Erfahrungen von Vätern zu Schwangerschaft, Geburt und Wochenbett während der Covid-19 Pandemie

 

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Zusammenfassung

Einleitung Zur Reduktion möglicher Ansteckungsgefahren durch SARS-CoV-2 wurden in allen Bereichen des öffentlichen Lebens Zugangsbeschränkungen eingeführt. In den extra- und intramuralen Gesundheitseinrichtungen betreffen diese Maßnahmen in weiten Teilen auch Schwangere, Gebärende und Wöchnerinnen und auch deren Partner*innen. Ziel dieser Studie ist es, die Erfahrungen werdender Väter vor dem Hintergrund pandemiebedingter Einschränkungen zu erheben und zu reflektieren.

Methode Einem qualitativen Studiendesign folgend wurden 11 leitfadengestützte Interviews mit Vätern, die eine Geburt während der Covid-19 Pandemie erlebt haben, im Juni 2022 durchgeführt. Auf Basis einer Inhaltsanalyse nach Mayring wurden Kategorien abgeleitet, die Ergebnisse aus den Interviews einem höheren Abstraktionsniveau übergeführt und interpretiert.

Ergebnisse Die Väter fühlten sich aufgrund der pandemiebedingten Restriktionen während der Schwangerschaft, der Geburt und des stationären Aufenthaltes der Frauen ausgegrenzt, gestresst und verunsichert. Wenngleich für die Maßnahmen Verständnis aufgebracht werden konnte, war die Angst vorherrschend, die Partnerin nicht ausreichend unterstützen zu können und zu wenig Möglichkeiten des Bondings mit dem Neugeborenen zu haben.

Schlussfolgerung Die Untersuchungsergebnisse machen deutlich, dass während der Covid-Pandemie die Notwendigkeit strukturierter Rahmenbedingungen zur Einbindung von Begleitpersonen im geburtshilflichen Setting verstärkt Beachtung finden soll. Eine aktiv gestaltete Teilnahme der Partner*innen an der Schwangerschafts- und Geburtsbegleitung soll gefördert werden.

Abstract

Introduction In order to reduce the possible risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2, access restrictions have been introduced in all areas of public life. In extra- and intramural health care facilities, these measures also affect pregnant women, women giving birth, and women who have recently given birth as well as their partners. The aim of this study is to collect and reflect on the experiences of expectant fathers against the background of pandemic-related restrictions.

Method Following a qualitative study design, 11 guided interviews with fathers who experienced a birth during the Covid 19 pandemic were conducted in June 2022. Based on a content analysis according to Mayring, categories were derived, and the results from the interviews were transferred to a higher level of abstraction and interpreted.

Results The fathers felt excluded, stressed and insecure due to the pandemic-related restrictions during pregnancy, birth, and the women’s inpatient stay. Although there was understanding for the measures, there was a prevailing fear of not being able to support the partner sufficiently and of not having enough opportunities for bonding with the newborn.

Conclusion The results of the study make it clear that during the covid pandemic, the need for structured frameworks for the involvement of accompanying persons in the obstetric setting should receive increased attention. The active participation of partners in antenatal and birth care should be encouraged.

Publication History

Received: 02 September 2022

Accepted: 20 February 2023

Article published online:
24 May 2023

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