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Anna Dencker Christina Nilsson Cecily Begley Elisabeth Jangsten Margareta Mollberg Harshida Patel Helena Wigert Eva Hessman Helen Sjöblom Carina Sparud-Lundin 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2019,32(2):99-111
Problem
Fear of childbirth negatively affects women during pregnancy and after birth.Aim
To summarise the findings of published studies regarding possible causes/predisposing factors and outcomes of fear of childbirth for childbearing women.Design
A systematic review, searching five databases in March 2015 for studies on causes/predisposing factors and outcomes of fear of childbirth, as measured during pregnancy and postpartum. Quality of included studies was assessed independently by pairs of authors. Data were extracted independently by reviewer pairs and described in a narrative analysis.Findings
Cross-sectional, register-based and case-control studies were included (n = 21). Causes were grouped into population characteristics, mood-related aspects, and pregnancy and birth-related aspects. Outcomes were defined as mood-related or pregnancy and birth-related aspects. Differing definitions of fear of childbirth were found and meta-analysis could only be performed on parity, in a few studies.Conclusions
Stress, anxiety, depression and lack of social support are associated with fear during pregnancy. Need for psychiatric care and presence of traumatic stress symptoms are reported outcomes together with prolonged labour, longer labours, use of epidural and obstetric complications. Nulliparous and parous women have similar levels of fear but for different reasons. Since the strongest predictor for fear in parous women is a previous negative birth experience or operative birth, we suggest it is important to distinguish between fear of childbirth and fear after birth. Findings demonstrate the need for creating woman-centred birthing environments where women can feel free and secure with low risk of negative or traumatic birth experiences and consequent fear. 相似文献2.
Fatemeh Darsareh Teamur Aghamolaei Minoo Rajaei Abdoulhossain Madani Shahram Zare 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2019,32(2):e166-e172
Problem
The steep increase and inappropriateness of caesarean birth represent a healthcare problem in Iran.Aim
The purpose of study was to evaluate the effect of a campaign based on social marketing to promote normal childbirth.Method
The study was designed as a prospective case control study. The social marketing campaign was implemented from March 2016 to January 2017. A demographic data questionnaire, obstetrical history questionnaire, maternal knowledge assessment questionnaire, and maternal health belief questionnaire comprised the instruments for this study. Only women planning a caesarean birth without any medical indications for the caesarean were enrolled in the study as a case. Those who met the same inclusion criteria and did not want to participate in the campaign were assigned to the control group.Findings
In total, 350 first-time pregnant women who composed the campaign group (n = 194) and control group (n = 156) completed the study. The mean baseline level of knowledge and Health Belief Model component score did not differ between the two groups at baseline. However, after the campaign, knowledge scores, perceived severity, perceived susceptibility, self-efficacy, and cues to action scores differed significantly between the campaign and control groups. The follow-up of all participants in both groups showed that 35.6% (n = 69) of participants in the campaign group chose natural birth as their birth method, whereas only 13.5% (n = 21) in the control group delivered their newborn vaginally.Conclusion
The B Butterfly social marketing campaign successfully targeted first-time pregnant women who chose to have unnecessary elective cesarean births. 相似文献3.
Che Muzaini Che’ Muda Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail Rohana Ab Jalil Suhaily Mohd Hairon Zaharah Sulaiman Nazirah Johar 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2019,32(2):e243-e251
Background
The first week after childbirth is a crucial period for exclusive breastfeeding initiation.Objective
This study aims to determine the association of postnatal breastfeeding education with knowledge, attitude, and exclusive breastfeeding practice at six months after childbirth among women who delivered at two district hospitals in the northeast part of Peninsular Malaysia.Methods
This is a quasi-experimental study design. A newly developed and validated questionnaire was used to determine scoring for baseline and six months after childbirth. The intervention consisted of individualized postnatal breastfeeding education delivered by researchers using flipchart one week after childbirth and breastfeeding diary in addition to usual care. The comparison group received the usual postnatal care by health clinics. Repeated measure analysis of variance and multiple logistic regression analysis were used.Results
A total of 116 participants were included in this study (59 in intervention group and 57 in comparison group). Six months after childbirth, the adjusted mean score of knowledge and attitude of the intervention group were significantly higher than that of the comparison group (p < 0.001 and p = 0.002, respectively). More participants in the intervention group (n = 26, 44.1%) exclusively breastfed their infants compared with 15 (26.3%) in the comparison group (p = 0.046). Postnatal breastfeeding education was significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice six months after childbirth [adjusted odds ratio 2.31; 95% confidence interval: 1.02, 5.14; p = 0.040].Conclusions
Postnatal breastfeeding education was significantly associated with an improvement in women’s knowledge, attitude and exclusive breastfeeding practice six months after childbirth. 相似文献4.
