ArticleBMJ open2024
Experience and perceived impact of anxiety and depression on quality of life following emergency caesarean section among women in Ghana: a qualitative study.
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- A Nomogram Predicting the Risk of Anxiety in Third-Trimester pregnancy in Pregnant Women with CTDs.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
- "I am a mother but still a girl": a phenomenological study of postpartum emotional distress among adolescent mothers in Ghana.International journal for equity in health · 2025Article
- Exploring health workers' perspectives on factors affecting patient experience in emergency caesarean section response time: a qualitative study in hospitals in Makassar City, Indonesia.BMC health services research · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study explored the experiences of women who have undergone emergency caesarean section (EmCS) and how they perceived anxiety and depression to impact their quality of life.
designA qualitative study grounded in the biopsychosocial model was conducted among Ghanaian women diagnosed with anxiety and depression following EmCS. Semistructured interviews were used to collect data on the psychosocial impact of EmCS on women's lives. Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes from the interviews, using Nvivo V.14 Software.
settingA hospital in Effutu Municipality, Central Region of Ghana. Data were collected from August 2022 to September 2023.
participantsThe study included 25 Ghanaian women who had undergone an EmCS, had clinically diagnosed and treated anxiety and/or depression and had recovered within the last 6 months. Women with pre-existing mental health conditions were excluded.
resultsThe major themes identified from the thematic analysis of results included emotional distress, daily life challenges and disrupted social relationships.
conclusionsThere is an urgent need for targeted mental health interventions and culturally sensitive postpartum support to address the psychological needs of women following EmCS in Ghana.
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