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Shirindza KJ, Malwela T, Maputle SM. Community-based postnatal care model: Catalyst for management of mothers and neonates. Curationis 2024; 47:e1-e9. [PMID: 38708758 PMCID: PMC11079340 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Early postnatal discharge is perceived as a factor that contributes to the possibilities of the maternal, neonatal complications and deaths. The implementation of the community-based postnatal care model is crucial to mitigate the morbidity and mortality of postnatal women and neonates during the first weeks of delivery. A community-based postnatal care model was developed for the management of neonates during the postnatal care period in the community. OBJECTIVES The study aims to share the developed community-based postnatal care model that could assist postnatal women in the management of neonates. METHOD Empirical findings from the main study formed the basis for model development. The model development in this study was informed by the work of Walker and Avant; Chinn and Kramer Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach; and Chinn and Jacobs. RESULTS The results indicated that there was no community-based postnatal care model developed to manage neonates. The model is described using the practice theory of Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach elements of agents, recipients, context, process, dynamics and outcomes within the community context of the postnatal care period. The model was further described by Chinn and Krammer following the assumptions of the model, concept definition, relation statement and nature of structure. CONCLUSION The utilisation of the model is critical and facilitates the provision of an enabling and supportive community-based context by primary caregivers for the effective management of neonates.Contribution: This study provides a reference guide in the provision of community-based postnatal care by postnatal women after discharge from healthcare facilities.
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- Katekani J Shirindza
- Department of Advanced Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou.
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Shahadan SZ, Rahman SJA, Mohamad Ismail MF, Risdiana N. Physical Activity Interventions for Postnatal Weight Management: A Systematic Literature Review. Malays J Med Sci 2023; 30:45-53. [PMID: 38239246 PMCID: PMC10793129 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2023.30.6.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Physical activity (PA) maintains weight and reduces postnatal weight retention (PWR), thereby lowering obesity-related comorbidities. There is only limited evidence on the most effective postnatal PA for Malaysian women. This review identified evidence-based literature on the effectiveness of PA interventions in managing weight in postnatal women and the preferred type of intervention for them. A systematic literature search was conducted following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines. Randomised controlled trials and quasi-experimental research related to PA interventions for women during the postnatal period (18 months after delivery) published in English from 2011 to 2021 were searched in ProQuest, Scopus, Springer Link and PubMed using the following keywords: 'physical activity', 'weight management' and 'postnatal women'. Intervention groups with weight and body mass index measured after any supervised PA guidance/counselling with a minimum follow-up of 10 weeks were included in the analysis. Those with pharmacological management and a comparator control group were excluded. A total of six articles met the inclusion criteria. Using the revised Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomised trials, one of these articles was classified as low-risk, two as having some concerns and three as having a high risk of bias. Walking, yoga and Pilates were found to be the most appropriate and preferred types of physical activity, despite having a small but significant impact on postnatal women's weight management. Healthcare professionals should adopt programmes that explicitly target these PA interventions to manage PWR.
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- Siti Zuhaidah Shahadan
- Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (Kejururawatan), Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Department of Professional Nursing Studies, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Mao F, Xu Z, Li Y, Huang Y, Lu Y, Wang J, Zhang X, Cao F. Maternal Impaired Cognition and Infant Neglect: Exploring the Independent and Combined Effects of Maternal Executive Function and Reflective Function. J Interpers Violence 2023; 38:8316-8331. [PMID: 36803048 DOI: 10.1177/08862605231154940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Infant neglect is a common type of child maltreatment. According to the Social Information Processing theory, maternal executive function (EF) and reflective function (RF) are assumed to be important contributing factors to infant neglect. However, empirical evidence about this assumption is sparse. This was a cross-sectional study. A total of 1010 eligible women participated. The Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version, Parental Reflective Function Questionnaire, and Signs of Neglect in Infants Assessment Scale (SIGN) were used to assess maternal EF, RF, and infant neglect, respectively. Random forest was used to assess the relevant importance of maternal EF and RF. K-means clustering was used to identify the profiles of maternal EF and RF. Multivariable linear regression and generalized additive models were used to examine the independent and combined effects of maternal EF and RF on infant neglect. Each dimension of EF was linearly related to infant neglect. The associations between each dimension of RF and infant neglect were nonlinear. The inflection point for each dimension of RF was indicated. Random forest showed EF was more closely related to infant neglect. EF and RF had accumulative effects on infant neglect. Three profiles were identified. Among them, those with globally impaired EF had the highest level of infant neglect compared with those who had normal cognition or only impaired RF. Maternal EF and RF had independent and combined effects on infant neglect. Interventions with maternal EF and RF as targets are promising for reducing infant neglect.
