Exploring the healthcare needs and experiences of pregnant women with congenital heart disease: A qualitative study

摘要: ProblemLittle is known regarding the healthcare needs and experiences of pregnant women with congenital heart disease (CHD) during pregnancy.BackgroundCongenital heart diseases are the most common birth anomalies, and they embrace a wide range of defects ranging from mild to complex and life-threatening defects. Pregnancy carries many physiological and psychological changes that affect pregnant woman with CHD and need special attention and consideration.AimTo explore the healthcare needs and experiences of Jordanian women with CHD during pregnancy.MethodsA descriptive phenomenological design was used. Utilising purposive sampling, 15 participants were recruited. Data was collected using individualised semi-structured interviews. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method.FindingsThree themes were identified: a) A broad …