Psychological Experiences of Women Who Had Spontaneous Abortions in Budiriro Suburb, Harare, Zimbabwe

Patience Dzikira, Shariwa Chindowa, Jacqueline Mayers and Sheron Gomera
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Patience Dzikira: Mental Health Clinic Harare, Zimbabwe
Shariwa Chindowa: Mental Health Clinic Harare, Zimbabwe
Jacqueline Mayers: Mental Health Clinic Harare, Zimbabwe
Sheron Gomera: Mental Health Clinic Harare, Zimbabwe

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2022, vol. 6, issue 11, 698-702

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the psychological experiences of women who had spontaneous abortions in Budiriro suburb in Harare Metropolitan Province. The qualitative approach and phenomenology research design were used to describe the experiences of women who had spontaneous abortions. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The collected data showed that women who miscarry experience dysphoria, cognitive disorganization and health deficit. Barriers for timely seeking of counselling after miscarriages were social stigma, treatment fears, anticipated utilities and risks (expected help or lack of help to be obtained from a therapy), social norms and race and ethnicity background. The study recommends that the disclosure of spontaneous abortions can be improved through providing clear pathways, utilizing care networks, eHealth for miscarriage support, community-initiated interventions and use of spiritual intervention. The Ministry of health may also introduce programs which encourage women who have experienced spontaneous abortions to seek mental health counselling.

Date: 2022
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