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- Fangxiang Mao
- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- The University of Texas, Austin, USA
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- Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Yosef Y, Borsamo A, Abeje S. Assessment of complications associated with female genital cutting among postnatal women in Chuko Primary Hospital, Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia. SAGE Open Med 2023; 11:20503121221144243. [PMID: 36643206 PMCID: PMC9834780 DOI: 10.1177/20503121221144243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Objectives Female genital cutting is a genital operation for a nonmedical reason and involves the cutting away of a part or whole of the female external genitals. Postnatal women with genital cutting could be more vulnerable to circumcision-associated birth complications, and it is still a major health problem during childbirth and the postnatal period in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess complications associated with female genital cutting among postnatal women in Chuko Primary Hospital, Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia. Methods An institutional-based quantitative cross-sectional study design was conducted from 01 May 2021 to 15 June 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data were collected by using a structured pretested questionnaire and reviewing medical records. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Logistic regression analysis was computed to identify birth complications associated with female genital cutting from independent variables, and significance was declared at p < 0.05 with 95% CI. Results The proportion of female genital cutting among the participants was 76.8% (95% confidence interval: 71.1, 81.2). Prolonged labor and birth asphyxia were statistically significant female genital cutting-associated birth complications. Conclusion This study revealed a high proportion of complications associated with female genital cutting. Birth complications such as prolonged labor and birth asphyxia have a statistically significant association with it. Illiteracy and early marriage were the predominant reasons for female genital cutting. Therefore, healthcare providers should educate the rural communities to prevent early marriage and female genital cutting to prevent its complications.
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- Yirgalem Yosef
- Department of Midwifery, College of
Health Science, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia,Yirgalem Yosef, Department of Midwifery,
College of Health Science, Wolkite University, Wolkite, 07, Ethiopia.
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- School of Medicine, College of Health
Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of
Health Science, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
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Sanga NE, Joho AA. Intrapartum violence during facility-based childbirth and its determinants: A cross-sectional study among postnatal women in Tanzania. Womens Health (Lond) 2023; 19:17455057231189544. [PMID: 37650373 PMCID: PMC10475265 DOI: 10.1177/17455057231189544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Violence during childbirth indirectly contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It also causes intrapartum health consequences such as prolonged labor, postpartum hemorrhage, and postpartum psychological problems, including postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other negative feelings that lead to a decreased desire for facility delivery and increase the events of home deliveries which reduce the quality of life. In Tanzania, several efforts have been made to promote respectful maternity care. However, violence during childbirth continues to create a critical barrier for facility-based delivery and is in need of considerable attention throughout the health system. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess types of intrapartum violence and its determinants among postnatal women in the Dodoma Region, Tanzania. DESIGN A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire to interview postnatal women at the exit point after being discharged from the health facility to assess intrapartum violence and its determinants. METHODS This study was conducted in Dodoma Region involving 307 postnatal women from April to June 2022. A simple random method was used to select respondents. The Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used to assess the association between the categorical variables. The predictors of intrapartum violence were determined using binary logistic regression analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Science version 25.0. P < 0.05 was considered to be significant. RESULTS Overall, 307 postnatal women participated in the study. Among them, 158 (51.5%) postnatal women experienced at least one form of intrapartum violence. The most common forms of intrapartum violence included breach of confidentiality 205 (66.8%), undignified care/verbal abuse 178 (58%), physical abuse 139 (45.3%), and denial or neglected care by midwives 113 (36.8%). Husband employment, urban residence, and being referred from primary hospitals were significant determinants associated with intrapartum violence (adjusted odds ratio = 0.233, 95% confidence interval = 0.057-0.952, p = 0.043, adjusted odds ratio = 2.67, 95% confidence interval = 1.13-10.93, p = 0.026 and adjusted odds ratio = 3.673, 95% confidence interval = 1.131-11.934, p = 0.030, respectively). CONCLUSION Violence during childbirth was highly prevalent in this study. Understanding the prevalence and types of intrapartum violence is important in order to promote changes in all levels of the health system. This study reveals the need for key interventions to effect change at many levels; including an interventional study to educate women and birth partners on client rights, and strengthening the health system to meet the needs of women during labor and childbirth. Policies and systems that support respectful maternity care are urgently needed in this setting, including universal training of health professionals in respectful maternity care.
