STRESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT OF PREGNANT WOMEN WITH HYPERTENSIVE DISORDER

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to investigate stress and stress management in pregnant women with gestational hypertension, which is a qualitative descriptive study. 15 pregnant women with severe gestational hypertension were included. The key informants by purposive selection on explicit conditions. Data were collected through individual in - depth interviews and analyzed by content analysis. Accuracy and reliability of information were permitted by the participants. The results of stress and stress management among pregnant women with hypertension raised 2 issues. The first theme is the woman's reaction when perceiving a risk circumstance consists of 3 sub - themes; A perception of the potential impact on herself and her baby, the duration of achievement of the stress, an understanding of the circumstances which lead to stress management. The second theme is stress management, comprised of 2 sub - themes; self - stress management and supportive management by others. Overall, this study provides an insight into understanding the stress and stress management of women with gestational hypertension. In addition, these findings can be used by health professionals in managing care and support plans for women. Importantly, these could apply to stress management guidelines for women with gestational hypertension to accomplish the stress and have a quality pregnancy.