Experiences of Social Isolation for First-Time Mothers with Pre-existing Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Interpretative Phenomenological Approach
Haselhurst, Jessica Heyes, Jo Carty, Stephanie
Haselhurst, Jessica
Heyes, Jo
Carty, Stephanie
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2022
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This study aimed to explore experiences of social isolation for first-time UK mothers with pre-existing anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Six interviews were completed between July and November 2021. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis revealed four superordinate and twelve subordinate themes reflecting experiences of new motherhood and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their influence on mental health, coping, and accessing support. Findings contribute to the understanding of the experiences of this population during and beyond pandemic restrictions, with implications for how gestational parents are supported in the aftermath of the pandemic and similar future crises.
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Haselhurst et al (2022). Experiences of Social Isolation for First-Time Mothers with Pre-existing Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Interpretative Phenomenological Approach. Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health, 36(3).