Table 4 Themes, category, and codes of worries of women with TA extracted from the data analysis (views of pregnant women)

The causes of the worries based on the views of pregnant women

Physical problems

Spotting

10

Hematoma behind the placenta

7

Back pain

5

Excessive activity

8

Poor physical condition and secondary diseases

10

Old age

5

Mental health problems

History of infertility

5

First pregnancy and lack of experience

2

Having stress and anxiety

14

Family issues

Lack of support from spouse and family members

10

Inappropriate reactions from family members

8

Remarriage

1

Unwanted pregnancy

2

Low financial and economic status

12

Worry about other children

3

Incorrect information from family members and inducing worry

6

Previous unpleasant experiences

History of previous abortion

10

Repeated abortion

8

Premature birth

2

Medical procedures

Improper diagnosis and action of the doctor

3

A wrong prescription of medicine

2

Failure to prescribe the required medicine

2

Use of the assisted reproductive technique

2

Lack of understanding and support from society

Being employed and not having a vacation

13

Not having special insurance for patients

Threatened with abortion

15

Not having an elevator and amenities

3

Strategies for coping with worries

Unconstructive copings

Crying

10

Decrease/increase Sleeping

7

Decrease/increase eating

5

lack of communication with others

8

Impatience

12

Not doing personal and household chores

11

Constructive copings

Regular visits to the doctor and clinic

8

Correct and regular use of medicine

6

Adequate rest and proper nutrition

9

Obtaining sufficient information from the doctor, treatment staff, and similar experiences

8

Reading books

4

Listening to music and dancing

5

Praying and trusting in God

16