Abstract
What is it like to mother an infant while recovering from chemical dependency? That question is answered by this research into one of our country's major public health issues. Research and literature related to drug use by women is generally lacking. Both members of the mother-baby dyad begin their relationship in a vulnerable state and are at great risk for problems. The predominant qualitative method used by nurse researchers has been grounded theory. This method results in describing a process; however, understanding the process and its meaning to those who live it every day is required to better deal with the problem.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Motherhood, Mental Health, Addiction Recovery
Advisor
Clarie M. Andrews
Second Advisor
Carol M. Musil
Third Advisor
Theresa S. Standing
Fourth Advisor
Antionette V. Graham
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Case Western Reserve University
Degree Year
1999
Recommended Citation
Higgins, Kathy R., "By the grace of God: The lived experience of mothering an infant while recovering from chemical dependency" (2023). Dissertations. 1901.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1901
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-03-29
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9949269; ProQuest document ID: 304550097. The author still retains copyright.