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Lived experiences of mothers with postnatal anxiety: a qualitative phenomenology study from Pakistan.
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- Enhancing public awareness: Insights from mothers and healthcare experts on postpartum depression - A qualitative study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Postpartum depression among newly delivered mothers based on postnatal newborn care.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
- Non-suicidal self-injury behaviours among adolescents in Beijing: protocol for an epidemiological and qualitative exploration.BMJ open · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe prevalence of postnatal anxiety is high among women during the first year of childbirth globally. Rates are higher in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), that is, 24%. Existing literature on maternal mood and its impact on child development has largely focused on postnatal depression. Postnatal anxiety has been recognised to have significant independent effects similar to those of postnatal depression, including negative effects on various aspects of maternal well-being including quality of life, parent-child interaction and child development. The evidence exploring lived experiences of postnatal anxiety is limited from LMICs. This study explored the lived experiences of anxiety in postnatal mothers in Pakistan.
designA phenomenological approach was used for this qualitative study. The audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and analysed using the process of thematic analysis. SETTINGS: The study was conducted in two community settings in Karachi, Pakistan; the Bin Qasim and Gadap town.
participantsWomen who were 18 years of age or older, had a live childbirth within the previous 12 months and had a score of 10 or higher on the Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7.
resultsIn-depth, one-to-one interviews were conducted with 10 participants. The qualitative data comprised of three themes.
conclusionDespite the high prevalence of postnatal anxiety in LMICs there is not any published evidence on exploring this phenomenon through in-depth research in Pakistan. Understanding the lived experiences will help health professionals to identify women at risk of developing postnatal anxiety and to develop effective culturally appropriate interventions for women with anxiety during this postnatal period.
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