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- Neema Egid Sanga
- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing and Public Health, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing and Public Health, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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Bambo GM, Kebede SS, Sitotaw C, Shiferaw E, Melku M. Postpartum anemia and its determinant factors among postnatal women in two selected health institutes in Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: A facility-based, cross-sectional study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1105307. [PMID: 37153091 PMCID: PMC10157165 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1105307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Background Anemia is highly prevalent globally and disproportionately affects postnatal women. It is a significant cause of maternal mortality and morbidity globally. Objective The main aim of this study was to determine the extent of postpartum anemia and associated factors among postnatal women in two selected health facilities in Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 282 postnatal women from March to May 2021. A systematic sampling technique was used to recruit study participants from each institute. Sociodemographic, obstetric, and clinical data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire. A venous blood sample was collected to determine the red blood cell parameters. A thin blood smear preparation was performed to examine blood morphology. In addition, direct wet mount and formalin-ether sedimentation techniques were used for stool examination to identify intestinal parasites. Data were entered into EpiData and exported to Stata 14 for statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics were presented in text, tables, and figures. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with postpartum anemia. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The proportion of postpartum anemia was 47.16%; 95% CI; 41.30-53.03 with moderate, mild, and severe anemia accounting for 45.11, 42.86, and 12.03%, respectively. The majority of the anemia (94%) was of the normocytic normochromic type. It was associated with postpartum hemorrhage (AOR = 2.23; 95% CI: 1.24-4.01), cesarean section (AOR = 4.10; 95% CI: 2.11-7.78), lack of iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy (AOR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.17-4.02), and low diet diversity level (AOR = 1.83; 95% CI: 1.05-3.18). Conclusion The prevalence of anemia was found to be a major public health concern. Iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy, improved management of PPH, an effective cesarean section with post-operative care, and taking a diversified diet will reduce the burden. Therefore, identified factors should be considered to prevent and control postpartum anemia.
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- Getachew Mesfin Bambo
- Department of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan, Ethiopia
- *Correspondence: Getachew Mesfin Bambo,;
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- Department of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan, Ethiopia
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- University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Laboratory, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Hematology and Immunohematology, School of Biomedical and Laboratory Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Ahmed T, Dumka N, Bhagat D, Hannah E, Kotwal A. Effect on essential health services during COVID-19 at the Primary level in India. J Family Med Prim Care 2022; 11:5423-5429. [PMID: 36505582 PMCID: PMC9731057 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_390_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Coronavirus diesease (COVID-19) led to increased demand on the Indian health system due to the pandemic as well as other communicable and non-communicable diseases. Guidance was thus issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), India, in April 2020 to maintain the delivery of essential health services. Objectives To determine the extent of disruptions of essential healthcare services, identify associated factors, and establish pertinent correlations to address specific needs. Methods The Mother and child tracking facilitation centre (MCTFC) conducted a telephonic survey with the front-line workers (FLWs) and beneficiaries in 21 Indian states. The sample size was determined using the infinite population sample size formula, and respondents were selected through a computer-generated random sequence technique. Data were quantitatively analysed using STATA-16. Descriptive univariate analysis was conducted using the Chi-square test. Findings The majority of the essential health services were being satisfactorily delivered by FLWs (N = 1596; accredited social health activist (ASHA) = 798, auxiliary nurse midwife (ANM) = 798), where most of the beneficiaries (N = 1410; Pregnant Women = 708, Postnatal Women = 702) continued accessing services with minor issues concerning referral transport. FLWs reported issues in the provisioning of medicines (P = 0.000) for patients with non-communicable diseases and more ANMs than ASHAs reported it. FLWs commonly experienced challenges in extending services due to community resistance and unavailability of general health services at healthcare facilities, where a greater number of ASHAs faced it (P = 0.000). Both FLWs and beneficiaries (N = 3006; FLWs = 1596, beneficiaries = 1410) demonstrated appropriate COVID-19 knowledge and behavior. Conclusion Although overwhelmed, the Indian health system performed satisfactorily well during pandemic in terms of essential health services.
