheumatic heart disease). Purposive sampling method was utilized by the researchers. It is a non-probability sample that is selected based on characteristics of a population and the objective of the study. The data gathered were analyzed through Colaizzi’s method which is a 7 – step – process intended for the analyzation of non-numerical data. Based on the identified findings, the researcher revealed that anxiety and fear are common among high-risk postpartum women and are major sources of stress. High risk post-partum women usually faced financial difficulties which contributed to their delayed recovery. They also used different coping mechanisms in dealing with post-partum problems. Most importantly, family plays a significant role in dealing with these challenges.
Keywords: challenges experienced, high risk, post-partum women
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2024.017
Cite this article:
Villaruel, F. B. D. (2024). Challenges experienced by high risk post-partum women. International Journal of Research Studies in Psychology, 10(2), 39-49. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsp.2024.017