Social support received by women with intellectual and developmental disabilities during pregnancy and childbirth: An exploratory qualitative study

Midwifery ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 57-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne A. Potvin ◽  
Hilary K. Brown ◽  
Virginie Cobigo
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth

Transformation Through Health Teaching for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ginny Focht-New
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Naturalistic Inquiry ◽  
Teaching Activities ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Health Teaching

Abstract Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have medical conditions similar to those among the general population but with more complex presentation, a extended life expectancy, and increased risk of morbidity and mortality. These adults' health education has been inadequate. In this qualitative study, the author describes the experiences of 23 registered nurses who provide health teaching to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, selection of and health topics taught, and teaching activities put into practice. The author used a rigorous descriptive, naturalistic inquiry design with purposive (n  =  22) and snowball (n  =  1) sampling. Data were gathered through individual interviews, focus groups, and nonparticipant observations, and analyzed with a constant comparative method. Findings concerned the educators' developmental process, use of a social context to teach, and health-teaching activities. Registered nurses s described their transformation from insecure, novice health educators to confident and passionate educators of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Findings apply to multiple disciplines.

Sex Education Practices for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 7503180060p1
Author(s):  
Elizabeth K. Schmidt ◽  
Brittany N. Hand ◽  
Susan Havercamp ◽  
Carolyn Sommerich ◽  
Lindy Weaver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

scholarly journals Experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers in pregnancy related care:  a qualitative study in south-east Nigeria.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiemeka Onyeze-Joe ◽  
Isabelle Godin
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
Male Involvement ◽  
Cost Of Care ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
First Time ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Background Given the relevance of paternal involvement in maternal care, there is a need to prepare first-time fathers to participate in pregnancy and childbirth actively. This study explores the experiences and needs of first-time fathers; and how these influences their involvement during pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria. Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted. Semi-structured interviews with 50 men recruited from rural and urban workplaces, hospitals, and markets, generated data used to explore the experiences, views and needs of first-time fathers’ in pregnancy-related care in south-east Nigeria. All data were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Results Six major themes were identified: gender roles, antenatal involvement, care costs and delivery choices, need to be informed, dealing with emotions, and dealing with the delivery day. The key finding reveals that inexperience and perceptions of gender roles greatly influenced the support provided by first-time fathers to their spouses and the support they received from their social support networks. Two primary needs were identified: need to be informed and the need to know about the cost of care in health settings. First-time fathers acknowledged the role of information on their decision making and final choices. Conclusion Findings reveal the influence of gender norms, beliefs, and social support on first-time fathers’ involvement in pregnancy and childbirth. This study also highlights the urgent need to provide informational support for first-time fathers and presents insights into what hospitals can do to achieve this need. Keywords: male involvement, first-time fathers, pregnancy, qualitative, Nigeria

Reciprocity and Social Capital in Sibling Relationships of People With Disabilities

2013 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 482-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Kramer ◽  
Allison Hall ◽  
Tamar Heller
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Sibling Relationships ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Nondisabled Siblings

Abstract Sibling relationships are some of the longest-lasting relationships people experience, providing ample opportunities to build connections across the life span. For siblings and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), these connections take on an increased significance as their families age and parents can no longer provide care. This article presents findings from a qualitative study that addresses the question, “How do siblings support each other after parents no longer can provide care to the person with IDD?” Findings in this study suggest that siblings with and without disabilities experience reciprocity as a transitive exchange, which occurs through the creation of social capital in their families and community, and that nondisabled siblings mobilize their social capital to provide support to their sibling after parents pass away. Implications for future research as well as policy and practice are discussed.

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