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Radu MC, Armean MS, Pop-Tudose M, Medar C, Manolescu LSC. Exploring Factors Influencing Pregnant Women's Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Midwifery Care in Romania: Implications for Maternal Health Education Strategies. NURSING REPORTS 2024; 14:1807-1818. [PMID: 39189264 PMCID: PMC11348176 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep14030134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Midwives are strong advocates for vaginal births. However, their visibility and accessibility are poorly perceived by women in Romania. Consequently, the women's options are limited to a single direction when pregnancy occurs, involving the family doctor, the obstetrician, and often an interventional technical approach at the time of birth. The aim of this research is to identify specific variables that affect the perceptions and attitudes of pregnant women towards the care provided by midwives. This knowledge could contribute to the development of more effective education and information strategies within maternal health services. METHODS A cross-sectional observational analytical survey was conducted in Romania among pregnant women from the general population. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, with informed consent obtained from each participating pregnant woman. The questionnaire was administered online using the cloud-based Google Forms platform and was available on the internet for seven months, from January to July 2023. The questionnaire was distributed through various media channels, both individually and in communication groups, in the form of a link. All questions were mandatory, and the questionnaire could only be submitted after answering all questions. RESULTS A total of 1301 individual responses were collected. The analysis of the socio-demographic and obstetrical profile of the pregnant women revealed that approximately half, 689 (52.95%), of the participants were aged between 18-29 years, and 1060 (81.47%) of the participants were married. Among our group of 1301 pregnant women, 973 (74.78%) had higher education, and 987 (75.86%) had a regular job. A majority of the survey participants, 936 (71.94%), lived in an urban geographic area, while 476 (36.58%) had attended childbirth education courses, and 791 (60.79%) were in the third trimester of pregnancy. A total of 298 (22.9%) respondents did not want to give birth in a hospital, and one-third, 347 (26.67%), did not place significant importance on control over the childbirth process. CONCLUSIONS The main factors influencing women's decisions regarding perinatal care and the importance of midwives as a component of the maternal-infant care team are modifiable, and thorough educational and psychological preparation would reduce the increasing predominance of preference for cesarean section, thereby promoting healthier and more woman- and child-centered perinatal care.
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- Mihaela Corina Radu
- Department of Microbiology, Parasitology and Virology, Faculty of Midwives and Nursing, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
- Constantin Andreoiu Emergency Hospital County, 100409 Ploieşti, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, “Iuliu Hateganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Midwives and Nursing, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Fundamental Sciences, Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
- “Profesor Dr. Th. Burghele” Clinical Hospital, Department of Clinical Laboratory of Radiology and Medical Imaging, 050664 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, Parasitology and Virology, Faculty of Midwives and Nursing, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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Gupta M, Patra M, Hamiduzzaman M, McLaren H, Patmisari E. Social Support Postpartum: Bengali Women from India on Their Coping Experiences following Childbirth. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:557. [PMID: 38791772 PMCID: PMC11121678 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21050557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Undertaken in Kolkata, India, our study aimed to explore the experiences of Bengali middle-class women on perceived stressful events, social support, and coping experiences following childbirth. Becoming a mother following childbirth is a shared phenomenon irrespective of culture, social strata, or country, while stress during the postpartum period or depression is not. Discrete medical intervention does not sufficiently address the complexities of postpartum experiences since influencing factors also include economic, political, cultural, and social backgrounds. Adopting a feminist and phenomenological approach, individual in-person interviews were conducted with twenty women recruited via snowball sampling. Our findings revealed that events experienced as stressful may lead to poor postpartum well-being. Underpinned by gendered discourse and biases, stressful events included familial imperatives for a male child, poor social and emotional support from the family, mostly partners and fathers, and systemic workplace barriers. The women in our study commonly resided with their mothers postpartum. They expressed feeling sheltered from these experiences, cared for, and supported. We discuss the women's experiences from a feminist pragmatic worldview, which advocates for a flexible feminism recognizant of the unique and nurturing relationship experiences between Bengali middle-class women and their mothers. In conclusion, we advocate for culturally sensitive, women-centered postpartum care practices that may entail the inclusion of intergenerational care during this critical phase of maternal well-being. These insights underscore the necessity of tailoring postpartum support systems to align with the cultural and familial contexts of the individuals they serve.
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- Moumita Gupta
- Department of Anthropology, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, West Bengal State University, Rajarhat, Kolkata 7000163, India;
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- Department of Sociology, Maulana Azad College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700013, India;
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- University Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia
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- College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia
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- College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia
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Singh P, Singh KK. Trends, patterns and predictors of high-risk fertility behaviour among Indian women: evidence from National Family Health Survey. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:626. [PMID: 38413929 PMCID: PMC10900591 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18046-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Numerous studies have demonstrated that high-risk fertility behaviour (HRFB), which includes maternal age below 18 or above 34 years, short birth intervals (less than 24 months), and high parity (birth order above 4), is associated with adverse maternal and child health outcomes. There is a substantial research gap in the domain of high-risk fertility behaviour in the Indian context. Therefore, this study is designed to investigate the current trends and patterns in the prevalence of high-risk births among Indian women, with a primary focus on identifying contributing factors associated with this prevalence. METHODS The study utilized data from the nationally representative National Family Health Survey (NFHS), which has been conducted in five rounds since 1992-93. Data from all rounds were used to assess the overall trend. However, data from the most recent round of NFHS, conducted during 2019-21, were employed to evaluate current levels and patterns of HRFB prevalence and to identify socio-economic and demographic predictors of HRFB using binomial and multinomial logistic regression models. RESULTS The prevalence of HRFB has exhibited a consistent decreasing pattern from 1992 to 93 to 2019-21 in India. However, 29.56% of married women continue to experience high-risk births with notably higher rates in several states (e.g., 49.85% in Meghalaya and 46.41% in Bihar). Furthermore, socio-demographic factors like wealth index, educational level, social group, religion, mass media exposure, family size, age at marriage, type and region of residence, and reproductive factors like birth intention, place and type of delivery, ANC visits and current contraceptive use were identified as significant predictors of high-risk births among women in India. CONCLUSION Despite a 20.4 percentage point decline in HRFB prevalence over the past three decades, a significant proportion of women in specific regions and demographic subgroups continue to experience high-risk births. Therefore, the present study recommends interventions aimed at preventing high-risk births among women in India, with particular emphasis on states with high HRFB prevalence and women from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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- Pooja Singh
- Department of Statistics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Statistics, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Dia N, Mansour S, Kharaba Z, Malaeb B, Sarray El Dine A, Kokash S, Nasser S, Hallit S, Malaeb D. Factors associated with infertility among the Lebanese population: a cross-sectional study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024; 34:934-942. [PMID: 36916125 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2023.2190084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The incidence of female infertility is growing worldwide and its rate varies across countries. . The goal of this study is to assess the rate of female infertility and identify its associated factors among Lebanese women. This cross-sectional study was conducted between January to May 2019, enrolling a total of 952 females. The mean age was 34.8 ± 8 years and the rate of infertility was 34.3%. The multivariable analysis taking presence vs absence of infertility as the dependent variable, showed that patients with advanced age (aOR = 1.04), endometriosis (aOR = 2.175) and polycystic ovarian syndrome (aOR = 1.41) were significantly associated with higher rate of infertility. On the other hand, having a college level of education compared to a school level was significantly associated with lower odds of infertility (aOR = 0.511). The study highlights that the rate of infertility is high in Lebanon and is mainly associated with various sociodemographic factors and disease states. The findings raise the need to establish awareness campaigns that focus on early diagnosis of infertility, control the associated factors, and treat underlying comorbid conditions.
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- Nada Dia
- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- College of Pharmacy, Al-Ain University, Abu Dhabi- Al-Ain, UAE
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- Bioengineering and Nanosciences Laboratory, University of Montpellier, France
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- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
- Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
- Research Department, Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross, Jal Eddib, Lebanon
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- College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE
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Taouk L, Gunthert K, Schulkin J. Risk perception in pregnancy: Patient-physician discrepancies, information consumption, and mental health outcomes. Birth 2023; 50:808-814. [PMID: 37300301 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about the scope, causes, or consequences of risk overestimation. Our aim was to assess whether risk perceptions in pregnancy are heightened for a range of behaviors, related to consumption of health information, and associated with mental health indices. METHODS One hundred and fifty members of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists were invited to participate in a patient-physician study, and 37% returned surveys. Physicians (n = 73) and prenatal patients (n = 388) rated the perceived safety of exposure to 40 behaviors during pregnancy. A subset of prenatal patients completed a postpartum follow-up survey (n = 103). RESULTS Statistical comparison of means indicated that patients overestimated the risk of 30 behaviors. Anchoring patient ratings against average physician ratings, 87.8% of total discrepancy scores reflected net risk overestimation. Greater risk overestimation was associated with higher consumption of pregnancy-related health information, but was not associated with anxiety or depression symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Risk perceptions may be heightened across a range of behaviors during pregnancy, even when empirical evidence of risk is absent. Information consumption could be associated with risk estimation, but causality and directionality have not been established. Further research on risk perceptions could have implications for prenatal care.
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- Laura Taouk
- Department of Psychology, American University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Psychology, American University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Gonzales AM, Barcelo TI. Quality of prenatal care and maternal fetal attachment among primigravid mothers in the Philippines: A cross sectional study. Midwifery 2023; 127:103842. [PMID: 37871420 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prenatal period is a proper chance for evaluating maternal-fetal attachment. AIM To determine the relationship between quality of prenatal care and maternal-fetal attachment among primigravida mothers during late pregnancy period. METHODS The study conducted a survey using a 46-item Quality of Prenatal Care Questionnaire and 24-item Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale among 343 primigravida mothers in village health stations. Pearson correlation was used to correlate maternal-fetal attachment scores and quality of prenatal scores. Linear regression was used to determine relationships between variables. RESULTS Maternal-fetal attachment scores is correlated with: age ≤19 years (4.10 [95 % CI 1.81-6.39]), companion during visits (2.76 [95 % CI 0.34-5.18]), education (3.45 [95 % CI 0.93-5.97]). On multivariate analysis, the following were significantly associated with maternal-fetal attachment scores: information sharing (8.67 [95 % CI 4.74 - 12.60]), sufficient time (-2.34 [95 % CI -3.45 - -1.24]), support and respect (8.49 [95 % CI 4.54 - 12.45]), maternal age < 19 years (-3.78 [-5.81 to -1.75]), and unmarried (2.55 [95 % CI 0.70 - 4.41]). CONCLUSION The quality of prenatal care is correlated significantly with maternal-fetal attachment. Women valued the care given when it was individualized and the health workers were approachable in their ways and addressed their own particular needs. Combination of prenatal education and counselling tailored to address own particular emotional and social concerns of pregnant mothers are interventions that should be integrated in maternal care services.