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- Tarannum Ahmed
- Knowledge Management Division, National Health Systems Resource Centre, Munirka, New Delhi, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Tarannum Ahmed, National Health Systems and Resource Centre, National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Baba Gang Nath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi - 110 067, India. E-mail:
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- Knowledge Management Division, National Health Systems Resource Centre, Munirka, New Delhi, India
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- Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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- Knowledge Management Division, National Health Systems Resource Centre, Munirka, New Delhi, India
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- Executive Director, National Health Systems Resource, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India
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Tairo SR, Munyogwa MJ. Maternal anaemia during postpartum: Preliminary findings from a cross-sectional study in Dodoma City, Tanzania. Nurs Open 2021; 9:458-466. [PMID: 34595838 PMCID: PMC8685846 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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AIM The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and correlates of anaemia among postnatal women. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April-July, 2020, at a healthcare facility in Dodoma City. METHODS Haemoglobin concentration was measured by using HemoCue Hb 201+ analyser machine. Anaemia was defined as haemoglobin concentration of <11 g/dl. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were conducted to identify the correlates of anaemia. RESULTS The overall prevalence of postpartum anaemia was found to be 21.6% (83). Correlates of anaemia were found to be multiple birth (AOR = 4.97), consumption of pulses (AOR = 2.07), normal BMI (AOR = 2.28) and perception of insufficient milk supply (AOR = 3.05). CONCLUSION The prevalence of postpartum anaemia found in this study is high. Iron and folic acid supplementation, promotion of dietary diversification practices and screening women higher risk for anaemia may be feasible interventions.
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- Sophia Rogasian Tairo
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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Laframboise FC, Schlaff RA, Baruth M. Postpartum Exercise Intervention Targeting Diastasis Recti Abdominis. Int J Exerc Sci 2021; 14:400-409. [PMID: 34055160 PMCID: PMC8136546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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To examine the effectiveness of an online, 12-week exercise intervention on diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) width and negatively associated health outcomes (i.e. weight and core function). Non-pregnant women who were 6-24 months postpartum and ≥ 18 years of age completed the study. Participants (n = 8) were randomized to intervention (exercise) or control groups; with the intervention group completing three exercise sessions per week virtually. Both groups completed three surveys at baseline, 6-weeks, and 12-weeks. DRA width was measured with nylon calipers at baseline and 12-weeks. Repeated measures analysis of covariance examined Group x Time changes in width of DRA, core function, and weight at 12-weeks; effect sizes (i.e. Cohen's d) were calculated. An alpha level of 0.05 was used to determine statistical significance. There was a significant Group x Time interaction for two DRA width measurement sites, 2 inches above navel (rest) (p = 0.007, d = 0.67) and 2 inches above navel (active) (p = 0.005, d = 0.69). The Group x Time interaction for weight approached significance (p = 0.06), with a small between group effect size (d = 0.23). The Group x Time interaction for core function was not significant (p = 0.83). Exercise interventions delivered in a virtual setting may be effective for decreasing the severity of DRA in postpartum women. Future research should investigate the impact of similar programs on other aspects of postpartum mental and physical health, activities of daily living, and clinical practice.