Meta Weltens Jascha de Nooijer Marianne J. Nieuwenhuijze 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2019,32(2):e197-e203
Background
Dutch maternity care is based on the principle that pregnancy and childbirth are physiological processes. However, the last decade an increase of intra-partum referrals to obstetric-led care has been observed. Most of these referrals are among nulliparous women, non-urgent and occur during the first stage of labour. The increase in referrals seems not associated with better perinatal outcomes.Objective
Gain understanding of underlying factors in the decision-making process prior to referral to obstetric-led care among midwives attending childbirth in midwifery-led care.Method
A qualitative study based on in-depth interviews with Dutch midwives (n = 10) working in midwifery-led care. We performed a thematic analysis based on the hypothetico-deductive and the intuitive-humanist theory.Results
Midwives mentioned knowledge as the basis of a reasoned decision. This included both theoretical knowledge, and knowledge from clinical experience. Influences of others, like the needs and wishes of labouring women were another factor influencing the decision-making, especially in non-urgent situations. Under subjective factors, the fear of being held responsible for professional choices emerged.Key conclusion
The decision-making process during childbirth is multi-factorial. The women’s needs and wishes are recognized as of great influence on the decision-making process during childbirth, which is not included as a factor in the hypothetico-deductive or the intuitive-humanist theory.Implication for practice
The influence of women’s needs and wishes should be part of models about the intra-partum decision-making process. Midwives should find strategies to support women to make well-informed choices that include adequate information on the consequences of medicalisation in obstetric-led care. 相似文献5.
Julia Leinweber Debra K. Creedy Heather Rowe Jenny Gamble 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(1):40-45
Background
Midwives frequently witness traumatic birth events. Little is known about responses to birth trauma and prevalence of posttraumatic stress among Australian midwives.Aim
To assess exposure to different types of birth trauma, peritraumatic reactions and prevalence of posttraumatic stress.Methods
Members of the Australian College of Midwives completed an online survey. A standardised measure assessed posttraumatic stress symptoms.Findings
More than two-thirds of midwives (67.2%) reported having witnessed a traumatic birth event that included interpersonal care-related trauma features. Midwives recalled strong emotions during or shortly after witnessing the traumatic birth event, such as feelings of horror (74.8%) and guilt (65.3%) about what happened to the woman. Midwives who witnessed birth trauma that included care-related features were significantly more likely to recall peritraumatic distress including feelings of horror (OR = 3.89, 95% CI [2.71, 5.59]) and guilt (OR = 1.90, 95% CI [1.36, 2.65]) than midwives who witnessed non-interpersonal birth trauma. 17% of midwives met criteria for probable posttraumatic stress disorder (95% CI [14.2, 20.0]). Witnessing abusive care was associated with more severe posttraumatic stress than other types of trauma.Discussion
Witnessing care-related birth trauma was common. Midwives experience strong emotional reactions in response to witnessing birth trauma, in particular, care-related birth trauma. Almost one-fifth of midwives met criteria for probable posttraumatic stress disorder.Conclusion
Midwives carry a high psychological burden related to witnessing birth trauma. Posttraumatic stress should be acknowledged as an occupational stress for midwives. The incidence of traumatic birth events experienced by women and witnessed by midwives needs to be reduced. 相似文献6.