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- Artemio M Gonzales
- College of Arts, Sciences, and Technology, Occidental Mindoro State College, Occidental Mindoro, San Jose 5100, Philippines; Faculty of Management and Development Studies, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna 4030, Philippines.
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- Faculty of Management and Development Studies, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna 4030, Philippines
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Mann ES, Berkowitz D. The Biomedical Subjectification of Women of Advanced Maternal Age: Reproductive Risk, Privilege, and the Illusion of Control. JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR 2023; 64:192-208. [PMID: 36440586 DOI: 10.1177/00221465221136252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The United States is experiencing a demographic transition toward older motherhood. Biomedicine classifies pregnancies among all women of advanced maternal age (AMA) as high-risk; paradoxically, women having first births at AMA are typically economically and racially privileged, which can reduce the risk of risks. This article examines the implications of the biomedicalization of AMA for first-time mothers, age 35 and older, using qualitative interviews. We find participants had substantial cultural health capital, which informed their critiques of AMA and the medical model of birth. When they found themselves subjected to biomedical protocols and concerned about reproductive risk as their pregnancies progressed, their subsequent biomedical subjectification compelled most to accept biomedical interventions. Consequently, some participants had traumatic birth experiences. Our findings illustrate that while first-time mothers of AMA anticipated that they would have more control over the birth process because of their advantages, ultimately, most did not.
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Snyder BM, Gebretsadik T, Rohrig NB, Wu P, Dupont WD, Dabelea DM, Fry RC, Lynch SV, McEvoy CT, Paneth NS, Ryckman KK, Gern JE, Hartert TV. The Associations of Maternal Health Characteristics, Newborn Metabolite Concentrations, and Child Body Mass Index among US Children in the ECHO Program. Metabolites 2023; 13:510. [PMID: 37110168 PMCID: PMC10144800 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13040510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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We aimed first to assess associations between maternal health characteristics and newborn metabolite concentrations and second to assess associations between metabolites associated with maternal health characteristics and child body mass index (BMI). This study included 3492 infants enrolled in three birth cohorts with linked newborn screening metabolic data. Maternal health characteristics were ascertained from questionnaires, birth certificates, and medical records. Child BMI was ascertained from medical records and study visits. We used multivariate analysis of variance, followed by multivariable linear/proportional odds regression, to determine maternal health characteristic-newborn metabolite associations. Significant associations were found in discovery and replication cohorts of higher pre-pregnancy BMI with increased C0 and higher maternal age at delivery with increased C2 (C0: discovery: aβ 0.05 [95% CI 0.03, 0.07]; replication: aβ 0.04 [95% CI 0.006, 0.06]; C2: discovery: aβ 0.04 [95% CI 0.003, 0.08]; replication: aβ 0.04 [95% CI 0.02, 0.07]). Social Vulnerability Index, insurance, and residence were also associated with metabolite concentrations in a discovery cohort. Associations between metabolites associated with maternal health characteristics and child BMI were modified from 1-3 years (interaction: p < 0.05). These findings may provide insights on potential biologic pathways through which maternal health characteristics may impact fetal metabolic programming and child growth patterns.
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- Brittney M. Snyder
- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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- Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity and Diabetes (LEAD) Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Gillings School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
- Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48912, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Indiana University School of Public Health—Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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Accounting for First-Time Motherhood at Advanced Maternal Age: Risk, Temporality, and the Preservation of Stratified Reproduction. SEX ROLES 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11199-022-01341-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Knowledge and Perception of Risk in Pregnancy and Childbirth among Women in Low-Income Communities in Accra. WOMEN 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/women2040035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Perception and knowledge of risk factors for pregnancy influence health behaviors during pregnancy and childbirth. We used a descriptive qualitative study to examine the perception and knowledge of risk factors in pregnancy and childbirth in low-income urban women in Ghana. Over the course of three-months, 12 focus group discussions and six individual interviews were conducted with 90 participants selected from six communities in the study area. Data were analyzed using inductive-thematic content analysis. Findings revealed that participants had knowledge of some risk factors, although some had superstitious beliefs. Participants viewed pregnancy as an exciting and unique experience, but also challenging, with a host of medical and psychological risks. Pre-existing medical conditions (e.g., diabetes), lack of physical activity, poverty, poor nutrition, and lack of social support were identified as conditions that could lead to negative pregnancy outcomes. Superstitious beliefs such as exposure to “evil eye” during pregnancy, as well as curses and spells, were also identified as risk factors for pregnancy complications. This research has implications for policies and programs to improve pregnancy outcomes for low-income women in Ghana. Thus, we recommend social and economic support programs as well as health education to change misperceptions about pregnancy risk and to support other efforts being made to improve maternal health outcomes.
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Walentowicz P, Sadlecki P, Walentowicz-Sadlecka M, Bajek A, Grabiec M, Drewa T. Human amniotic fluid as a source of stem cells. Open Med (Wars) 2022; 17:648-660. [PMID: 35434378 PMCID: PMC8982042 DOI: 10.1515/med-2022-0468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Human amniotic fluid collected during amniocentesis contains a heterogeneous population of differentiated and undifferentiated cells. Properties and number of these cells vary depending on the gestational age and the presence of potential fetal pathologies. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of maternal, fetal, and environmental factors on the success rates of amniotic fluid stem cell cultures, the number of human amniotic fluid stem cells (hAFSC), their growth rates in primary cultures, and the number of cell passages. The study included 355 patients qualified for genetic amniocentesis at the Prenatal Genetic Unit, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Oncologic Gynecology, Nicolaus Copernicus University Medical College in Bydgoszcz in 2011–2017. The mean age of the study participants was 34 ± 6.2 years, and mean gravidity amounted to 2.48 ± 1.4. Amniotic fluid sample volume turned out to be a highly significant (p < 0.01) predictor of culture success, and the relationship was particularly evident in women older than 40 years. Another highly significant predictor of culture success was the presence of two cell populations in the sample (p < 0.01). The likelihood of culture success correlated significantly (p < 0.05) with the season of the year at the time of amniocentesis. The number of cell passages differed significantly depending on the maternal age (p < 0.01). The number of passages also showed a highly significant relationship with the season of the year the sample was obtained (p < 0.01). Younger maternal age was identified as a determinant of high passage number (≥3), and another highly significant determinant of high passage number was the presence of two cell populations in the amniotic fluid sample (p < 0.01). Percentage of successfully established hAFSC cultures and the number of passages depended on amniotic fluid volume, the presence of two cell populations within the sample, and the season of the year. Individual characteristics of the donors, such as age and gravidity, did not exert a significant effect on the number of isolated hAFSCs and the rate of their growth. Patients’ place of residence, fetal karyotype, transportation time, and purity of the samples did not affect the success rates for primary cultures and the number of passages.
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- Pawel Walentowicz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, L. Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University , Bydgoszcz 85-168 , Poland
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Oncological Gynecology, Regional Polyclinical Hospital , 87-100 Torun , Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, L. Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University , Bydgoszcz 85-168 , Poland
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Oncological Gynecology, Regional Polyclinical Hospital , 87-100 Torun , Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, L. Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University , Bydgoszcz 85-168 , Poland
- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education , 01-809 Warsaw , Poland
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, Nicolaus Copernicus University , Bydgoszcz 85-092 , Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, L. Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University , Bydgoszcz 85-168 , Poland
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- Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell and Tissue Bank, Chair of Urology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Ludwik Rydygier Medical College in Bydgoszcz , 85-094 , Poland
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Furtado M, Frey BN, Green SM. Validation of the intolerance of uncertainty scale as a screening tool for perinatal anxiety. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:829. [PMID: 34903196 PMCID: PMC8670292 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-04296-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background To date, there is a significant lack of research validating clinical tools for early and accurate detection of anxiety disorders in perinatal populations. Intolerance of uncertainty was recently identified as a significant risk factor for postpartum anxiety symptoms and is a key trait of non-perinatal anxiety disorders. The present study aimed to validate the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS) in a perinatal population and evaluate its use as a screening tool for anxiety disorders. Methods Psychiatric diagnoses were assessed in a sample of perinatal women (n = 198), in addition to completing a self-report battery of questionnaires. Psychometric properties including internal consistency and convergent and discriminant validity were assessed. Determination of an optimal clinical cut-off score was measured through a ROC analysis in which the area under the curve, sensitivity, specificity, as well as positive and negative predictive values were calculated. Results The IUS demonstrated excellent internal consistency (α = 0.95) and an optimal clinical cut-off score of 64 or greater was established, yielding a sensitivity of 89%. The IUS also demonstrated very good positive (79%) and negative (80%) predictive values. Conclusions These findings suggest that the IUS represents a clinically useful screening tool to be used as an aid for the early and accurate detection of perinatal anxiety.
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- Melissa Furtado
- Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Ontario, Hamilton, L8S 4L8, Canada. .,Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Level 1, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7, Canada.
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- Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Level 1, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Administration B3, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7, Canada.,Mood Disorders Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Level 1, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7, Canada
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- Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Level 1, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Administration B3, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7, Canada
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Ralston ER, Smith P, Chilcot J, Silverio SA, Bramham K. Perceptions of risk in pregnancy with chronic disease: A systematic review and thematic synthesis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254956. [PMID: 34280227 PMCID: PMC8289065 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Women with chronic disease are at increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pregnancies which pose higher risk, often require increased medical supervision and intervention. How women perceive their pregnancy risk and its impact on health behaviour is poorly understood. The aim of this systematic review of qualitative literature is to evaluate risk perceptions of pregnancy in women with chronic disease. METHODS Eleven electronic databases including grey literature were systematically searched for qualitative studies published in English which reported on pregnancy, risk perception and chronic disease. Full texts were reviewed by two researchers, independently. Quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Qualitative checklist and data were synthesised using a thematic synthesis approach. The analysis used all text under the findings or results section from each included paper as data. The protocol was registered with PROSPERO. RESULTS Eight studies were included in the review. Three themes with sub-themes were constructed from the analysis including: Information Synthesis (Sub-themes: Risk to Self and Risk to Baby), Psychosocial Factors (Sub-themes: Emotional Response, Self-efficacy, Healthcare Relationship), and Impact on Behaviour (Sub-themes: Perceived Risk and Objective Risk). Themes fitted within an overarching concept of Balancing Act. The themes together inter-relate to understand how women with chronic disease perceive their risk in pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS Women's pregnancy-related behaviour and engagement with healthcare services appear to be influenced by their perception of pregnancy risk. Women with chronic disease have risk perceptions which are highly individualised. Assessment and communication of women's pregnancy risk should consider their own understanding and perception of risk. Different chronic diseases introduce diverse pregnancy risks and further research is needed to understand women's risk perceptions in specific chronic diseases.
