TY - JOUR
T1 - Women's experiences of preeclampsia
T2 - Australian action on preeclampsia survey of women and their confidants.
AU - East, C.
AU - Conway, K.
AU - Pollock, W.
AU - Frawley, N.
AU - Brennecke, S.
PY - 2011/3/23
Y1 - 2011/3/23
N2 - The experience of normal pregnancy is often disrupted for women with preeclampsia (PE). Postal survey of the 112 members of the consumer group, Australian Action on Pre-Eclampsia (AAPEC). Surveys were returned by 68 women (61% response rate) and from 64 (57%) partners, close relatives or friends. Respondents reported experiencing pre-eclampsia (n = 53), eclampsia (n = 5), and/or Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelets (HELLP syndrome) (n = 26). Many women had no knowledge of PE prior to diagnosis (77%) and, once diagnosed, did not appreciate how serious or life threatening it was (50%). Women wanted access to information about PE. Their experience contributed substantial anxiety towards future pregnancies. Partners/friends/relatives expressed fear for the woman and/or her baby and had no prior understanding of PE. The PE experience had a substantial effect on women, their confidants, and their babies and affected their approach to future pregnancies. Access to information about PE was viewed as very important.
AB - The experience of normal pregnancy is often disrupted for women with preeclampsia (PE). Postal survey of the 112 members of the consumer group, Australian Action on Pre-Eclampsia (AAPEC). Surveys were returned by 68 women (61% response rate) and from 64 (57%) partners, close relatives or friends. Respondents reported experiencing pre-eclampsia (n = 53), eclampsia (n = 5), and/or Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelets (HELLP syndrome) (n = 26). Many women had no knowledge of PE prior to diagnosis (77%) and, once diagnosed, did not appreciate how serious or life threatening it was (50%). Women wanted access to information about PE. Their experience contributed substantial anxiety towards future pregnancies. Partners/friends/relatives expressed fear for the woman and/or her baby and had no prior understanding of PE. The PE experience had a substantial effect on women, their confidants, and their babies and affected their approach to future pregnancies. Access to information about PE was viewed as very important.
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U2 - 10.1155/2011/375653
DO - 10.1155/2011/375653
M3 - Article
C2 - 21547089
AN - SCOPUS:84878203800
VL - 2011
JO - Journal of Pregnancy
JF - Journal of Pregnancy
SN - 2090-2727
M1 - 375653
ER -