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Introduction: Many studies highlight the importance of family support in enhancing the experience of childbirth among women. Objective: This qualitative study aimed to describe the lived experience of family support from the perspective of women during and after childbirth in the Jordanian context Methods: A qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was used to explore the experiences of women's family support in the context of their childbirth experiences. A total of 11 Jordanian women participated in the study. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data. Results: Four major themes emerged from the data describing family support provided to women during and after childbirth. These themes were family support during childbirth, family support in the postpartum period, importance of family support during and after childbirth, and challenges related to receiving family support. Supportive family members primarily included the husband, the woman's family, and the family-in-law, according to the traditions inherited in the Jordanian context and culture. Conclusion: The study findings could help maternal health professionals screen pregnant women who are at risk of receiving low family support, contribute to developing effective interventions regarding family-centered care, and enhance the overall childbirth experience for women in Jordanian cultural contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Psychological distress has become an alarming phenomenon in patients with heart failure worldwide. The burden of treatment is associated with psychological distress in patients with heart failure. There is a crucial need for conducting qualitative research addressing the unique contextual factors associated with the burden of treatment and psychological distress in patients with heart failure in Jordan. Objective: This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of patients' burden of treatment and psychological distress among Jordanian patients with heart failure. Design and method: A qualitative descriptive design was used. Data were collected through in-depth, semistructured interviews with 28 patients with heart failure. Findings: The main theme of our findings can be expressed as "Facing Healthcare Challenges" which includes five subthemes from analyses of interviews: Looking for the humanistic touch, long waiting time, insufficient health care resources, insufficient health information, and a call for specialist psychological health support to understand their suffering. Conclusion: This study highlighted that healthcare challenges as a burden of treatment might trigger psychological distress in patients with heart failure. This study has provided insight into the need for interventions to improve the structural organization of hospitals and healthcare system provision to mitigate psychological distress in these patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]