Internet forums following a miscarriage: a place for women in particular pain?. (1st January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Séjourné, N.; Fagny, J.; Got, F.; Lacroix, P.; Pauchet, C.; Combalbert, L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of reproductive and infant psychology. Volume 34:Number 1(2016)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 34
• Publication Date: 2016-01-01
• Subjects: Miscarriage -- anxiety -- depression -- mourning -- Internet forum -- exploratory study; Human reproduction -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Pregnancy -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Infant psychology -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Periodicals; Child Psychology -- Periodicals; Women -- psychology -- Periodicals; 612.6
• DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2015.1079601
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-6838

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: Miscarriage is a frequent event, but one which might be particularly difficult to cope with. The main aim of this study was to explore the features of the women using Internet forums following a miscarriage.Methods: A sample of 211 women who experienced miscarriage and who use the Internet completed an online questionnaire. Sociodemographic data were gathered and three scales were completed: the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Texas Grief Inventory adjusted to miscarriage and the Dyadic Adjustment Scale.Results: Our results show that these women reported a great amount of pain compared to a more standard sample. Interestingly, our findings show that while women reported wishing to be supported, only a few of them sought such support.Conclusion: Further study focusing on support for women who experience miscarriage must be developed and Internet-based programmes are warranted.