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- Elizabeth R. Ralston
- Department of Women and Children’s Health, School of Life Course Sciences, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Renal Medicine, King’s Kidney Care Centre, King’s College Hospital, National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Women and Children’s Health, School of Life Course Sciences, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Women and Children’s Health, School of Life Course Sciences, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Renal Medicine, King’s Kidney Care Centre, King’s College Hospital, National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Hitt JM, Martin AS, Dietrich JE, Ahmed N, Lee GT. How do pregnant women's perceptions of obstetric forceps change according to their demographic background: a cross sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:371. [PMID: 33975552 PMCID: PMC8111760 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03854-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Women’s attitudes towards obstetric forceps likely contribute to declining use and opportunities for residency training, but formal documentation of women’s attitudes towards obstetric forceps is currently limited. A clearer understanding should help guide our attempts to preserve its use in modern obstetrics and to improve residency training. Our objective is to document women’s attitudes towards obstetric forceps and the influence basic demographic variables have on those attitudes. Methods A cross sectional study was performed. We developed a one-time anonymous structured 5-question survey that was given to all women with low-risk pregnancies presenting to our medical center for prenatal care between October 2018–December 2018. The questionnaire asked for the woman’s self-reported age, race, education level and insurance type. The five questions were as follows: (1) Do you think forceps should be used to deliver babies, (2) Is forceps safe for the baby, (3) Is forceps safe for the mother, (4) Do you think forceps can help to lower the cesarean section rate, (5) Do you think physicians in training should learn to place forceps on a real patient. We calculated means and proportions for the responses according to the overall group and various subgroups. Statistical analysis included Kruskall-Wallis or Mann-Whitney tests as appropriate. Results were also adjusted by regression using a Generalized Linear Model. Power calculation showed sample size of 384 was required. Results A total of 499 women returned the questionnaire. Response rate was 56.8% (499/878). The findings suggest that women’s perceptions towards forceps are generally negative. Women with white ethnicity, college education or higher and private insurance did have more favorable views than their counterparts, but the majority still had unfavorable views. Age was not shown to have a significant effect on maternal attitude. Conclusion Women’s views towards forceps use in the University of Kansas Medical Center are negative and may be contributing to the decline of its use. Improving women’s perceptions of forceps would require multiple different strategies rather than a single focused easily-implemented message. If forceps training continues, such training will rely on a minority of women who will accept forceps use in childbirth. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12884-021-03854-x.
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- Jasmine M Hitt
- Department of OBGYN, The University of Kansas Health System, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, USA
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- Department of OBGYN, The University of Kansas Health System, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, USA
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- Department of OBGYN, The University of Kansas Health System, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, USA
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- Department of OBGYN, The University of Kansas Health System, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, USA
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- Department of OBGYN, The University of Kansas Health System, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, USA.
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Salawu MM, Afolabi RF, Gbadebo BM, Salawu AT, Fagbamigbe AF, Adebowale AS. Preventable multiple high-risk birth behaviour and infant survival in Nigeria. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:345. [PMID: 33933016 PMCID: PMC8088621 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03792-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, infant mortality has declined considerably but has remained unacceptably high in sub-Saharan Africa, especially Nigeria where infant mortality rate is 67/1000 live births. To facilitate infant mortality reduction in Nigeria, an understanding of the synergistic effect of bio-demographic characteristics of mothers known as High Risk Birth Behaviours (HrBBs) is important. We therefore investigated the influence of HrBBs on infant survival in Nigeria. METHODS This cross-sectional study design utilized data from the 2018 round of Nigerian Demographic Health Survey. The study participants were a representative sample of women of reproductive age (n = 21,350) who had given birth within the 5 years preceding the survey. HrBBs was measured through integration of information on maternal age at child's birth, parity, and preceding birth interval with respect to the most recent child. The HrBBs was categorized as none, single and multiple. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Log-rank test and Cox proportional hazard model (α =0.05). RESULTS The mean age of the women was 29.7 ± 7.2 and 4.1% had experienced infant death. Infant mortality was highest among women with multiple HrBBs (5.1%). Being a male, having small size at birth, failure to receive tetanus injection, non-use of contraceptives and living in the core-north (North West and North East) predisposed children to higher risk of dying before 12 months of age. The hazard ratio of infant mortality was significantly higher among infants of mothers in multiple HrBBs category (aHR = 1.66; CI: 1.33-2.06) compared to their counterparts with no HrBBs. CONCLUSION Multiple HrBBs increase the chances of dying among infants in Nigeria. Screening women for HrBBs for special health attention during pregnancy, birth and postnatal period will alleviate infant death in Nigeria.
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- Mobolaji Modinat Salawu
- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Chiu NF, Tai MJ, Nurrohman DT, Lin TL, Wang YH, Chen CY. Immunoassay-Amplified Responses Using a Functionalized MoS 2-Based SPR Biosensor to Detect PAPP-A2 in Maternal Serum Samples to Screen for Fetal Down's Syndrome. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:2715-2733. [PMID: 33859474 PMCID: PMC8043798 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s296406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Due to educational, social and economic reasons, more and more women are delaying childbirth. However, advanced maternal age is associated with several adverse pregnancy outcomes, and in particular a high risk of Down’s syndrome (DS). Hence, it is increasingly important to be able to detect fetal Down’s syndrome (FDS). Methods We developed an effective, highly sensitive, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) biosensor with biochemically amplified responses using carboxyl-molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) film. The use of carboxylic acid as a surface modifier of MoS2 promoted dispersion and formed specific three-dimensional coordination sites. The carboxylic acid immobilized unmodified antibodies in a way that enhanced the bioaffinity of MoS2 and preserved biorecognition properties of the SPR sensor surface. Complete antigen pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A2 (PAPP-A2) conjugated with the carboxyl-MoS2-modified gold chip to amplify the signal and improve detection sensitivity. This heterostructure interface had a high work function, and thus improved the efficiency of the electric field energy of the surface plasmon. These results provide evidence that the interface electric field improved performance of the SPR biosensor. Results The carboxyl-MoS2-based SPR biosensor was used successfully to evaluate PAPP-A2 level for fetal Down’s syndrome screening in maternal serum samples. The detection limit was 0.05 pg/mL, and the linear working range was 0.1 to 1100 pg/mL. The women with an SPR angle >46.57 m° were more closely associated with fetal Down’s syndrome. Once optimized for serum Down’s syndrome screening, an average recovery of 95.2% and relative standard deviation of 8.5% were obtained. Our findings suggest that carboxyl-MoS2-based SPR technology may have advantages over conventional ELISA in certain situations. Conclusion Carboxyl-MoS2-based SPR biosensors can be used as a new diagnostic technology to respond to the increasing need for fetal Down’s syndrome screening in maternal serum samples. Our results demonstrated that the carboxyl-MoS2-based SPR biosensor was capable of determining PAPP-A2 levels with acceptable accuracy and recovery. We hope that this technology will be investigated in diverse clinical trials and in real case applications for screening and early diagnosis in the future.
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- Nan-Fu Chiu
- Laboratory of Nano-Photonics and Biosensors, Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan.,Department of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Nano-Photonics and Biosensors, Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Nano-Photonics and Biosensors, Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan.,Department of Electronics Engineering, State Polytechnic of Cilacap, Cilacap, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Nano-Photonics and Biosensors, Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Nano-Photonics and Biosensors, Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan.,Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, Taipei City, Taiwan
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Shojaeian Z, Khadivzadeh T, Sahebi A, Kareshki H, Tara F. Perceived Risk in Women with High Risk Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2021; 26:168-174. [PMID: 34036066 PMCID: PMC8132863 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_32_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: Risk perception in high-risk pregnancies influences the mothers' adherence to medical treatments and recommendations. Because of the lack of information about the women's perception of risk, the aim of this study was to explain perception of risk in high-risk pregnancies. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study was conducted on 25 women with a high-risk pregnancy in educational hospitals of Mashhad, Iran, from August 2017 to August 2018. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and data saturation was reached after 29 interviews. Data collection and analysis were simultaneously carried out using the qualitative content analysis method adopted by Elo and Kyngäs in MAXQDA software. Results: Data analysis resulted in the four main categories of perception of risk control ability (risk controlling through experience, risk tolerance through relying on a higher power, and risk tolerance to reach family goals), wrong estimation of risk (wrong calculation of possible risks based on wrong beliefs and knowledge, and incorrect risk estimation caused by misunderstanding), possibility of mutual vulnerability of pregnancy and risk condition (possibility of vulnerability of the fetus to risk factors, and possibility of the mother's vulnerability to risk factors), and induced risk (risk induced by negative experiences, induced threat of unknown pregnancy outcome, and fear of ambiguous medical terms). Conclusions: The results of this study promoted our understanding of risk perception in women with high-risk pregnancies. Therefore, it will help to establish a-Ž better link between women with a high-risk pregnancy and the health team, enhance and improve maternal and fetal care.
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- Zahra Shojaeian
- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, William Glaser institute, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Counseling Educational Psychology, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Research Center for Patient Safety, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Correa-de-Araujo R, Yoon SS(S. Clinical Outcomes in High-Risk Pregnancies Due to Advanced Maternal Age. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2021; 30:160-167. [PMID: 33185505 PMCID: PMC8020515 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2020.8860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Although the influence of advanced maternal age (AMA) and delayed childbearing on adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes has been studied extensively, no universal consensus on the definition of AMA exists. This terminology currently refers to the later years of a woman's reproductive life span and generally applies to women age ≥35 years. AMA increases the risk of pregnancy complications, including ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, fetal chromosomal abnormalities, congenital anomalies, placenta previa and abruption, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and cesarean delivery. Such complications could be the cause of preterm birth and increase the risk of perinatal mortality. For women who have a chronic illness, pregnancy may lead to additional risk that demands increased monitoring or surveillance. The management of pregnant women of AMA requires understanding the relationship between age and preexisting comorbidities. The outcomes from pregnancy in AMA may have a negative impact on women's health as they age because of both the changes from the pregnancy itself and the increased risk of pregnancy-related complications. Postpartum depression affects women of AMA at higher rates. Links between preeclampsia and the risk of future development of cardiovascular disease require follow-up surveillance. The association between hypertensive pregnancy disorders and cognitive and brain functions needs further investigation of sex-specific risk factors across the life span. Educating providers and women of AMA is crucial to facilitate clinical decision making and such education should consider cultural influences, risk perception, and women's health literacy, as well as providers' biases and system issues.
