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Table 5 Distribution of meaning units (MU) and illustrative quotes of described value of virtual support (MU n = 343)

From: Communication of support and critique in Swedish virtual community threads about prenatal diagnoses of fetal anomalies

Background of postera

MU n(%)

Illustrative quote

Currently pregnant with prenatal diagnosis

192(56.0)

That’s why this thread I’ve created is so great, as we had decided that that I can shout and cry and feel sorry for myself here […] You are all my angels!!

Termination of pregnancy following a fetal anomaly

133(38.8)

Thanks for your support. The tears just run down my cheeks when I read everything.

Not disclosed/No personal experience of congenital anomaly

16(4.6)

When I read what you have written, I realize what strong people there are out there. It gives me strength too.

Parent to child with congenital anomaly

2(0.6)

Thanks for your kind and encouraging words!

  1. aWhen first writing in the thread