Postpartum periods of visually impaired mothers: A qualitative study
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, cilt.31, sa.3, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/jep.14179
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
- Anahtar Kelimeler: mother, postpartum periods, visually impaired
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: Parenting for individuals with visual impairments introduces unique challenges, requiring meticulous planning, attention and care in daily activities and child-rearing. Objective: This qualitative study aims to explore the postpartum experiences of visually impaired mothers, exploring their emotional challenges, support networks and experiences in caring for infants and breastfeeding. Methods: Twelve participants engaged in in-depth interviews, revealing emotional difficulties such as uneasiness, anxiety, fear and challenges in baby care. Results: The study highlights the pivotal role of family, spouses and relatives in providing crucial support, contributing significantly to overcoming challenges related to childcare and breastfeeding. Supportive family involvement emerged as a key factor in meeting the emotional needs of visually impaired mothers during the postpartum period, fostering confidence in baby care and breastfeeding and transforming the experience into a more positive one. Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of understanding and addressing the postpartum experiences of visually impaired mothers, advocating for more effective support programs tailored to their unique needs.