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- Rosaly Correa-de-Araujo
- Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Extramural Science Programs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Tasuji T, Reese E, van Mulukom V, Whitehouse H. Band of mothers: Childbirth as a female bonding experience. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0240175. [PMID: 33085666 PMCID: PMC7577500 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Does the experience of childbirth create social bonds among first-time mothers? Previous research suggests that sharing emotionally intense or painful experiences with others leads to “identity fusion,” a visceral feeling of oneness with a group that predicts strong forms of prosocial action and self-sacrifice for other group members. This study compared identity fusion with other mothers during pregnancy versus after childbirth in a sample of 164 U.S. women. Eighty-nine mothers in our sample were pregnant with their firstborn, and 75 mothers had given birth to their firstborn up to 6 months prior to the time of data collection. Results demonstrated that identity fusion with other mothers was higher for postpartum mothers than for antenatal mothers. As predicted, among postpartum mothers, those who thought that their childbirth was more painful than a typical childbirth experience reported greater identity fusion with mothers who reported having had a very difficult birth. Postpartum mothers’ ruminative thought about the birth mediated the association between level of dysphoria and identity fusion, and identity fusion moderated the association between postpartum mothers’ ruminative and reflective thought about the birth and their posttraumatic growth in complex ways. These findings provide evidence that perceived sharedness of the childbirth experience and thoughts about the birth are important to the process of identity fusion with other mothers, and highlight the importance of post-event processing for psychological health.
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- Tara Tasuji
- Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- * E-mail: (TT); (ER)
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- Department of Psychology, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- * E-mail: (TT); (ER)
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- Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- Centre for the Study of Social Cohesion, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Montgomery S, Thayer ZM. The influence of experiential knowledge and societal perceptions on decision-making regarding non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:630. [PMID: 33076858 PMCID: PMC7574418 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03203-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) allows women to access genetic information about their fetuses without the physical risk inherent to prior testing methods. The advent of NIPT technology has led to concerns regarding the quality and process of informed consent, as a view of NIPT as “routine” could impair women’s considered approach when choosing to undergo testing. Prior studies evaluating NIPT decision-making have focused on the clinical encounter as the primary environment for acquisition of biomedical information and decision formation. While important, this conceptualization fails to consider how additional sources of knowledge, including embodied and empathetic experiential knowledge, shape perceptions of risk and the societal use of NIPT. Methods In order to address this issue, qualitative, semi-structured interviews with 25 women who had been offered NIPT were performed. Participants came from a well-resourced, rural setting near a major academic medical center in the US. Women were categorized by NIPT use/non-use as well as whether their described decision-making process was perceived as making a significant decision requiring contemplation (“significant”) versus a rapid or immediate decision (“routinized”). A constructivist general inductive approach was used to explore themes in the data, develop a framework of NIPT decision-making, and compare the perceptions of women with differential decision-making processes and outcomes. Results A framework for decision-making regarding NIPT was developed based on three emergent factors: perceptions of the societal use of NIPT, expected emotional impact of genetic information, and perceived utility of genetic information. Analysis revealed that perceptions of widespread use of NIPT, pervasive societal narratives of NIPT use as “forward-thinking,” and a perception of information as anxiety-relieving contributed to routinized uptake of NIPT. In contrast, women who displayed a lack of routinization expressed fewer stereotypes regarding the audience for NIPT and relied on communication with their social networks to consider how they might use the information provided by NIPT. Conclusions The findings of this study reveal the societal narratives and perceptions that shape differential decision-making regarding NIPT in the U.S. context. Understanding and addressing these perceptions that influence NIPT decision-making, especially routinized uptake of NIPT, is important as the use and scope of this technology increases.
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- Sophie Montgomery
- Department of Anthropology, Dartmouth College, 6047 Silsby, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA.
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- Department of Anthropology, Dartmouth College, 6047 Silsby, Hanover, NH, 03755, USA
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Branjerdporn G, Meredith P, Wilson T, Strong J. Prenatal Predictors of Maternal-infant Attachment. The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2020; 87:265-277. [PMID: 32686467 DOI: 10.1177/0008417420941781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND. Increasingly, occupational therapists are working with women in the perinatal period, including supporting the developing mother-child relationship. PURPOSE. To examine prenatal predictors of maternal-infant attachment (maternal-fetal attachment, sensory patterns, adult attachment, perinatal loss, and mental health) that may provide possible avenues for assessment and intervention by occupational therapists. METHOD. Women (N = 60) were assessed during pregnancy and within one year postpartum in a cohort study. Independent t-tests, correlations, and multivariate regression models were conducted. FINDINGS. Low threshold maternal sensory patterns, more insecure adult attachment, and poorer quality of maternal-fetal attachment were each correlated with less optimal maternal-infant attachment. Quality of prenatal attachment was the best predictor of overall postnatal attachment in multivariate regression models. IMPLICATIONS. Occupational therapists working in a range of clinical settings (e.g., mental health, substance use, and perinatal care) may work with women during pregnancy to promote their relationship with their developing baby in utero and after birth.
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Mor N, Machtinger R, Yinon Y, Toussia-Cohen S, Amitai Komem D, Levin M, Sivan E, Meyer R. Outcome of two sequential singleton pregnancies and twin pregnancies among primiparous women at advanced age undergoing IVF. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 302:1113-1119. [PMID: 32683483 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05700-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the obstetrical and detailed neonatal outcomes of primipara of advanced maternal age conceiving two sequential singleton pregnancies by IVF with those of primipara conceiving twins by IVF. METHODS A retrospective study of all primiparous women aged ≤ 38 years and conceived by IVF who delivered sequential singletons or delivered twins at a single tertiary university affiliated medical center between 2011 and 2019. We performed two main comparisons: 1. First vs. second singleton pregnancies. 2. Two singleton pregnancies vs. twin pregnancies. RESULTS Overall, there were 63 women with consecutive singleton IVF pregnancies. The median age was 40.0 at first pregnancy and 42.0 in the second pregnancy. Pregnancy and delivery complications rates did not differ significantly between the first and the second singleton pregnancies, including gestational hypertensive disorders (7 (11.1%) vs. 4 (6.3%), p = 0.530), gestational diabetes mellitus (13 (20.6%) vs 18 (28.5%), p = 0.410), intrauterine growth restriction (6 (9.5%) vs. 4 (6.3%), p = 0.744), or cesarean delivery (25 (39.7%) vs. 29 (46%), p = 0.589). Rates of delivery before 32 weeks gestation were similar for both first and second singleton pregnancies (1.6%, p > 0.999). The proportion of neonatal adverse outcome in both first and second singleton pregnancies groups was low and did not differ between the groups. Compared with women who delivered sequential singletons, women with twin pregnancies had significantly higher cesarean delivery rates (113 (83.7%) vs. 29 (46%), p < 0.001) and lower gestational ages at delivery (36.2 vs. 38.4, p < 0.001) than women with two singleton deliveries. Adverse neonatal outcomes were significantly higher for twin pregnancies, including birthweight < 1500 g (17 (12.6%) vs. 2 (3.2%), p = 0.036), neonatal intensive care unit admission (57 (42.2%) vs. 4 (6.3%), p < 0.001), neonatal hypoglycemia (23 (17%) vs. 3 (4.8%), p = 0.017), and respiratory distress syndrome (14 (10.4%) vs. 1 (1.6%), p = 0.040). Length of neonatal hospitalization was significantly longer for twins (9 vs. 5 days, p < 0.001). The rate of gestational hypertensive disorders (preeclampsia and gestational hypertension) was similar between the groups, but the rates of severe preeclampsia trended higher among women who carried twins (8 (5.9%) vs. 0, p = 0.057). CONCLUSIONS Sequential singleton pregnancies at primipara women of advanced maternal age have an overall very good outcome, with no clinically significant difference between the pregnancies. In addition, their outcome is much better compared with twins.
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- Nizan Mor
- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel. .,The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, P.O.B 39040, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel.
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- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, P.O.B 39040, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
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- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, P.O.B 39040, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
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- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, P.O.B 39040, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
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- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, P.O.B 39040, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
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- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, P.O.B 39040, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
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- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, P.O.B 39040, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
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- The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.,The Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, P.O.B 39040, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
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Oppong SA, Torto M, Beyuo T. Risk factors and pregnancy outcome in women aged over 40 years at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2020; 149:56-60. [PMID: 31837234 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.13087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the risk factors and pregnancy outcomes in women aged 40 years and older at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana. METHODS A descriptive case-control study comparing women aged 40 years and older at the time of delivery with those between 20 and 34 who delivered at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires and supplemented with information from patients' medical records. A multivariate logistic regression was used to estimate the odds ratio and the 95% confidence interval of various risk factors and complications associated with delivery in women aged 40 years or older. Statistical significance was set at P<0.05. RESULTS There were 339 women in the study of which 113 were aged 40 years or older and 226 were aged between 20 and 34 years. Delivery at age 40 years or older was associated with grand multiparity, and unplanned and undesirable pregnancy. There was a higher incidence of gestational diabetes (7.1% vs 2.2%, P=0.036), cesarean delivery (70.1% vs 57.1%, P=0.018), and venous thromboembolism (VTE) (7.1% vs 1.3%, P=0.008) among women older than 40 years. VTE risk was increased sixfold in the women older than 40 years compared with the younger ones. CONCLUSION Women delivering after age 40 years had a higher incidence of gestational diabetes, cesarean delivery, and VTE compared with younger women. VTE risk increased sixfold in the older women.
