Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine
Pregnant Women’s Experiences of Antenatal Care and Family Medicine Application in Şanlıurfa: A Qualitative Study
Par Afranur Mirat Damar et Dursun ÇADIRCI.
Contenu en anglais
Résumé
Aim
Antenatal care, in general terms, is defined as medical care provided for the health of the mother and baby before birth. This study explores pregnant women's perceptions of the importance of antenatal care and the perceived role of family physicians in accessing these services.
Methods
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 pregnant women who applied to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic of Şanlıurfa Harran University Hospital. Thematic analysis, a type of qualitative research method, was used in the analysis of the data obtained from the interviews.