Table 4 Distribution of meaning units (MU) and illustrative quotes of affirmational (MU n = 807), emotional (MU n = 1,992), informational (MU n = 812) and instrumental (MU n = 77) support
Support attribute | Background of postera | MU n(%) | Illustrative quote |
|---|---|---|---|
Affirmational (MU n = 807, 21.9 %) | Currently pregnant with prenatal diagnosis | 317(39.3) | You sure haven’t had an easy time… |
Termination of pregnancy following a fetal anomaly | 294(36.4) | Small comfort when the worry flashes through your body, I know… | |
Not disclosed/No personal experience of congenital anomaly | 127(15.8) | You are strong and selfless doing this for the sake of your child! | |
Parent/relative to child with congenital anomaly | 69(8.5) | I can understand that it feels tough right now | |
Emotional (MU n = 1,992, 54.0 %) | Termination of pregnancy following a fetal anomaly | 890(44.7) | Hugs to you |
Currently pregnant with prenatal diagnosis | 670(33.6) | Here come lots of warm fortifying hugs for today | |
Not disclosed/No personal experience of congenital anomaly | 303(15.2) | I wish it was possible to send strength through the computer… <3 | |
Parent/relative to child with congenital anomaly | 128(6.4) | *supportive hugs* and *supportive thoughts* | |
Person with congenital anomaly | 1(0.1) | Sure everything will be OK. Luck seems to be on your side | |
Informational (MU n = 812, 22.0 %) | Termination of pregnancy following a fetal anomaly | 333(41.0) | Took some photos (TAKE A CAMERA) |
Currently pregnant with prenatal diagnosis | 225(27.7) | There’s only a 50 % chance of a “CDH” baby reaching its first birthday | |
Parent/relative to child with congenital anomaly | 140(17.3) | Today they can save children born in week 22 | |
Not disclosed/No personal experience of congenital anomaly | 113(13.9) | There are only two children’s heart centers in the country | |
Person with congenital anomaly | 1(0.1) | I’ve had operations on the heart defect I was born with 3 | |
Instrumental (MU n = 77, 2.1 %) | Termination of pregnancy following a fetal anomaly | 35(45.4) | If anything crops up, don’t hesitate to get in touch. |
Currently pregnant with prenatal diagnosis | 24(31.2) | If you feel a need to talk to someone […] just let me know. | |
Not disclosed/No personal experience of congenital anomaly | 10(13.0) | So we can take a trip and have a coffee together? | |
Parent/relative to child with congenital anomaly | 8(10.4) | If you live close by, perhaps we can meet and talk. |