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- Samuel A Oppong
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
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Scime NV, Chaput KH, Faris PD, Quan H, Tough SC, Metcalfe A. Pregnancy complications and risk of preterm birth according to maternal age: A population-based study of delivery hospitalizations in Alberta. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2019; 99:459-468. [PMID: 31713841 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pregnancy-related medical complications are associated with a 2- to 5-fold increased risk of preterm birth (PTB), but the nature of this etiologic relation in context with maternal factors remains poorly understood. Previous studies have generally treated maternal age as a confounder but overlooked its potential as an effect modifier, whereby the magnitude of the effect of complications on PTB could differ significantly across age groups. We investigated whether advanced maternal age (≥35 years) modified the association between pregnancy complications and PTB, and compared population-attributable fractions of PTB from complications in women older vs younger than 35 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS We analyzed population-based, cross-sectional data from the Alberta Discharge Abstract Database for women aged 18-50 years with singleton live births in hospital between 2014 and 2017 (n = 152 246). Complications were preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and placental disorders identified using diagnostic codes. Outcomes were spontaneous (sPTB) or iatrogenic (iPTB) PTB before 37 weeks of gestation. We estimated risk ratios and risk differences using modified Poisson and log binomial regression, respectively, adjusting for confounders (pregnancy history, comorbidities). Population-attributable fractions estimates were calculated from risk ratios. Age modification was tested using interaction terms and Z-tests. RESULTS Prevalence of advanced maternal age was 19.2%. Pregnancy complications and s/iPTB were more common among women aged ≥35 years. Age modified the risk of PTB from preeclampsia only, with risk differences of 9.9% (95% CI 7.2%-12.6%) in older women vs 6.1% (95% CI 4.8%-7.4%) in younger women (P-interaction = 0.012) for sPTB, and 29.5% (95% CI 26.0%-33.1%) vs 20.8% (95% CI 18.9%-22.6%, P-interaction <0.001) for iPTB. Population-attributable fractions of s/iPTB types for all complications were consistently 2%-5% larger in women aged ≥35 years, and significantly larger for preeclampsia (sPTB: 5.1% vs 2.7%, P = 0.002; iPTB: 18.8% vs 14.0%, P < 0.001) and placental disorders (sPTB: 12.5% vs 8.7%, P < 0.001; iPTB: 13.2% vs 8.9%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Of the pregnancy complications studied, advanced maternal age only modified the association between PTB and preeclampsia, such that older women with preeclampsia have a higher risk for s/iPTB than younger counterparts. Pregnancy complications contribute to a sizable proportion of PTBs in Alberta, especially among women aged ≥35 years. Findings may inform clinical risk assessment and population-level policy targeting PTB.
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- Natalie V Scime
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Evcili F, Daglar G. How do personality characteristics of risky pregnant women affect their prenatal distress levels? JOURNAL OF HEALTH RESEARCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1108/jhr-07-2019-0143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose
The prenatal distress level of the pregnant woman is influenced by many variables. Personality characteristics are one of the most important of these variables. Knowing personality characteristics of pregnant women contributes to the personalization of care. The purpose of this paper is to identify the effect of personality characteristics of pregnant women at risk on the prenatal distress level.
Design/methodology/approach
A total of 438 women who were hospitalized based on a medical diagnosis associated with pregnancy were included in the study. The participants were administered the Personal Information Form, Cervantes Personality Scale and Revised Prenatal Distress Questionnaire. Data were evaluated using the SPSS 22.0 software program.
Findings
Of the pregnant women, 27.4 percent found their ability to cope with stress insufficient, and one-fifth of them found their social support insufficient. The pregnant women at risk with introverted, neurotic and inconsistent personality were found to have high levels of prenatal distress.
Research limitations/implications
This study was conducted on a group of Turkish pregnant women and cannot be generalized to other cultures. The data obtained from the research cannot be used to evaluate the psychological and physical disorders of the pregnant woman.
Practical implications
All health care professionals should evaluate women not only physically but also mentally and emotionally, beginning with the preconceptional period. They should determine the conditions that create distress and identify the personality characteristics that prevent from coping with stress. By using cognitive and behavioral techniques, pregnant women should be trained to gain skills on subjects such as risk perception and stress management, personality characteristics and coping, problem solving, psychological endurance and optimism. Caring initiatives should be personalized in line with personality characteristics of pregnant women. The care offered within this framework will contribute to the strengthening and development of the health of not only the women but also the family and society, and to the reduction of health care costs.
Social implications
Researchers have determined that pregnant women at risk with introverted, neurotic and inconsistent personality characteristics have higher distress levels. They have determined that these pregnant women find their ability to cope with stress more inadequate. It is vital to cope with stress during pregnancy due to its adverse effects on maternal/fetal/neonatal health.
Originality/value
The prenatal distress level of the pregnant woman is influenced by many demographic (age, marital status and socioeconomic level), social (marital dissatisfaction, and lack of social support), personal (self-esteem, neuroticism and negative life experiences) and pregnancy-related (experiencing risky pregnancy, and previous pregnancy experiences) variables. Personality characteristics are one of the most important of these variables. This research is original because there are limited number of studies examining the effect of personality characteristics on prenatal distress level in the literature. And knowing the relationship between personality characteristics and distress by health professionals enables individualization of care. The care offered within this framework will contribute to the strengthening and development of the health of not only the women, but also the family and society, and to the decrease of health care costs.
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Correlates of Obstetric Risk Perception and Recognition of Danger Signs in Kano, Northern Nigeria. Ann Glob Health 2019; 85:121. [PMID: 31646140 PMCID: PMC6777197 DOI: 10.5334/aogh.376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background: Risk perception and recognition of danger signs are important cues for accessing obstetric care. These measures are not well documented in many resource-limited settings, including northern Nigeria, a region with poor maternal health indices. Objective: To assess community level obstetric risk perception, danger sign recognition and their predictors in Kano, northern Nigeria. Method: This is a community-based cross-sectional study. Participants were surveyed using structured, pretested questionnaires. Knowledge of obstetric risk factors and danger sign recognition were analyzed, and their predictors modeled using logistic regression to generate adjusted odds ratios (AORs). Results: The obstetric risk factors identified by the 400 respondents included: maternal age (64.3%), history of abortion (37.0%), postpartum haemorrhage (36.0%), previous operative delivery (31.8%), and high parity (31.3%). The most frequently recognised danger signs during pregnancy were: vaginal bleeding (76.8%), seizures (44.5%), and severe abdominal pain (34.8%). Common intrapartum danger signs recognised included: severe bleeding (77.8%), seizures (55.5%), and loss of consciousness (38.3%). Severe bleeding (80.5%), seizures (42.0%), and high fever (28.5%) were the top three danger signs identified in the postpartum period. At multivariate level, respondent sex (female vs. male) (aOR = 3.10, 95% CI = 1.67–5.74), ethnicity (Yoruba vs. Hausa) (aOR = 7.53, 95% CI = 2.51–22.6), occupation (employed vs. unemployed) (aOR = 4.07, 95% CI = 1.87–8.84) and parity (≥5 versus 0) (aOR = 0.23, 95% CI = 0.06–0.92) predicted good obstetric risk perception. Participants’ ethnicity (Yoruba vs. Hausa) (aOR = 4.40, 95% CI = 1.10–19.2) and obstetric risk perception (good vs. poor) (aOR = 12.0, 95% CI = 6.8–21.2) predicted danger sign recognition. Conclusion: The perception of obstetric risk and recognition of danger signs were influenced by participant sex, parity, employment status, and ethnicity. Targeted communication strategies and community-based education are essential to enhance effective utilisation of emergency obstetric services.
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Kim ES, Kim HY. Knowledge, Awareness and Risk of Occurrence of Venous Thromboembolism of Perinatal Women. KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2019; 25:154-168. [PMID: 37684853 DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2019.25.2.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to identify knowledge, awareness, and risk of occurrence of venous thromboembolism among pregnant women. METHODS Subjects were 106 pregnant women treated as inpatients and outpatients at a women's health hospital in a metropolitan city February 19-March 22, 2018. Instruments consisted of questionnaires that included knowledge, awareness, and risk of occurrence of venous thromboembolism queries. Collected data were analyzed by t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS Mean score of subjects' knowledge of venous thromboembolism was 4.47 (0-15), mean score of subjects' awareness of venous thromboembolism was 66.98 (25-100), and mean score of subjects' risk factor of venous thromboembolism was 0.98 (0-44). CONCLUSIONS: Pregnant women's level of knowledge and awareness of prevention and risk factors on venous thromboembolism, is significantly low. To raise their awareness of risk symptoms and prevent occurrence of the disease, it is essential for nurses as well as medical staffs to: 1) provide an educational program on venous thromboembolism for patients; 2) assess and monitor pregnant women with a risk factor of venous thromboembolism; and 3) implement proper prophylaxis for patients.
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- Eun Sook Kim
- Researcher, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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- Researcher, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
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Furtado M, Van Lieshout RJ, Van Ameringen M, Green SM, Frey BN. Biological and psychosocial predictors of anxiety worsening in the postpartum period: A longitudinal study. J Affect Disord 2019; 250:218-225. [PMID: 30870771 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.02.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND As many as 20% of women will experience an anxiety disorder during the perinatal period. Women with pre-existing anxiety disorders are at increased risk of worsening during this time, yet little is known about its predictors. STUDY AIM To investigate the psychosocial and biological risk factors for anxiety worsening in the postpartum in women with pre-existing anxiety disorders. METHODS Thirty-five (n = 35) pregnant women with pre-existing DSM-5 anxiety disorders were enrolled in this prospective study investigating the psychosocial (e.g., childhood trauma, intolerance of uncertainty, depression) and biological risk factors (e.g. C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α) for anxiety worsening in the postpartum period. Anxiety worsening was defined as an increase of ≥50% or greater on Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale scores from the third trimester of pregnancy (32.94 ± 3.35 weeks) to six weeks postpartum. RESULTS Intolerance of uncertainty, depressive symptom severity, and obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms present in pregnancy were significant predictors of anxiety worsening in the postpartum. LIMITATIONS Sample heterogeneity and limited sample size may affect study generalizability. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, this is the first longitudinal study to investigate psychosocial and biological risk factors for anxiety worsening in the postpartum in women with pre-existing anxiety disorders. Continued research investigating these risk factors is needed to elucidate whether they differ from women experiencing new-onset anxiety disorders in the perinatal period, and those in non-puerperal groups. Identifying these risk factors can guide the development of screening measures for early and accurate symptom detection. This can lead to the implementation of appropriate interventions aimed at decreasing the risk of perinatal anxiety worsening.
