Å så et frø for fremtiden : Jordmors opplevelse av primærforebygging blant gravide kvinner utsatt for seksuelle overgrep som barn

Abstract

Sexual abuse during childhood isinvading andmay lead to negativesymptomsduring pregnancy. Those symptoms can be an obstacle for å strong bonding between mother and child.Mental challenges and poor affiliation can lead to shortcoming in parental skills. This mayinfluencethechild’sdevelopmentin negative direction.It is necessary topreventtransmission oftraumatheory, in order to promote good mental healthinsociety. How doesa midwifeexperienceworking with primary prevention? What will it take to assist her in theimportantwork she does? Eight midwifes where interviewed in order to get close to an answer.By using thematic analysis someelements of importance considering primary prevention releases itself. Thefindingsarediscussedin light of humanistic perspective with an eye on emotional focus and mastery.Key words: Menta lhealthcare, primary prevention, sexual abuse in childhood, emotional focuse.