Objectives
Both women concerned and experts advocate new ways of handling (early) miscarriages and their consequences. However, the issue is still a taboo in our society. Media coverage of early miscarriages may contribute to more awareness, openness and exchange on the issue. The Wiener Programm für Frauengesundheit is therefore preparing an awareness project that aims to empower women with reliable information and to free the issue from taboos. The major target group are women who experience early miscarriages. Secondly, the project will also raise awareness in the general public.
Interviews with women concerned complement the information gained from interviews with experts (midwives, gynaecologists, psychologists). The aim of the interviews was to find out about the wishes and support needs of the women. The results will be used to properly plan and carry out the awareness project.
Implementation
Together with the Wiener Programm für Frauengesundheit, queraum developed the semi-structured interviews. 13 women who experienced early miscarriages were interviewed about their experiences and possibilities to improve the situation for women in similar situations. The results were summarized in a final report.