"r/Thritis", Pregnancy, and Parenting: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Reddit Forums to Explore Information Needs and Concerns of Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Caitlin ChewNevena RebićCorisande BaldwinNeda AmiriLaurie ProulxMary A De VeraPublished in: ACR open rheumatology (2019)
A qualitative analysis of publicly available threads about the relationship between RA and issues of pregnancy and parenting identified areas of concern and further information need. These forums also provided an online community where women with RA sought social support and encouragement. Altogether, findings speak to the importance of supporting the information and care needs of women with RA who are pregnant or considering pregnancy.
Keyphrases
- rheumatoid arthritis
- social support
- disease activity
- preterm birth
- healthcare
- depressive symptoms
- pregnancy outcomes
- ankylosing spondylitis
- health information
- interstitial lung disease
- pregnant women
- mental health
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- palliative care
- systemic sclerosis
- idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- chronic pain
- health insurance