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Understanding The Emotional And Treatment Impact Of Recurrent Miscarriages For Women Living In Rural Medically Under-Served Areas, Whitney Dickerson Apr 2021

Understanding The Emotional And Treatment Impact Of Recurrent Miscarriages For Women Living In Rural Medically Under-Served Areas, Whitney Dickerson

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Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to identify woman’s feelings, support system, and their grieving process after repeating miscarriages. It was also used to identify any medications or treatments sought for miscarriages and pregnancies.

Design: A qualitative study was completed using a series of interviews performed in the rural area of Southeast Kansas regarding miscarriage history and the women’s experiences. Locating women to interview was done through social media, women were chosen who had a series of three or more miscarriages. The study examined access to fertility care in rural communities and the impact of access on …