本研究之目的在透過當事人的角度,深入瞭解妊娠劇吐婦女於日常生活中之經驗。本研究乃是採立意取樣,於南部兩家醫學中心收案,與八位經醫師診斷為妊娠劇吐且無內科合併症之婦女進行深度訪談,以獲取她們的主觀經驗;有訪談內容先予錄音,於訪談結束後騰寫成逐字稿。本研究共收集11次訪談資料,採Colaizzi(1978)現象學方法加以分析。研究結果呈現出妊娠劇吐婦女之生活經驗,涵蓋了六個範疇:身心煎熬的過往、喜悅與失落、孤立與支持、比較與印證、與妊娠劇吐同在及雨過天晴的未來。透過研究結果,對妊娠劇吐真實生活經驗本質可以有深入的瞭解,可增加醫護專業人員對妊娠劇吐孕婦主觀經驗感受之認識,以提供適切之醫療護理措施,在提升健康照護品質的同時,也提升孕婦之生活品質,且具有本土化之實務與學術價值。
The purpose of this study through the view of the subject herself, is to thoroughly understand the daily life experiences of expectant mothers who suffered from Hyperemesis Gravidarum deeply. This study used purposive sampling, and participants were recruited from two medical centers in southern Taiwan. During depth interview of eight women diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, the researcher obtained their experience. All interviews would be tape recorded and transcripted. A total of 11 interviews were conducted in this study and collected data were analyzed by Colaizzi (1978) phenomenological research method. The results illustrated real-life experiences of these Hyperemesis Gravidarum women and could be inducted and classified to six categories: physical and psychological suffering in the past, happiness and sense of loss, isolation and support, comparison and confirmation, being with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and shining future. The results of the research would help both the medical and nursing professionals to understand the real-life experiences of an woman suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum better and thus offer more appropriate care. By providing better quality of health care, the expectant mothers can improve their life quality. It would also be extend both practical and academical value domestically.