Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher education

Pregnancy involves a diverse set of physical and emotional challenges for women, and these challenges are intensified further for working women. Domestic and professional roles for working women pose severe impediments in antenatal phases. The present study aimed to explore the experiences of antena...

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Autores: Ahmed, Saba, Shoaib Khan, Dania, Ahmad, Nawaz, Hanif Ghazi, Maryum, Vveinhardt, Jolita
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB)
Repositorio:Revista Ártemis (João Pessoa. Online)
Idioma:inglés
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Palabra clave:Psychological Distress
Distress in the Workplace
Social Support
Pregnancy
Well-Being at Work
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher education
Ecos do estresse: sofrimento psicológico materno na interseção entre trabalho e gravidez no ensino superior paquistanês
title Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher education
spellingShingle Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher education
Ahmed, Saba
Psychological Distress
Distress in the Workplace
Social Support
Pregnancy
Well-Being at Work
title_short Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher education
title_full Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher education
title_fullStr Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher education
title_full_unstemmed Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher education
title_sort Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher education
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Ahmed, Saba
Shoaib Khan, Dania
Ahmad, Nawaz
Hanif Ghazi, Maryum
Vveinhardt, Jolita
author Ahmed, Saba
author_facet Ahmed, Saba
Shoaib Khan, Dania
Ahmad, Nawaz
Hanif Ghazi, Maryum
Vveinhardt, Jolita
author_role author
author2 Shoaib Khan, Dania
Ahmad, Nawaz
Hanif Ghazi, Maryum
Vveinhardt, Jolita
author2_role author
author
author
author
dc.subject.por.fl_str_mv Psychological Distress
Distress in the Workplace
Social Support
Pregnancy
Well-Being at Work
topic Psychological Distress
Distress in the Workplace
Social Support
Pregnancy
Well-Being at Work
description Pregnancy involves a diverse set of physical and emotional challenges for women, and these challenges are intensified further for working women. Domestic and professional roles for working women pose severe impediments in antenatal phases. The present study aimed to explore the experiences of antenatal women working in an academic setting in Pakistan, with a focus on the challenges posed during pregnancy. Methodology: A qualitative analysis was conducted through interviews with three academic staff members. This approach provided key themes regarding the challenges faced by these women during pregnancy. Results: The analysis revealed several key themes. Absence of Inclusive Infrastructure and Administrative Support: This contributes to a heightened glass ceiling effect. Ergonomic Concerns: Physical fatigue from moving within the campus area, coupled with a lack of medical facilities, intensifies psychological distress, posing severe challenges for improved maternal well-being. Ambiguous and Discriminatory Workplace Policies and Attitudes: These further contribute to emotional stress for these women. Conclusions: This research highlights the need for a persistent and comprehensive organizational structure that includes inclusive policies, support systems, and flexible scheduling options. Such measures are necessary to address the multilayered nature of stress encountered during the antenatal period by working women, thereby fostering a conducive and holistic work environment.
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spelling Echoes of Stress: Maternal psychological distress in the intersection of work and pregnancy within Pakistani higher educationEcos do estresse: sofrimento psicológico materno na interseção entre trabalho e gravidez no ensino superior paquistanêsPsychological DistressDistress in the WorkplaceSocial SupportPregnancyWell-Being at WorkPregnancy involves a diverse set of physical and emotional challenges for women, and these challenges are intensified further for working women. Domestic and professional roles for working women pose severe impediments in antenatal phases. The present study aimed to explore the experiences of antenatal women working in an academic setting in Pakistan, with a focus on the challenges posed during pregnancy. Methodology: A qualitative analysis was conducted through interviews with three academic staff members. This approach provided key themes regarding the challenges faced by these women during pregnancy. Results: The analysis revealed several key themes. Absence of Inclusive Infrastructure and Administrative Support: This contributes to a heightened glass ceiling effect. Ergonomic Concerns: Physical fatigue from moving within the campus area, coupled with a lack of medical facilities, intensifies psychological distress, posing severe challenges for improved maternal well-being. Ambiguous and Discriminatory Workplace Policies and Attitudes: These further contribute to emotional stress for these women. Conclusions: This research highlights the need for a persistent and comprehensive organizational structure that includes inclusive policies, support systems, and flexible scheduling options. Such measures are necessary to address the multilayered nature of stress encountered during the antenatal period by working women, thereby fostering a conducive and holistic work environment.A gravidez envolve um conjunto diversificado de desafios físicos e emocionais, esses desafios são ainda mais intensificados quando se trata das mulheres trabalhadoras. Os papéis domésticos e profissionais destas mulheres apresentam sérios obstáculos nas fases pré-natais. O presente estudo teve como objetivo explorar as experiências de grávidas que trabalham em ambientes acadêmicos no Paquistão focando os desafios enfrentados por elas durante a gravidez. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma análise qualitativa por meio de entrevistas com três docentes. Esta abordagem trouxe à tona os desafios enfrentados por elas, no trabalho, durante a gravidez. Resultados: A análise revelou vários temas-chave, entre eles estão a ausência de infraestruturas inclusivas e de apoio administrativo, o que contribui para que o efeito teto de vidro seja intensificado; a ausência da adoção de medidas ergonômicas que contribuem para a fadiga física nas movimentações pelo campus, juntamente com a falta de instalações médicas, intensificam o sofrimento psicológico colocando graves desafios para o bem-estar materno. Finalmente, as políticas e atitudes ambíguas e discriminatórias que percebem no local de trabalho e contribuem para o estresse emocional das gestantes. Conclusões: Esta investigação destaca a necessidade de criar uma estrutura organizacional persistente e abrangente que inclua políticas inclusivas, sistemas de apoio e a alternativa de horários flexíveis. Tais medidas são necessárias para dar conta da natureza multifacetada do estresse enfrentado durante o período de gestação pelas mulheres trabalhadoras, promovendo assim um ambiente de trabalho propício e holístico.UFPB2024-08-03info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionAvaliado por Paresapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs2/index.php/artemis/article/view/7039410.22478/ufpb.1887-8214.2024v37n1.70394Revista Ártemis; v. 37 n. 1 (2024): Literatura, feminismos e decolonialidades; 112-1331807-82142316-5251reponame:Revista Ártemis (João Pessoa. Online)instname:Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB)instacron:UFPBenghttps://periodicos.ufpb.br/ojs2/index.php/artemis/article/view/70394/39864Copyright (c) 2024 Revista Ártemisinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAhmed, Saba Shoaib Khan, Dania Ahmad, Nawaz Hanif Ghazi, MaryumVveinhardt, Jolita2024-08-20T18:02:27Zoai:periodicos.ufpb.br:article/70394Revistahttps://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/artemisPUBhttps://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/artemis/oaiartemisestudosdegenero@gmail.com || revistaartemis@yahoo.com.br1807-82141807-8214opendoar:2024-08-20T18:02:27Revista Ártemis (João Pessoa. Online) - Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB)false
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