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- Melissa Furtado
- Neuroscience Graduate Program, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada; Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Neuroscience Graduate Program, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada; Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Neuroscience Graduate Program, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada; Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada; Mood Disorders Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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A Comprehensive Approach to Care of Women of Advanced Maternal Age. Nurs Womens Health 2019; 23:124-134. [PMID: 30825416 DOI: 10.1016/j.nwh.2019.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Advanced maternal age, historically defined as ages 35 years and older, is used to describe the later years in the female reproductive life span when rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes increase. The preconception period represents an opportunity to ensure the use of safe medications and optimize care for medical comorbidities. Routine prenatal care should be augmented with counseling on fetal aneuploidy with a detailed anatomic survey. Surveillance for preterm labor and preeclampsia is recommended. Growth assessment and antepartum testing for specific women are advised, particularly those ages 40 years and older and those with select medical problems. Despite an increased incidence of complications, most women of advanced maternal age will have normal pregnancies and will benefit from the compassionate care provided by midwives, advanced practice registered nurses (including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists), and perinatal nurses.
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Bayrampour H, Zahradnik M, Lisonkova S, Janssen P. Women's perspectives about cannabis use during pregnancy and the postpartum period: An integrative review. Prev Med 2019; 119:17-23. [PMID: 30552948 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among general and pregnant populations. Despite recommendations to abstain from cannabis use, its use is increasing during the perinatal period. In this integrative review, we aim to understand women's perspectives about the health aspects of perinatal cannabis use. The following databases were searched: MEDLINE, PsycInfo, EMBASE, and CINAHL. We included quantitative and qualitative studies with a primary focus on perinatal cannabis use. The methodological quality of the included studies was appraised using appropriate checklists. Extracted data were integrated into a single data matrix and iteratively compared across studies to summarize and synthesize the data. Full text of 33 citations was retrieved and reviewed of which 6 studies met the inclusion criteria. Women who continued to use cannabis during pregnancy often perceived no general or pregnancy-specific risk compared to nonusers. The uncertainty regarding adverse perinatal consequences, its perceived therapeutic effects, and lower costs of cannabis compared to that of cigarettes contributed to cannabis use. A lack of communication with health care providers regarding the health aspects of cannabis was evident. Women perceived this lack of counseling as an indication that adverse outcomes associated with cannabis use are not significant. Women's perceptions of health risks associated with cannabis use are important factors in the decision-making process regarding use or cessation, particularly as legal concerns are fading away. A discussion about health concerns surrounding cannabis use may influence women's perceptions of risk and help them to make informed choices.
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- Hamideh Bayrampour
- Department of Family Practice, Midwifery Program, University of British Columbia, Suite 320 - 5950 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada.
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- University of British Columbia, Suite 320 - 5950 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Rydahl E, Declercq E, Juhl M, Maimburg RD. Cesarean section on a rise-Does advanced maternal age explain the increase? A population register-based study. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0210655. [PMID: 30677047 PMCID: PMC6345458 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background In Denmark, the cesarean section rate has increased by 49% between 1998 and 2015 and accounts for 21% of all births. Cesarean sections may cause short- as well as long-term consequences for both the mother and the child and impose further risks in future pregnancies. Delaying pregnancy until advanced maternal age at childbirth has been suggested as contributing to the increase. The proportion of women giving birth at 35 years or above increased from 15% (1998) to 21% (2015). Advanced maternal age at childbirth has been found to be related to increased pre-pregnancy morbidity and associated risk factors that may contribute to an increased risk of cesarean section. The aim of this study was to examine the association between advanced maternal age and cesarean section in a Danish population and the influence of demographic, anthropometric, health, and obstetric factors on this association. Methods This study draws on a national population-based cohort study of all Danish births between 1998 and 2015 (N = 1,122,964). Maternal age less than 30 years serves as reference with the following age categories: (30–34 years); (35–39 years), and (40 years and above). The primary outcome was a cesarean section. Multivariate regression models with adjustment for demographic, health, pregnancy, fetal, and obstetric characteristics were performed with the results further stratified by parity. Results In general, a positive association between advanced maternal age and cesarean section was found. Only minor changes in the risk estimate occurred after adjustment for relevant confounders. In comparison with the reference category, nulliparous women aged 35-39- years had twice the risk for cesarean section (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 2.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) [2.11–2.26]) whereas for women of 40 years or above, the risk was more than tripled (AOR 3.64, 95% CI [3.41–3.90]). For multiparous women aged 35-39-years the risk was more moderate, but still with an AOR of 1.56, 95% CI [1.53–1.60], and for those 40 years and above, the AOR was 2.02, 95% CI [1.92–2.09]. Conclusions Overall, cesarean section increased with increasing maternal age. Adjustment for maternal and obstetric risk factors had only a minor influence on the association. The association was stronger in nulliparous women compared to multiparous women. Given the lack of impact of demographic and health risks on the relationship between maternal age and cesarean section, the authors suggest obstetric culture could be added to the list of risk factors for a cesarean. Future research on obstetric culture is recommended as are studies on a possible age-related decrease in the ability to maintain the progression of labor. Trial registration The study uses depersonalized register data and has been approved by the Danish Data Protection Agency (2015-41-4168).
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- Eva Rydahl
- Department of Midwifery, University College Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Department of Midwifery, University College Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Furtado M, Chow CHT, Owais S, Frey BN, Van Lieshout RJ. Risk factors of new onset anxiety and anxiety exacerbation in the perinatal period: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2018; 238:626-635. [PMID: 29957480 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.05.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Revised: 04/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Even though more than 20% of women meet diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder during the perinatal period, very little is known about the predictors of these problems. As a result, we systematically reviewed the literature on risk factors for new onset anxiety and maternal anxiety exacerbation in the perinatal period. METHODS PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Ovid, ProQuest Portal, and Web of Science were searched for studies assessing risk factors for the development of new onset anxiety or anxiety worsening in women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. RESULTS 11,759 citations were identified, with 11 studies meeting eligibility criteria. New onset anxiety was assessed in 7 studies, anxiety worsening in 3, and 1 assessed both. Lower educational attainment, living with extended family members, multiparity, a family history of psychiatric disorders, hyperemesis gravidarum, comorbid sleep disorders, and prenatal oxytocin exposure were risk factors for new onset perinatal anxiety, while presence of comorbid psychiatric disorders and prenatal oxytocin were risk factors for anxiety worsening. LIMITATIONS Studies not explicitly stating whether participants had pre-existing anxiety disorders were excluded. As a result, meta-analysis was not possible for several risk factors. CONCLUSIONS Risk factors for new onset anxiety and anxiety worsening during the perinatal period include psychological, social, and biological exposures. Given the lack of studies differentiating women with and without pre-existing anxiety disorders, additional research is required in order to determine whether these factors differ from the non-puerperal population, as well as from each other.
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- Melissa Furtado
- Neuroscience Graduate Program, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada; Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
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- Neuroscience Graduate Program, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada; Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Neuroscience Graduate Program, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada; Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada; Mood Disorders Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Neuroscience Graduate Program, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada; Women's Health Concerns Clinic, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.
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Wyles K, Miller YD. Does it get better with age? Women's experience of communication in maternity care. Women Birth 2018; 32:e366-e375. [PMID: 30206041 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2018.08.170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/24/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Communication with maternity care providers is one of the strongest predictors of the perceived quality of maternity care. There is evidence that older mothers experience better communication than younger mothers, but no evidence for why this occurs. AIM To identify differences between younger (<35 years) and older (35+ years) mother's perceived quality of communication and any apparent age-related differences. METHODS We analysed cross-sectional data from 2504 first-time mothers in the Having a Baby in Queensland Survey 2012. Binary logistic regression assessed associations between maternal age and perceived optimal communication (information, participation, and connection) from care providers during women's most recent pregnancy and birth. Multivariable logistic regression modelling determined the effect of potential confounders (model of care, mode of birth, maternal age, and risk perceptions) on associations between age and communication quality. FINDINGS After adjustment for confounders, older mothers were more likely to report experiencing optimal information (e.g., not receiving conflicting information) and connection with caregivers (e.g., comfortable asking questions) in both pregnancy and birth. There were no age-related differences in the perception of participation. Model of care and mode of birth were more influential than maternal age in predicting communication perceptions. Women who used midwifery or private obstetric models and had unassisted vaginal births were more likely to perceive optimal communication. CONCLUSION Given the benefits of communication on maternity care, redressing these age-related differences should be a focus of future communication training for care providers to ensure that women receive optimal communication, regardless of their age.
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- Katy Wyles
- School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia.
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Norton W, Furber L. An exploration of how women in the UK perceive the provision of care received in an early pregnancy assessment unit: an interpretive phenomenological analysis. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e023579. [PMID: 30121616 PMCID: PMC6104788 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to explore how women experience care within an early pregnancy assessment unit (EPAU) and how they are helped to understand, reconcile and make sense of their loss and make informed decisions about how their care will be managed following a first trimester miscarriage. DESIGN This was a single centre, prospective qualitative study. An interpretive phenomenological analysis approach was used to interpret the participants' meanings of their experiences. It is an ideographic approach that focuses in depth on a small set of cases to explore how individuals make sense of a similar experience. SETTING An EPAU in a large teaching hospital in the Midlands that provides care to women in their early pregnancy, including those experiencing pregnancy loss. PARTICIPANTS A purposive sample of 10 women were recruited to this study. All of the women were either miscarrying at the time of this study or had miscarried within the previous few weeks. RESULTS Six superordinate themes in relation to women's experiences of miscarriage were identified: (1) the waiting game, (2) searching for information, (3) management of miscarriage: no real choice, (4) the EPAU environment, (5) communication: some room for improvement and (6) moving on. CONCLUSIONS This study found that improvements are required to ensure women and their partners receive a streamlined, informative, supportive and continuous package of care from the point they first see their general practitioner or midwife for support to being discharged from the EPAU. The provision of individualised care, respect for women's opinions and appropriate clinical information is imperative to those experiencing miscarriage to help them gain a degree of agency within an unfamiliar situation and one in which they feel is out of their control.
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- Wendy Norton
- Leicester School Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester School Nursing & Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
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Aldrighi JD, Wall ML, Souza SRRK. Experience of pregnant women at an advanced age. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 39:e20170112. [PMID: 30088599 DOI: 10.1590/1983-1447.2018.2017-0112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the experience of pregnant women at an advanced age. METHOD This is a qualitative and descriptive study, which was conducted with 21 pregnant women aged 35 years older or over undergoing high-risk prenatal care, from December 2015 to April 2016. The data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews. The thematic analysis of the data followed the six steps proposed by Creswell. RESULTS Six thematic categories have appeared: Ambivalence: from fear to happiness; The (un)planning and the divine; Family (re)organization: from support to non-acceptance; Maturity as a facilitator for motherhood; Advanced age and risk perception; The biological age of the body hindering pregnancy. CONCLUSION This study describes the experience of pregnant women at an advanced age and unveils several experienced aspects that could be used as allowances for nursing care to women who become pregnant at an advanced age.