Valgerdur Lisa Sigurdardottir Jennifer Gamble Berglind Gudmundsdottir Hildur Kristjansdottir Herdis Sveinsdottir Helga Gottfredsdottir 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(6):450-459
Background
Several risk factors for negative birth experience have been identified, but little is known regarding the influence of social and midwifery support on the birth experience over time.Objective
The aim of this study was to describe women’s birth experience up to two years after birth and to detect the predictive role of satisfaction with social and midwifery support in the birth experience.Method
A longitudinal cohort study was conducted with a convenience sample of pregnant women from 26 community health care centres. Data was gathered using questionnaires at 11–16 weeks of pregnancy (T1, n = 1111), at five to six months (T2, n = 765), and at 18–24 months after birth (T3, n = 657). Data about sociodemographic factors, reproductive history, birth outcomes, social and midwifery support, depressive symptoms, and birth experience were collected. The predictive role of midwifery support in the birth experience was examined using binary logistic regression.Results
The prevalence of negative birth experience was 5% at T2 and 5.7% at T3. Women who were not satisfied with midwifery support during pregnancy and birth were more likely to have negative birth experience at T2 than women who were satisfied with midwifery support. Operative birth, perception of prolonged birth and being a student predicted negative birth experience at both T2 and T3.Conclusions
Perception of negative birth experience was relatively consistent during the study period and the role of support from midwives during pregnancy and birth had a significant impact on women’s perception of birth experience. 相似文献7.
Ahmed H. Al-Shahethi Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki Abdul Wahed A. Al-Serouri Awang Bulgiba 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2019,32(2):e204-e215
Background
Perinatal mortality remains a major international problem responsible for nearly six million stillbirths and neonatal deaths.Objectives
To estimate the perinatal mortality rate in Sana’a, Yemen and to identify risk factors for perinatal deaths.Methods
A community-based prospective cohort study was carried out between 2015 and 2016. Nine-hundred and eighty pregnant women were identified and followed up to 7 days following birth. A multi-stage cluster sampling was used to select participants from community households’, residing in the five districts of the Sana’a City, Yemen.Results
Total of 952 pregnant women were tracked up to 7 days after giving birth. The perinatal mortality rate, the stillbirth rate and the early neonatal mortality rate, were 89.3 per 1000, 46.2 per 1000 and 45.2 per 1000, respectively. In multivariable analysis older age (35+ years) of mothers at birth (Relative Risk = 2.83), teenage mothers’ age at first pregnancy (<18 years) (Relative Risk = 1.57), primipara mothers (Relative Risk = 1.90), multi-nuclear family (Relative Risk = 1.74), mud house (Relative Risk = 2.02), mothers who underwent female genital mutilation (Relative Risk = 2.92) and mothers who chewed khat (Relative Risk = 1.60) were factors associated with increased risk of perinatal death, whereas a positive mother’s tetanus vaccination status (Relative Risk = 0.49) were significant protective factors against perinatal deaths.Conclusion
Rates of perinatal mortality were higher in Sana’a City compared to perinatal mortality at the national level estimated by World Health Organization. It is imperative there be sustainable interventions in order to improve the country’s maternal and newborn health. 相似文献8.
Karen Matvienko-Sikar Samantha Dockray 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(2):e111-e118
Problem
Low prenatal well-being has adverse outcomes for mother and infant but few interventions currently exist to promote and maintain prenatal well-being.Background
Mindfulness and gratitude based interventions consistently demonstrate benefits in diverse populations. Interventions integrating these constructs have potential to improve psychological and physiological health during pregnancy.Aim
The aim of this pilot study is to examine the effect of a novel gratitude and mindfulness based intervention on prenatal stress, cortisol levels, and well-being.Methods
A pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted with 46 pregnant women. Participants used an online mindfulness and gratitude intervention 4 times a week for 3 weeks. Measures of prenatal stress, salivary cortisol, gratitude, mindfulness, and satisfaction with life were completed at baseline, 1.5 weeks later, and 3 weeks later.Findings
Intervention participants demonstrated significant reductions in prenatal stress in comparison to the control condition (p = .04). Within subjects reductions in waking (p = .004) and evening cortisol (p > .001) measures were observed for intervention participants. Significant effects were not observed for other well-being outcomes.Discussion
Reducing self-report and physiological stress in pregnancy can improve maternal and infant outcomes. The findings of this pilot study indicate potential direct effects of the intervention on self-reported stress in comparison to a treatment-as-usual control. Effects on a biomarker of stress, cortisol, were also observed within the intervention group.Conclusion
A brief mindfulness and gratitude based intervention has the potential to reduce stress in pregnancy. Future research is needed to further explore mechanisms and potential benefits of such interventions. 相似文献9.
