An analysis of online pregnancy message boards: Mother-to-mother advice on medication use |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Fredonia, W357 Thompson Hall, Fredonia NY 14063, United States;2. Department of Sociocultural and Justice Sciences, State University of New York at Fredonia, W363 Thompson Hall, Fredonia NY 14063, United States;3. Department of Athletics, Georgetown University, 37th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007, United States;1. Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University, P.O. Box 4 St. Olavs plass, 0130 Oslo, Norway;2. Division of General Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Oslo University Hospital, P.O. Box 4950 Nydalen, N-0424 Oslo, Norway;3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akershus University Hospital, 1478, Lørenskog, Norway;1. City, University of London, 1 Myddelton Street, London, EC1R 1UB, UK;2. De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH, UK;3. University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK;4. Universidade federal do Rio de Janeiro, 275 – Cidade Nova, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20071-003, Brazil;1. Nursing Department I, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Barrio Sarriena s/n, 48940 Leioa, Spain;2. Maternal-fetal group, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Cruces University Hospital, Plaza de Cruces 12, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain;3. Bioinformatics and Statistical Support Unit, Biocruces Health Research Institute, Plaza de Cruces 12, 48903, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain;4. Epidemiology and Global Health, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Umeå University, Sweden;1. Epidemiology, Executive Medical Services, Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia;2. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia;1. Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada;2. School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Problem and backgroundPsychotropic medication use is increasingly common among pregnant women. Many women solicit information from other mothers about the safety of these medications for use during pregnancy, yet little is known about the specific advice they receive.AimThe purpose of the current study was to examine the type of feedback women receive on a popular internet message board about psychotropic medication use during pregnancy.MethodsA modified Consensual Qualitative Research approach was used to analyze 1728 comments posted by Babycenter.com users about the safety of the use of six common psychotropic medications during pregnancy. Researchers analyzed the comments for overall themes and core ideas.FindingsResults found that comments were comprised of six themes: (1) Personal Anecdotes, (2) Suggesting Alternative Solutions, (3) Directives, (4) Judgement, (5) Social Support, (6) Skepticism & Mistrust, and (7) Risks vs. Benefits. While many comments conveyed emotional support, or encouraged women to seek professional advice, others contained inaccurate and/or contradictory information, or harsh criticism.ConclusionGiven that the decision about the use of medication during pregnancy has implications for the health of the mother and fetus, it is important for care providers to be aware of what feedback women may receive from this source. Providers should address questions and concerns that women have about safety of these medications and recognize how the social context of the internet impacts the emotional health of pregnant women faced with these decisions. |
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| Keywords: | Pregnancy Psychotropic drugs Internet Qualitative research Women |
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