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- Juliane Dias Aldrighi
- Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem. Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), Departamento de Enfermagem, Programa de Pós- Graduação em Enfermagem. Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil
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Nkrumah J, Gbagbo FY. Institutional support for breastfeeding in Ghana: a case study of University of Education, Winneba. BMC Res Notes 2018; 11:501. [PMID: 30041692 PMCID: PMC6057014 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3608-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objectives This study explored institutional support for breastfeeding student-mothers in the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. It also examined challenges associated with combining academic work with breastfeeding and childcare. Results Findings show that although the University as an institution does not have any formal system in place to support breastfeeding among student-mothers, it does follow the provisions made for breastfeeding under the maternity protection section of the labor Act (Act, 651) for its employees. Consequently, breastfeeding student mothers use under trees, lobbies, and Junior Common Rooms of on-campus halls of residence as lactation sites which exposes their babies to risk of infection. The absence of support put student-mothers through stress, divided attention, and conflicting responsibilities between academic work and childcare. Further studies to investigate the situation on other university campuses are recommended to promote policy and interventions on breastfeeding and childcare in tertiary institutions in Ghana to enable students maintain a balance between breastfeeding, childcare and academic work. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13104-018-3608-y) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Jacqueline Nkrumah
- Department of Health Administration and Education, Faculty of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, P.O Box 25, Winneba, Central Region, Ghana
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- Department of Health Administration and Education, Faculty of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, P.O Box 25, Winneba, Central Region, Ghana.
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Kim H, Park H. Health-care Needs of High-risk Pregnant Women Hospitalized in Maternal-Fetal Intensive Care Units: A Mixed-methods Design. KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2018; 24:196-208. [PMID: 37684925 DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2018.24.2.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Revised: 05/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To identify the characteristics and health-care needs of high-risk pregnant women in maternal-fetal intensive care units (MFICU). METHODS mixed-methods design was adopted. Data were collected from 78 high-risk pregnant women admitted to the MFICU. Qualitative data included ten participants' experiences with hospitalization and childbirth, which were analyzed using mixed content analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed using at-test and one-way ANOVA testing. RESULTS The average score for pregnancy and childbirth health-care needs was 3.54 points. Average score by area was before-admission health care (3.70), health care of baby (3.67), health of childbirth (3.61), postpartum health (3.51), and pregnancy health care during hospitalization (3.48). Qualitative results showed diverse feelings and experiences of high-risk pregnant women and their need for health care, which was expressed in three themes and 11 sub-themes. CONCLUSION Nurses should recognize high-risk mothers' feelings and needs for pregnancy and childbirth-focused health care to help patients accept their vulnerability and cope positively.
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Kim THM, Rotondi M, Connolly J, Tamim H. Characteristics of Social Support Among Teenage, Optimal Age, and Advanced Age Women in Canada: An Analysis of the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Matern Child Health J 2018; 21:1417-1427. [PMID: 28102501 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-016-2249-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Background Social support is highly valued and beneficial for women, especially after childbirth. The objective was to examine the differences of social support reported among teen, optimal age, and advanced age women, and to identify the characteristics associated with social support separately for each age group. Methods This was a cross-sectional analysis of the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Primiparous women with infants were grouped into: teen (15-19 years), optimal age (20-34 years), and advanced age (35 years and older). The outcome was social support (Social Provisions Scale), and demographic, socio-economic, health, community, and infant characteristics were considered for stepwise linear regression, separately for the groups. Results Total of 455,022 mothers was analyzed. Teens had the lowest social support (Mean = 17.56) compared to other groups (Means = 19.07 and 19.05; p < 0.001). Teens' volunteer involvement was associated with an increase in social support (Adjβ 2.77; 95%CI 0.86, 4.68), and depression was associated with a decrease (Adjβ -0.12; 95%CI -0.22, -0.02). Optimal age women's support significantly increased with maternal age (Adjβ 0.07; 95%CI 0.02,0.12), working status (Adjβ 0.60; 95%CI 0.13,1.07), and with chronic condition(s) (Adjβ 0.59; 95%CI 0.16,1.02), while it decreased with depression (Adjβ -0.05; 95%CI -0.10, -0.01) and ever-immigrants (Adjβ -1.67; 95%CI -2.29, -1.04). Use of childcare was associated with increased support among women in advanced age group (Adjβ 1.58; 95%CI 0.12, 3.04). For all groups, social support was significantly associated with neighbourhood safety. Conclusion The characteristics associated with social support varied among the three age groups. The findings may help promote awareness of the essential needs to increase support, especially for teens.
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- Theresa H M Kim
- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Bryson K, Wilkinson C, Kuah S, Matthews G, Turnbull D. A pilot exploratory investigation on pregnant women's views regarding STan fetal monitoring technology. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2017; 17:446. [PMID: 29284453 PMCID: PMC5747096 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-017-1598-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2016] [Accepted: 11/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Women's views are critical for informing the planning and delivery of maternity care services. ST segment analysis (STan) is a promising method to more accurately detect when unborn babies are at risk of brain damage or death during labour that is being trialled for the first time in Australia. This is the first study to examine women's views about STan monitoring in this context. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with pregnant women recruited across a range of clinical locations at the study hospital. The interviews included hypothetical scenarios to assess women's prospective views about STan monitoring (as an adjunct to cardiotocography, (CTG)) compared to the existing fetal monitoring method of CTG alone. This article describes findings from an inductive and descriptive thematic analysis. RESULTS Most women preferred the existing fetal monitoring method compared to STan monitoring; women's decision-making was multifaceted. Analysis yielded four themes relating to women's views towards fetal monitoring in labour: a) risk and labour b) mobility in labour c) autonomy and choice in labour d) trust in maternity care providers. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that women's views towards CTG and STan monitoring are multifaceted, and appear to be influenced by individual labour preferences and the information being received and understood. This underlies the importance of clear communication between maternity care providers and women about technology use in intrapartum care. This research is now being used to inform the implementation of the first properly powered Australian randomised trial comparing STan and CTG monitoring.
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- Kate Bryson
- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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Upadhyay RP, Chowdhury R, Aslyeh Salehi, Sarkar K, Singh SK, Sinha B, Pawar A, Rajalakshmi AK, Kumar A. Postpartum depression in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Bull World Health Organ 2017; 95:706-717C. [PMID: 29147043 PMCID: PMC5689195 DOI: 10.2471/blt.17.192237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 144] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Revised: 07/14/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To provide an estimate of the burden of postpartum depression in Indian mothers and investigate some risk factors for the condition. METHODS We searched PubMed®, Google Scholar and Embase® databases for articles published from year 2000 up to 31 March 2016 on the prevalence of postpartum depression in Indian mothers. The search used subject headings and keywords with no language restrictions. Quality was assessed via the Newcastle-Ottawa quality assessment scale. We performed the meta-analysis using a random effects model. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression was done for heterogeneity and the Egger test was used to assess publication bias. FINDINGS Thirty-eight studies involving 20 043 women were analysed. Studies had a high degree of heterogeneity (I2 = 96.8%) and there was evidence of publication bias (Egger bias = 2.58; 95% confidence interval, CI: 0.83-4.33). The overall pooled estimate of the prevalence of postpartum depression was 22% (95% CI: 19-25). The pooled prevalence was 19% (95% CI: 17-22) when excluding 8 studies reporting postpartum depression within 2 weeks of delivery. Small, but non-significant differences in pooled prevalence were found by mother's age, geographical location and study setting. Reported risk factors for postpartum depression included financial difficulties, presence of domestic violence, past history of psychiatric illness in mother, marital conflict, lack of support from husband and birth of a female baby. CONCLUSION The review shows a high prevalence of postpartum depression in Indian mothers. More resources need to be allocated for capacity-building in maternal mental health care in India.
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- Ravi Prakash Upadhyay
- Department of Community Medicine, Room 517, 5th floor, College Building, Department of Community Medicine, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi 110029, India
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Queensland, Australia
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- Directorate of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Room 517, 5th floor, College Building, Department of Community Medicine, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, United States of America
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- Department of Psychiatry, Patna Medical College, Patna, Bihar, India
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Taghizadeh Z, Cheraghi MA, Kazemnejad A, Pooralajal J, Aghababaei S. Difference in Perception of Pregnancy Risk in Two Maternal Age Groups. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:QC09-QC12. [PMID: 28658853 PMCID: PMC5483755 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/23661.9915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2016] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Various health risks and complications may happen during pregnancy for both the mother and her child. Women should be informed of the risk associated with their pregnancy. AIM To compare the differences of perception of pregnancy risk of two maternal age groups of healthy nulliparous women. MATERIALS AND METHODS In an analytical, descriptive cross-sectional study, 240 nulliparous pregnant women (160 women aged 18 to 35 years as a normal age group and 80 women < 18 years as a high risk age group) were randomly selected. Women were asked to complete questionnaire which included sociodemographic characteristics, pregnancy history, perception of pregnancy risk and pregnancy related anxiety. RESULTS Overall, women of < 18 years (high-risk group) perceived the risks of pregnancy higher than those of 18-35 years age women (reference group). Women in high-risk group rated their risks for herself, having haemorrhaging, having a cesarean birth and dying during pregnancy to be significantly higher than reference group. There was a statistically significant relationship between maternal age and perception of pregnancy risk (p<0.003). There was also a statistically significant relationship between pregnancy related anxiety and perception of pregnancy risk (p<0.002). CONCLUSION Women's perception of pregnancy risk is different in various maternal age groups. Maternal age can be considered as one of the important factors affecting perception of pregnancy risk. By routine screening of perception of pregnancy risk during prenatal care more effective risk consulting model could be designed.
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- Ziba Taghizadeh
- Assistant Professor, Tehran Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Tehran Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Associate Professor, Modeling of Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- PhD Candidate of Reproductive Health, Department of Reproductive Health, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hannan J, Brooten D, Youngblut JM, Galindo AM. Comparing mothers' postpartum concerns in two clinical trials 18 years apart. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2016; 28:604-611. [PMID: 27273192 DOI: 10.1002/2327-6924.12384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 04/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE To determine if U.S. women's postpartum concerns have changed over time. METHODS Mothers' postpartum concerns were compared in two clinical trials: 1997 (high-risk pregnancy) and 2015 (first-time mothers). Advanced practice nurses (APNs) provided care through 8 weeks postpartum and recorded interactions in clinical logs. Content analysis of logs was used for identifying concerns. RESULTS Ninety-five percent of 58 1997 mothers were African American; 64% of 62 2015 mothers were Hispanic. The number of infant concerns (129 vs. 144) was similar to four of the top five infant concerns; infant feeding was the top concern for both groups. The 1997 mothers were concerned with body changes, birth control, breastfeeding, maternal health problems, and had more concerns about their health (142 vs. 43); the 2015 mothers were concerned with not having help, fatigue, finding things hard. Both groups had postpartum pain concerns and problems accessing mother/infant governmental programs. CONCLUSIONS Mothers' concerns regarding infant care were essentially the same over the two time periods with infant feeding as the top concern. Maternal concerns in common were postpartum pain and needing help accessing government programs. Women who had high-risk pregnancies had more health concerns. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Results provide guidance for helping minority mothers in the postpartum period.