Shigeki Koshida Tetsuo Ono Shunichiro Tsuji Takashi Murakami Hisatomi Arima Kentaro Takahashi 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2019,32(2):127-130
Background
Decreased fetal movements are associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, including stillbirth. Delayed maternal visits to a health care provider after perceiving decreased fetal movements are frequently observed in stillbirths. Informing pregnant women of the normal range of fetal movement frequency is essential in their earlier visits in order to prevent stillbirth.Aim
To investigate the fetal movement frequency in late pregnancy and the effects of associated perinatal factors.Methods
This prospective multicenter study was conducted in 20 obstetric facilities in our region of Japan. A total of 2337 pregnant women were asked to record the time it took to perceive 10 fetal movements by the modified ‘count to 10’ method every day from 34 weeks of gestation until delivery.Findings
The 90th percentile of the time for the maternal perception of 10 fetal movements was 18–29 min, with a gradually increasing trend toward the end of pregnancy. The numbers of both pregnant women giving birth after 39 weeks’ gestation and infants with a birth weight exceeding 3000 g were significantly higher in mothers who took ≥30 min to count 10 fetal movements than in those who took <30 min.Conclusion
The maternal perception time of fetal movements shows a gradually increasing trend within 30 min for 10 fetal movements by the modified ‘count to 10’ method. Informing pregnant women of the normal range of the fetal movement count time will help improve the maternal recognition of decreased fetal movements, which might prevent fetal death in late pregnancy. 相似文献10.
Ana Rubio-Álvarez Milagros Molina-Alarcón Antonio Hernández-Martínez 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(5):382-388
Background
Postpartum anaemia is a problem with high prevalence that significantly affects maternal recovery. Among the causal factors is perineal trauma. However, it is still not known what degree of perineal trauma produces a greater reduction of haemoglobin.Aim
To assess the relationship between the degree of perineal trauma and change in haemoglobin concentration at vaginal birth.Methods
An observational, analytical retrospective cohort study was performed at the Mancha-Centro Hospital (Spain) during the period 2010–2014. Data were collected regarding 3479 women who gave birth vaginally. The main outcome variable was the change in haemoglobin concentration. Multivariate analysis by means of multiple linear regression was performed to control possible confounding factors and to determine the net effect of each degree of perineal trauma on haemoglobin reduction.Findings
Of the total sample, 20.1% of women (699) had an intact perineum, 41.6% (1446) experienced some form of perineal trauma, but not episiotomy, and the remaining 38.3% of women (1334) underwent an episiotomy. The average reduction of haemoglobin was 1.46 g/dL (Standard Deviation (SD) = 1.09 g/dL) for women without episiotomy with a second degree tear and 2.07 g/dL (SD = 1.24 g/dL) for women who had an episiotomy and no perineal tear. The greatest reduction occurred among women with episiotomy and a third or fourth degree tear with a decrease of 3.10 g/dL (SD = 1.32 g/dL).Conclusion
Episiotomy is related to greater reduction of haemoglobin concentration in comparison with all degrees of spontaneous perineal trauma. The use of episiotomy should be strictly limited. 相似文献11.
