Emotional Transformation, Anxiety, and Expectancy in view ofamong Pregnant Surrogate Mothers: A Qualitative Study
Journal Title: مجله تحقیقات کیفی در علوم سلامت - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
ntroduction: Surrogacy is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) in which the surrogate mother accepts to host the baby of another in her uterus. Despite the advantages of surrogacy, it has given rise to certain ethical and legal issues. Thus, the aim of the present study was the evaluation of emotional transformation, anxiety, and expectancy among pregnant surrogate mothers. Method: This qualitative research was conducted based on phenomenological approach. The study population consisted of all pregnant surrogate mothers referring to Isfahan Fertility and Infertility Center, Iran, in 2014. Through purposive sampling method, 5 women were selected. Data were collected using deep and unstructured interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi's method. The reliability and validity of this study was approved based on the 4 elements of dependability, credibility, transferability, and conformability. Results: The mean age of participants was 32.4 years. Through analysis of interviews, 39 primary codes were extracted. The primary codes were categorized into secondary codes. They consisted of 2 themes of emotional transformation in the donor and recipient (emotional transformation) 4 themes of anxiety in the simultaneous motherhood roles, apathy of the receiver, shame and fear of people close to the donor (anxiety), and 3 themes of trust in God, anticipation of the end of the pregnancy, and hope for the resolution of financial problems (expectancy). Thus, the experience of emotional transformation, anxiety, and expectancy by pregnant surrogate mothers was approved. Conclusion: Support systems should be strengthened in Iran so that derelict women have insurance and are not compelled to donate ovum and become surrogates several times. The exploitation of these women and damage to their human dignity should be prevented, and education is the best way to prevent this exploitation.
Authors and Affiliations
Mina Shayestefar, Heidarali Abedi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP631501
- DOI -
- Views 161
- Downloads 0
The Concept of Stress Adjustment in Caregivers of Children with Cancer: A Hybrid Concept Analysis
Introduction: The concept of stress adaptation is a process that causes the use of resources in order to resolve the stressful situation. Therefore, the use of appropriate coping skills, in order to decrease stress, anxi...
Qualitative Analysis of Students’ Experiences of Happiness: A Phenomenological Study
duction: Happiness is the amount of positive value that a person considers it for him/herself. Happiness is the common goal of all human beings; so that all human efforts will be done to get it, and it has changed to an...
Nurses' and Physicians' Experiences of the Pattern of their Professional Relationship with Each Other: A Phenomenological Study
troduction: Given the common work scope of nurses and physicians, and the complementarity of the two professions, professional communication is inevitable. Effective communication between physicians and nurses is shown t...
Supporting factors of constancy in quitting drugs: A qualitative study
ntroduction: Inconstancy and failure to overcoming drug abuse are among the main concerns of planners, practitioners, and families of addicted individuals. Thus, the present study was undertaken with the aim to identify...
How the Lack of Social Support Affects Young Women's Risky Sexual Behaviors? A Qualitative Study
ntroduction: Risky sexual behavior is a great threat for youth's health. Youth are at risk of sexually transmitted diseases more than any other groups. This study was designed to explore the role of lack of social suppor...