scholarly journals Homeless women's experiences of social support from service providers

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna J. Biederman ◽  
Tracy R. Nichols ◽  
Elizabeth W. Lindsey
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences

Solidaridad

2018 ◽  
pp. 91-115
Author(s):  
Megan Ryburn
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Social Citizenship ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Transnational Space ◽  
Pregnancy And Birth

Chapter 5 uncovers the degree to which migrants are often excluded transnationally from social citizenship. The transnational space of social citizenship is defined in terms of tangible rights to shelter, education, and healthcare, but it also encompasses the less tangible right to family life and the necessity of having “social support.” Migrants’ experiences in relation to each of these domains are discussed, highlighting the worrying tendency toward a lack of solidaridad (solidarity) from Chilean service providers—a case study of six migrant women’s experiences of pregnancy and birth in Chile attest to this particularly.

Mothers’ Experiences of Wellbeing and Coping While Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chloe Parton ◽  
Jane M. Ussher ◽  
Janette Perz
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Dependent Child ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Letting Go ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can result in difficulties for mothers when undertaking daily care activities and increased psychological distress. However, few studies have examined how women with RA subjectively experience coping and wellbeing as part of their motherhood. Methods Twenty mothers with a diagnosis of RA and a dependent child (18 years or younger) who were living in Australia took part in a semi-structured interview between June and November 2017. Purposive sampling was undertaken to include participants across degree of current RA severity, number and age of children, and having received a diagnosis before or after a first child to take account of variability across these experiences. A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted on the interview transcripts. Results The following themes were identified: ‘Burden and complexity in the mothering role’, ‘Losing control: Women’s experiences of distress’, and ‘Adjusting and letting go: Women’s experiences of wellbeing’. Experiences of distress, including feelings of failure, were associated with accounts of a loss of control over mothering practices among women, regardless of child age. In contrast, accounts of adjusting mothering practices and relinquishing control were associated with reports of enhanced wellbeing. In addition, some mothers reported greater ease due to increased independence of older children. The absence of social support exacerbated burden and distress in the women’s accounts, while the availability of support alleviated burden and was associated with reports of wellbeing. Conclusion Health professionals and services can provide support to mothers with RA by addressing feelings of failure, acknowledging strategies of adjustment and letting go, and encouraging access to social support.

It's No Life, This Fear' Women's Experiences of Services when in Situations of Family Violence

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Kim Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Family Violence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Service System ◽  
Waiting Lists ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Experiences Of Women

This study examines the experiences of women who have been in situations of family violence, and identifies the barriers they faced when seeking assistance from a variety of services. The research aims to contribute to the knowledge base of the health, social welfare, legal and policing services which respond to calls for assistance from women faced with family violence. The service system is varied in how it conceptualizes family violence, and in the aims of the services it provides. The research reports that the service system does not always meet the needs of victim/survivors, and reveals that service providers are often ill equipped to deal with the complexity of violence. Due to the length of waiting lists and the quality of interventions women experienced particular difficulty in accessing advice based services. A number of recommendations are made for improvements in services.

Exploring Some Swedish Women’s Experiences of Support During Childbirth

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Nystedt ◽  
Lisbeth Kristiansen ◽  
Kerstin Ehrenstråle ◽  
Ingegerd Hildingsson
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Birth Experience ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Women's Experience ◽  
Open Coding

BACKGROUND: Caregivers need to better understand women’s experiences of support during childbirth because research suggests that social support positively influences childbirth.AIM: This study describes women’s experiences of support given by caregivers during pregnancy and childbirth.METHOD: The study design was inspired by grounded theory. Seven interviews of women were analyzed with an open coding, and different time-related categories related to the childbirth process emerged. The categories were marked by fear and a negative birth experience, being guided on own terms, feel supported, and transformation into courage to give birth. The analysis continued with a selective coding, reflecting the process of mistrust to trust in caregivers.FINDINGS: The mistrust in caregivers began with feelings of fear of birth and a negative birth experience. Through being guided on own terms and feeling supported by the caregivers, a trusting relationship could be established. If the trusting relationship continued during labor, then a woman could transform the fear of birth into the courage to give birth.CONCLUSIONS: Women’s experience of support can be seen as a product of earlier experiences from interactions with caregivers. Therefore, caregivers must be sensitive to the potential power and far-reaching consequences their actions can have.

Contextualizing the Experiences of Black Women Arrested for Intimate Partner Violence in Canada

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110567
Author(s):  
Patrina Duhaney
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Black Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Black Communities ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Greater Toronto Area ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Surrounding Areas

This qualitative study was informed by critical race feminism and explored Black women’s experiences with the police with a particular focus on how issues of race, racism, oppression, and subordination inform their experiences. It sought to answer three research questions: (1) What is known about Black women’s experiences with the police in the context of intimate partner violence? (2) Given their experiences with the police, what is their perception of the police? and (3) To what extent do women construct counter-narratives of their experiences with the police and what does that involve? The sample was comprised of 25 participants, 15 of whom were arrested. The women were over the age of 18 and lived in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding areas. Most women expressed that they had negative encounters with the police, which was influenced by the police’s negative perceptions of them. Black women who called the police to intervene in an intimate partner violence incident were subjected to great scrutiny and vulnerable to racialized and gendered police violence. Consequently, women were fearful and distrustful of the police and were less likely to seek help from them in the future. The study answers the call for research that examines Black women’s experiences with the police from their perspective. It has implications for social service providers and provides strategies to improve future police interactions with Black communities.

scholarly journals Women’s experiences and perceptions of anxiety and stress during the perinatal period: a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan McCarthy ◽  
Catherine Houghton ◽  
Karen Matvienko-Sikar
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
Qualitative Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Perinatal Anxiety

Abstract Background The perinatal period, from pregnancy to the first year postpartum, is a transitional period that can result in anxiety and stress for some women. Perinatal anxiety and stress can adversely impact the physical and psychological health of women and children. Understanding women’s lived experiences of perinatal anxiety and stress is essential to better support women. The aim of this qualitative evidence synthesis was to examine women’s experiences and perceptions of, and barriers and facilitators to coping with, perinatal anxiety and stress. Methods Databases CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Maternity and Infant Care were searched from inception to June 2020. Eligible studies included women who were pregnant or up to one year postpartum and examined women’s experiences of anxiety and/or stress during the perinatal period. Data were synthesised using thematic synthesis. Results Of 20,318 identified articles, 13 studies met inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Five key themes emerged: Social support, women’s experiences of healthcare, social norms and expectations, factors that impact on coping and mother and baby’s health. Conclusion This review provided a comprehensive synthesis of perinatal anxiety and stress. Findings indicate that increased support for perinatal mental health in antenatal and postpartum care is needed. Addressing unrealistic expectations and conceptualisations of motherhood is also important to better support women. Enhancing women’s social support networks and provision of clear and consistent information are also essential to support women and minimise stress and anxiety in the perinatal period.

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