Women’s Experiences of Psychosocial Support after Recurrent Miscarriage: A Qualitative Content Analysis

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1 Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran;

2 Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran

10.30476/ijcbnm.2026.106289.2751

Abstract

Background: Psychosocial support is known as a crucial coping mechanism. This qualitative study
aims to explore experiences of women with recurrent miscarriage (RM) regarding psychosocial
support.
Methods: This qualitative study utilized a content analysis approach and involved 12 women with
a history of RM. Participants were recruited from health centers affiliated with Ahvaz Jundishapur
University of Medical Sciences, Iran, between October 2024 and January 2025. Also, to further enrich
the study data, interviews were conducted with healthcare providers (n=11) and family members (n=4).
Twenty-seven semi-structured individual interviews focusing on the psychosocial support of women
with RM were conducted. The participants were selected through a purposive sampling method.
Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim in Persian and analyzed using conventional
qualitative content analysis with MAXQDA 2020 software.
Results: Data analysis led to the extraction of three main categories, including interpersonal support
in building resilience, structural support for psychological well-being, and educational support for
psychological well‑being.
Conclusion: Enhancing psychosocial support is essential for women who have experienced RM. These
women require comprehensive support from their husbands, families, peers, and healthcare providers.
Therefore, future research is recommended to develop a targeted psychosocial intervention program
designed to meet their specific needs.

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