Giuseppina Persico Laura Antolini Patrizia Vergani Walter Costantini Maria Teresa Nardi Lidia Bellotti 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(4):e214-e220
Background
Mother–infant bonding is of great importance for the development and the well-being of the baby. The aim of this Concurrent Cohort Study was to investigate the effects of mothers singing lullabies on bonding, newborns’ behaviour and maternal stress.Methods
Eighty-three (singing cohort) and 85 (concurrent cohort) women were recruited at antenatal classes at 24 weeks g.a. and followed up to 3 months after birth. The Prenatal Attachment Inventory (PAI) and the Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS) were used to assess maternal-foetal attachment and postnatal bonding.Findings
No significant influence was found on Prenatal Attachment; by contrast, Postnatal Bonding was significantly greater (i.e. lower MIBS) in the singing group 3 months after birth (mean 1.28 vs 1.96; p = 0.001). In the same singing group, the incidence of neonatal crying episodes in the first month was significantly lower (18.5% vs 28.2; p < 0.0001) as were the infantile colic (64.7% vs 38.3%; p = 0.003) and perceived maternal stress (29.6% vs 36.5%; p < 0.05). Infantile colic was reduced in the singing group, even in the second month after birth (22.8% vs 36.5; p = 0.002). At the same time, a reduction was observed in the neonatal nightly awakening (1.5% vs 4.7; p < 0.0001).Conclusions
Mothers singing lullabies could improve maternal-infant bonding. It could also have positive effects on neonatal behaviour and maternal stress. 相似文献12.
Roianne West Somer Wrigley Kyly Mills Kate Taylor Dale Rowland Debra K. Creedy 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(3):236-244
Background
Midwives have a central role in closing the gap in health inequalities between Australias’ First Peoples and other childbearing women. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (The Framework) identifies five core cultural capabilities (respect, communication, safety and quality, reflection and advocacy) to foster culturally safe health care.Aim
To use a decolonising, First Peoples-led approach to develop and validate a tool to measure the development students’ cultural capabilities.Method
A pre- post intervention design was used. Development of the Cultural Capability Measurement Tool followed a staged process which centred on First Peoples’ knowledges. This process included: item generation, expert review; a pilot, test-retest; and psychometric testing (reliability, factor analysis and construct validity). All third year midwifery students (n = 49) enrolled in a discrete First Peoples health course were invited to complete the survey pre and post course.Findings
A response rate of 77.5% (n = 38/49) pre-course and 30.6% (15/49) at post-course was achieved. The tool demonstrated good internal reliability (Cronbach alpha = .89–.91). Principal component analysis with varimax rotation produced a five-factor solution. A paired samples t-test revealed a significant increase from pre-course (mean 93.13, SD 11.84) to post-course scores (mean = 100.53, SD 7.54) (t (14) = ?2.79, p = .014).Conclusion
A First Peoples approach was critical to tool development and conceptual validity. The 22 item Cultural Capability measurement Tool reflected the core cultural capabilities of The Framework. The draft tool appears suitable for use with midwifery students. 相似文献13.
Atefeh Vaezi Fatemeh Soojoodi Arash Tehrani Banihashemi Marzieh Nojomi 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2019,32(2):e238-e242
Background
Prevalence of postpartum depression is estimated to be about 10–15% worldwide. Many risk factors are supposed to play a role leading a new mother to maternal postpartum depression which can considerably affect the baby, mother, family and also the society.Objective
To investigate the prevalence of maternal postpartum depression and its association with social support.Methods
Using a cross-sectional study, 200 new mothers who attended three teaching hospitals in Tehran, Iran were selected with a convenience sampling. Postpartum depression was assessed using the Iranian version of Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale and women’s levels of social support were measured using the Iranian version of Social Support Questionnaire.Results
Prevalence of postpartum depression was 43.5% in new mothers. The mean (±Standard Deviation) score of social support network was 2.09 ± 0.99; which is lower in depressed mothers in comparison to non-depressed mothers (1.78 ± 0.87 vs. 2.33 ± 1.00 respectively, P < 0.001). A reverse significant association was found between social support and postpartum depression after adjusting for confounding variables such as past history of depression, illness of baby and medication consumption during pregnancy (Odds Ratio = 0.47, 95% Confidence Interval = 0.33–0.67).Conclusion
The bigger the social network of a mother, the less postpartum depression occurs. It is suggested to educate the family about the very important role of social support and improve it in every aspect of health care in order to prevent postpartum depression. 相似文献14.
