Generic Themes | Sub Themes |
---|---|
Somatic experiences | Insomnia and headache |
Breast pain | |
Poor milk production | |
Weight loss | |
Lack of energy | |
Difficulties in home and family life | Overwhelming domestic chores |
Lack of social support from other family members | |
Fighting at home | |
Financial constraints during COVID-19 pandemic | |
Negative emotions | Anger |
Self-blame | |
Despondency and feelings of loneliness | |
Regrets of conceiving or marriage | |
Feelings of suicidal, homicide and self-harm | Suicidal ideations and attempt |
Homicidal ideations and attempt | |
Feelings of self-harm | |
Coping with Postpartum depression | Spirituality: (Christians, Muslims and Traditional African beliefs) |
Terminating or attempting to leave their marital relationships | |
Acceptance, counselling and seeking medical treatment | |
Perseverance |