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- Jean Hannan
- Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, Florida
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- Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, Florida
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- Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Miami, Florida
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Aldrighi JD, Wall ML, Souza SRRK, Cancela FZV. The experiences of pregnant women at an advanced maternal age: an integrative review. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2016; 50:512-21. [DOI: 10.1590/s0080-623420160000400019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract OBJECTIVE To identify in the literature how the experiences of women age 35 or above are described in terms of pregnancy. METHOD Integrative review based on MEDLINE/PubMed, CINAHL, LILACS, and SciELO databases, with no time period constraint. RESULTS Eighteen studies that dealt with the experiences of pregnant women at an advanced maternal age were selected and analyzed. The studies evidenced four theme categories: the search for information, which pointed to a deficit of information supplied by health care professionals; perceiving the risks, which pointed to women's concerns about their own health and their children's; the ideal moment for motherhood, with different reasons for postponing it; and adjusting to a new routine, showing a concern regarding changes in daily life. CONCLUSION From the results, it was possible to understand that other factors, in addition to those that include risks, are present in the experiences of older pregnant women and point to a need to involve such aspects in nursing care to create comprehensive strategies that are aligned with these women's needs.
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AIM To report an analysis of the concept of risk perception in pregnancy. BACKGROUND Pregnant women are increasingly exposed to the view that pregnancy and childbirth are intrinsically dangerous, requiring medical monitoring and management. Societal pressures are applied to women that dictate appropriate behaviours during pregnancy. These changes have resulted in increased perception of risk for pregnant women. DESIGN Walker and Avant's method was selected to guide this analysis. DATA SOURCES Peer-reviewed articles published in English from CINAHL, Scopus, PubMed and Psychinfo. No date limits were applied. METHODS Thematic analysis was conducted on 79 articles. Attributes, antecedents and consequences of the concept were identified. RESULTS The attributes of the concept are the possibility of harm to mother or infant and beliefs about the severity of the risk state. The physical condition of pregnancy combined with the cognitive ability to perceive a personal risk state is antecedents. Risk perception in pregnancy influences women's affective state and has an impact on decision-making about pregnancy and childbirth. There are limited empirical referents with which to measure the concept. CONCLUSION Women today know more about their developing infant than at any other time in history; however, this has not led to a sense of reassurance. Nurses and midwives have a critical role in assisting pregnant women, and their families make sense of the information they are exposed to. An understanding of the complexities of the concept of risk perception in pregnancy may assist in enabling nurses and midwives to reaffirm the normalcy of pregnancy.
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- Suzanne Lydia Lennon
- College of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Lee S, Ayers S, Holden D. Risk perception and choice of place of birth in women with high risk pregnancies: A qualitative study. Midwifery 2016; 38:49-54. [PMID: 27040523 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2016.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2015] [Revised: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Objective To examine the perception of risk among a group of women with high risk pregnancies who were either planning to give birth in hospital, or at home despite medical advice to the contrary. The intention was to consider differences and similarities between the groups to examine how perception of risk relates to choice of place of birth. Design Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. Setting Maternity department in a hospital in South East England. Participants Twenty-six women with high risk pregnancies, at least 32 weeks pregnant. Half were planning hospital births and half homebirths. Measurements and findings Semi-structured interviews to investigate women's understanding and assessment of risk. Results were analysed using thematic analysis. Five themes emerged: understanding of situation; judgement of risk; reassuring factors; impact of risk; and coping with risk. Women from both groups had some understanding of the implications of their medical/obstetric conditions. They displayed concerns about their babies' wellbeing. Women planning homebirths assessed their risks as lower and expressed less concerns than women planning hospital births. Women planning hospital births more frequently described following professional advice. Key conclusions Risk perception is individual and subjective. Women with high risk pregnancies who plan to give birth at home perceive risk differently to women who plan hospital births. Implications for practice Healthcare professionals working with women with high risk pregnancies should be aware of the potential for differences in definitions and perceptions of risk within this group.
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- Suzanne Lee
- School of Health Sciences, City University London, Northampton Square, London, EC1A 7QN, UK.
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- School of Health Sciences, City University London, Northampton Square, London, EC1A 7QN, UK.
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- Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, Surrey RH1 5RH, UK.
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Bayrampour H, Ali E, McNeil DA, Benzies K, MacQueen G, Tough S. Pregnancy-related anxiety: A concept analysis. Int J Nurs Stud 2016; 55:115-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2015.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2015] [Revised: 10/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lucas C, Starling P, McMahon A, Charlton K. Erring on the side of caution: pregnant women's perceptions of consuming fish in a risk averse society. J Hum Nutr Diet 2015; 29:418-26. [PMID: 26693662 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fish and seafood are good sources of several nutrients that are important for foetal growth and development. Despite guidelines encouraging the eating of fish during pregnancy, research indicates that pregnant women may be limiting or avoiding these foods. Possible factors contributing to this include concerns regarding levels of mercury and other contaminants and pregnant women's purported heightened risk consciousness. The present study aimed to explore pregnant women's perceptions of consuming fish and seafood during pregnancy. METHODS Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 15 pregnant women across all three trimesters in New South Wales, Australia. Questions focussed on exploring nutrition information received during pregnancy, dietary changes made during pregnancy and, more specifically, perceptions of fish and seafood, as well as views on information of fish and seafood commonly provided to pregnant women. Data were collected, then transcribed and analysed using an inductive coding process, guided by the qualitative theory grounded approach. RESULTS Multiple inter-related themes were found to shape pregnant women's perceptions related to fish and seafood consumption during pregnancy; namely, the understanding of fish and seafood as part of a healthy diet, external factors such as cost, individual preferences such as taste, and confidence in choosing and preparing fish. The context of a risk adverse society permeated these themes. CONCLUSIONS The present study provides insight into the inter-related factors that influence pregnant women's consumption or avoidance of fish and seafood.
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- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Lee SO, Park KY, Han MJ. Comparing Nutrition Knowledge, Eating Habits, and Neonatal Health Status of Primipara for Pregnant Women of Advanced Maternal Age Compared to Those of Younger Ages. KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2015; 21:253-261. [PMID: 37684829 DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2015.21.4.253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Revised: 09/23/2015] [Accepted: 10/20/2015] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to examine differences in nutrition knowledge, eating habits during pregnancy, and neonatal health status between primipara for pregnant women of advanced maternal age in comparison to those under the age of 35. METHODS This study used a comparative survey design. Data were collected through self-report questionnaires and patients medical records. A total of 127 participants, mothers after delivery were recruited from metropolitan city B. RESULTS Primipara in advanced maternal age (n=32) reported significantly higher scores of eating habits (Z=-2.96, p=.003) than younger ages (n=95). There were no significant differences in scores of pregnancy nutrition knowledge (Z=-0.44, p=.660), duration of gestation (Z=-0.28, p=.778), neonatal birth height (Z=-0.10, p=.924), neonatal birth weight (Z=-0.28, p=.777), Apgar score 1 minute (Z=-0.53, p=.599) and 5 minutes (Z=-0.23, p=.816) between two groups. CONCLUSION It concludes that age is not the obstacle to the best nutritional status of women and their newborns.
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- Department of Nursing, Silla University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Silla University, Busan, Korea
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Murakami K, Turale S, Skirton H, Doris F, Tsujino K, Ito M, Kutsunugi S. Experiences regarding maternal age-specific risks and prenatal testing of women of advanced maternal age in Japan. Nurs Health Sci 2015. [PMID: 26198748 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The number of pregnant women of advanced maternal age has increased worldwide. Women in this group have an increased chance of fetal abnormality. To explore Japanese women's experiences regarding maternal age-specific risks and prenatal testing, we conducted a descriptive qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 women aged 35 years or over who had given birth within the previous three months to a healthy, term infant. Thematic analysis of transcribed interview data was performed and three major themes were identified: inadequate understanding of genetic risks; insufficiently informed choice regarding prenatal testing; and need for more information from health professionals. Some participants were not aware of maternal age-specific risks to the fetus. Many took their cues from health professionals and did not raise the topic themselves, but would have considered prenatal testing if made aware of the risks. Nurses, midwives and other health professionals need to adequately inform pregnant women about the genetic risks to the fetus and offer testing at an appropriate stage early in the pregnancy.
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- Kyoko Murakami
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Japan.,Department of Global Health and Nursing, Division of Nursing Science, College of Health Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ryukus, Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan
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- Faculty of Health & Welfare, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Japan
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Robinson M, Pennell CE, McLean NJ, Tearne JE, Oddy WH, Newnham JP. Risk Perception in Pregnancy. EUROPEAN PSYCHOLOGIST 2015. [DOI: 10.1027/1016-9040/a000212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Despite huge advances in obstetric management and technology in recent decades, there has not been an accompanying decrease in patients’ perception of risk during pregnancy. The aim of this paper is to examine the context of risk perception in pregnancy and what practitioners can do to manage it. The modern pregnancy may induce a heightened perception of risk due to increased prenatal testing and surveillance, medico-legal complexity, fertility treatment, and the increasing use of the internet and social media as a source of information. The consequences of an inflated perception of risk during pregnancy include stress, anxiety, and depression, and these issues may have long-lasting implications for patients, their babies, and their families. There are numerous resilience and vulnerability factors that can help care providers identify those who may be predisposed to increased risk perception in pregnancy, and there is a role for both obstetric care providers and psychologists engaged in obstetric settings to manage and reduce risk perception in patients where possible. Ultimately, the medical management of risk during pregnancy can be complex but a thorough understanding of the social and emotional context can assist providers to support their patients through both high- and low-risk pregnancy and birth.
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- Monique Robinson
- Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- School of Women’s and Infants’ Health, The University of Western Australia at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- School of Psychology, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- School of Women’s and Infants’ Health, The University of Western Australia at King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, Australia
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