Helen L. McLachlan Touran Shafiei Della A. Forster 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(5):361-366
Background
Increasing breastfeeding rates is one way of improving the short and long term health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (hereafter referred to as Aboriginal). Despite the benefits of breastfeeding and recommendations for strategies to increase breastfeeding among Aboriginal people, there is a lack of available population data.Aim
To use population-based data from Victoria, Australia to compare breastfeeding initiation for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women and to explore factors associated with breastfeeding initiation of Aboriginal women.Methods
Routinely collected infant feeding data obtained from the Victorian Perinatal Data Collection (VPDC) was used. The VPDC is a mandatory, population-based system where maternal and infant data on all Victorian births are collected.Findings
Compared with non-Aboriginal women, Aboriginal women were less likely to attempt to breastfeed their baby (87.2% vs 95.3%; p < 0.001); more likely to give formula in hospital (39.6% vs 30.6%; p < 0.001) and less likely to give the last feed prior to discharge exclusively from the breast (64.4% vs 75.0% p < 0.001). For Aboriginal women, factors associated with not initiating breastfeeding were being single, multiparous, smoking and length of stay. Infant factors were gestation less than 37 weeks and low birthweight (<2,500 g).Conclusion
In Victoria, breastfeeding initiation is lower for Aboriginal women compared with non-Aboriginal women. Further research is needed to explore the effectiveness of interventions that may increase breastfeeding for Aboriginal women. 相似文献15.
Bethany L. Carr Beverley Copnell Meredith McIntyre 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2019,32(2):e259-e263
Background
Meconium stained amniotic fluid commonly occurs postdates (?>40 weeks gestation) indicating fetal maturity. Previous literature indicates that different ethnicities mature at different rates.Aim
To compare the rate of meconium stained amniotic fluid of Australian-born and non-Australian born women.Methods
A retrospective correlation study design was implemented, using data collected in the birth outcomes system at one tertiary hospital. Data was collected from all women who gave birth to a term (>/=37 weeks gestation), singleton, liveborn baby between January 1st to December 31st, 2014. Maternal country of birth was used for comparison. Categorical data was analyzed using Chi-Square test for Independence. Continuous variables were assessed for normality, and differences were compared using an Independent t-test or a Mann–Whitney U test. All tests were two-tailed and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results
3,041 women were included; 1131 Australian-born and 1910 non-Australian born. Meconium stained amniotic fluid occurred more frequently in non-Australian born women compared to Australian-born women (23.5% vs. 19.8 p = 0.02). Their babies were significantly smaller (Mean = 3265 g, Standard Deviation 463.8 vs Mean = 3442 g, Standard Deviation 499.2, p < 0.001), with no difference in gestational length (Mean = 39.4, Standard Deviation 1.28 vs Mean = 39.5, Standard Deviation 1.18, p = 0.06). Increasing gestational age had the strongest association with meconium stained amniotic fluid;?>/=42 weeks gestation occurring 3.52 (95% Confidence Interval: 2.00, 6.22, p = <0.001) more than <40 weeks gestation.Conclusion
Maternity health services should record ethnicity and region of birth to provide individualised care as women born overseas often have poorer perinatal outcomes when compared to Australian-born women. 相似文献16.
