The Hopes and Expectations Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Hopes and expectations: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the experience of pregnant women with psychosis.
IRAS ID
209702
Contact name
Andrew Gumley
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Pregnant women with psychosis are more likely to experience negative outcomes including termination, lower birth rate, prolonged admission to neonatal care and loss of custody. This study aims to develop an account of women’s experiences of pregnancy who have a diagnosis of psychosis. It will explore the meanings they attach to their experience of pregnancy and their expectations of motherhood and future with their child. 5-8 participants will be recruited from a perinatal service in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The participants will be aged 16 years upwards, have an ICD-10 diagnosis of psychosis, and be pregnant at the time of interviewing. Using qualitative methodology, the one to one interviews will be utilised to explore participants experiences and the means they attach to these. It is hoped that this study will enhance understanding and help gain insight into interpretations of reality of women’s experiences of pregnancy who are living with a psychotic illness. The portrayal of women’s experiences and meanings are an important step towards designing improvements to services or developing interventions to promote successful outcomes following pregnancy.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 3
REC reference
16/WS/0231
Date of REC Opinion
13 Jan 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion