Table 1 Interview guide on lived experiences of women with uterine rupture
Number | Issue explored | Question |
|---|---|---|
1 | Personal characteristics of interviewee | Could you tell me all about yourself? |
2 | History of pregnancy, childbirth and circumstances in which uterine rupture injury occurred | Could you tell me about the circumstance of your pregnancy, childbirth and what happened thereafter? |
3 | Effect of uterine rupture on health in totality (physical, psychological and social well being). | Please tell me about your everyday experiences with history of uterine rupture. How do you feel about your current health situation? Probe about physical symptoms, social relations, socio-economic situation, psychological/emotion well being. |
4 | Impact of uterine rupture on social relationships and livelihood | Please tell me all about your social situation since the childbirth (probe for marital relations and social network). |
5 | Experiences of living as a survivor of uterine rupture | Tell me your everyday experiences as a woman with this problem. What challenges do you face as a result of your condition, regarding work, relationship with spouse, friends and family? |
6 | Coping as a survivor of uterine rupture | How have you been able to cope with the condition? What health problems have you experienced since childbirth? |