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. 2022 Jul-Sep;45(3):274-290.
doi: 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000419. Epub 2022 Apr 8.

The Prenatal Primary Nursing Care Experience of Pregnant Women in Contexts of Vulnerability: A Systematic Review With Thematic Synthesis

Émilie Hudon  1 , Catherine Hudon, Maud-Christine Chouinard, Sarah Lafontaine, Louise Catherine de Jordy, Édith Ellefsen
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The Prenatal Primary Nursing Care Experience of Pregnant Women in Contexts of Vulnerability: A Systematic Review With Thematic Synthesis

Émilie Hudon et al. ANS Adv Nurs Sci. 2022 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

The contexts of vulnerability are diversified and cover a wide range of situations where pregnant women are likely to experience threats or disparities. Nurses should consider the particular circumstances of women in contexts of vulnerability. We used a qualitative thematic synthesis to describe the experience of these women regarding their prenatal primary nursing care. We identified that the women's experience is shaped by the prenatal care. The fulfillment of their needs and expectations will guide their decision regarding the utilization of their prenatal care. We propose a theoretical model to guide nurses, promoting person-centered delivery of prenatal care.

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Prenatal primary nursing care experience of pregnant women in contexts of vulnerability. The arrows indicate the interaction between themes.
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