Colin R. Martin Caroline J. Hollins Martin Ekaterina Burduli Celestina Barbosa-Leiker Colleen Donovan-Batson Susan E. Fleming 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(4):e172-e178
Background
The 10-item Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) is being increasingly used internationally. The use of the measure and the concept has gathered traction in the United States following the development of a US version of the tool. A limitation of previous studies of the measurement characteristics of the BSS-R is modest sample size. Unplanned pregnancy is recognised as being associated with a range of negative birth outcomes, but the relationship to birth satisfaction has received little attention, despite the importance of birth satisfaction to a range of postnatal outcomes.Aim
The current investigation sought to evaluate the measurement characteristics of the BSS-R in a large postpartum sample.Methods
Multiple Groups Confirmatory Factor Analysis (MGCFA) was used to evaluate a series of measurement and structural models of the BSS-R to evaluate fundamental invariance characteristics using planned/unplanned pregnancy status to differentiate groups.Findings
Complete data from N = 2116 women revealed that the US version of the BSS-R offers an excellent fit to data and demonstrates full measurement and structural invariance. Little difference was observed between women on the basis of planned/unplanned pregnancy stratification on measures of birth satisfaction.Discussion
The established relationship between unplanned pregnancy and negative perinatal outcomes was not found to extend to birth satisfaction in the current study. The BSS-R demonstrated exemplary measurement and structural invariance characteristics.Conclusion
The current study strongly supports the use of the US version of the BSS-R to compare birth satisfaction across different groups of women with theoretical and measurement confidence. 相似文献17.
Karin J.W.M. Wackers Martine M.L.H. Wassen Bert Zeegers Luc Budé Marianne J. Nieuwenhuijze 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2019,32(2):131-136
Background
Perinatal audits in the Netherlands showed that stillbirth was nearly always preceded by a period of reduced fetal movements. Patient or caregiver delay was identified as a substandard care factor.Aim
To determine whether the use of a new information brochure for pregnant women on fetal movements results in less patient delay in contacting their maternity caregiver.Methods
A pre- and post-survey cohort study in the Netherlands, including 140 women in maternity care with a singleton pregnancy, expecting their first child. All participating women filled out a baseline questionnaire, Cambridge Worry Scale and pre-test questionnaire at the gestational age of 22–24 weeks. Subsequently, the intervention group received a newly developed information brochure on fetal movements. At a gestational age of 28 weeks, all women received the post-test questionnaire. Multiple regression analyses were used.Findings
Per-protocol analysis showed less patient delay in the intervention group compared to the control group (Odds Ratio 0.43; 95% Confidence Interval 0.17–0.86, p = 0.02). A significant linear relation was observed between reading the information brochure and an increase of knowledge about fetal movements (B = 1.2, 95% Confidence Interval 1.0–1.4, p < 0.001). Maternal concerns did not affect patient delay to report reduced fetal movements.Conclusion
Use of an information brochure regarding fetal movements has the potential to reduce patient delay and increase knowledge about reduced fetal movements. A national survey to determine the effect of an information brochure about reduced fetal movements on patient delay and stillbirth rates is needed. 相似文献18.
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Shahnaz Torkzahrani Fatemeh Mahmoudikohani Kiarash Saatchi Reyhaneh Sefidkar Mojdeh Banaei 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(1):46-50
Background
Induction of labor is a common obstetric procedure. Acupressure is a natural method that is used for inducing uterine contractions. Nevertheless, few studies have examined the impact of acupressure on the induction of labor.Aim
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acupressure on the initiation of labor.Material and methods
In this randomized clinical trial, 162 nulliparous pregnant women were admitted to the hospital. They were categorized into 3 groups; acupressure, sham acupressure and control. Acupressure points SP6, BL 60 and BL 32 were pressured bilaterally. The intervention was done by the researcher every other day between 9 am and 11 am. The intervention was carried out on women in the afternoon and the following day. Subjects were examined to determine the initiation of labor symptoms48 and 96 h after the start of intervention and at the time of hospitalization. Data were analyzed using the ANOVA, Kruskal–Wallis and Chi-square tests (p < 0.05).Results
There was no significant difference among the groups for spontaneous initiation of labor within 48 h (P = 0.464), and 49–96 h after beginning the intervention (P = 0.111) and 97 h after beginning the intervention to the time of hospitalization for the spontaneous initiation of labor (P = 0.897). There were no significant differences in the secondary outcomes between the groups.Conclusion
According to the finding of this study, it seems that acupressure treatment was not effective in initiating labor as compared with the sham acupressure and the routine care groups. 相似文献20.
S.A.S. Moimaz N.B. Rocha C.A.S. Garbin T.A. Rovida N.A. Saliba 《Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives》2017,30(2):e119-e124