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- Faith C Laframboise
- Department of Health Science, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI, USA
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- Department of Health Science, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI, USA
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- Department of Health Science, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI, USA
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Background Globally, postpartum depression is one of the most common but often unrecognized complications of childbirth, yearly affecting about 10–15% of postnatal women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of postpartum depression and its predictors among postnatal women in Lagos. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 mothers in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, attending six Primary Health Care centers for infant immunization at six weeks post-delivery. Data was collected using a pretested semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire which included the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Analysis was carried out using SPSS version 23TM. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were used to determine associations and predictive relationships between various factors and the presence of postpartum depression. The level of significance was set at <0.05. Results The prevalence of postpartum depression was 35.6%. Multiparity, delivery by cesarean section, mother being unwell after delivery, and not exclusively breastfeeding the baby were the factors linked with postpartum depression. Following multiple logistic regression, having postpartum blues (p=0.000; OR=32.77; 95%CI=7.23–148.58)., not getting help with caring for the baby (p=0.008; OR=2.64; 95%CI=1.29–5.42), experiencing intimate partner violence (p=0.000; OR=5.2; 95%CI=2.23–11.91) and having an unsupportive partner (p=0.018; OR=2.6; 95%CI=1.17–5.78) were identified as predictors of postpartum depression. Conclusion This study revealed a high prevalence of postpartum depression, identifying both the obstetric and psychosocial predictors. Social support for women both in the pre- and postnatal periods and routine screening of women for postpartum depression should be encouraged for early detection and immediate intervention.
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- E O Adeyemo
- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine University of Lagos. Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine University of Lagos. Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine University of Lagos. Lagos State, Nigeria
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- Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, College of Medicine University of Lagos. Lagos State, Nigeria
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Olander EK, Aquino MRJR, Bryar R. Three perspectives on the co-location of maternity services: qualitative interviews with mothers, midwives and health visitors. J Interprof Care 2020:1-9. [PMID: 32013629 DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2020.1712338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Maternity policy in England has recommended the establishment of Community Hubs, where health-care professionals who care for women during and after pregnancy are co-located and can provide care collaboratively. The aim this paper is to explore midwives,' health visitors' and postnatal women's experiences and views of co-location of midwifery and health visiting services and collaborative practice. In total 15 midwives, 17 health visitors, and 29 mothers participated in a semi-structured interview, either via phone or face-to-face. Transcripts were analyzed thematically. Participants reported how care is currently provided in numerous settings, with home visits especially well liked. Co-location was perceived to be of benefit, however some mothers were not convinced of its necessity, suggesting that integrated services are more important than co-located services. Health-care professionals recognized that co-location aids but does not automatically improve interprofessional collaboration. These findings highlight the need for careful consideration before implementing co-located maternity services. Community Hubs may be apromising strategy to improve care for women and their families but to provide interprofessional care and collaboration appropriate managerial and organizational support is needed. With this support, midwives and health visitors have the potential to deliver the best care possible for women and their families.
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- Ellinor K Olander
- Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, London, UK
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- Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health & Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London, London, UK
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Nankumbi J, Mukama AA, Ngabirano TD. Predictors of breastfeeding self-efficacy among women attending an urban postnatal clinic, Uganda. Nurs Open 2019; 6:765-771. [PMID: 31367398 PMCID: PMC6650653 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of this study was to determine the factors associated with breastfeeding self-efficacy among postnatal women in Kampala, Uganda. METHODS This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted among women attending a postnatal clinic at a teaching hospital in Kampala. Three hundred and eighty-four postnatal women were randomly selected to respond to an interviewer-administered questionnaire. We used the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy scale (BFSES) to assesses breastfeeding self-efficacy (BFSE). Descriptive statistics and percentages were used to summarize the findings. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to determine predictors of BFSE. RESULTS Participants had a mean BFSE score of 48.65. The 14 item BFSES consistently measured breastfeeding confidence with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.89. About six in 10 women (60.2%) had high BFSE, the rest (39.8%) had low BFSE. Having a partner (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 13, 95% CI 3.46-15) and receiving breastfeeding support from health workers (aOR: 4.45, 95% CI: 1.95-6.12) were significantly associated with BFSE. CONCLUSION A notable number of mothers had a low BFSE. Health workers should support breastfeeding mothers to achieve the desired exclusive breastfeeding levels. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The findings of the study provide a direction for midwives in maternity care in educating and supporting women about breastfeeding for the improvement of exclusive breastfeeding rates thus realization of benefits of exclusive breastfeeding.
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BACKGROUND Neanatal comploications are the commonest problems facing babies in Tanzania. An attempt has been made to investigate determinants of neonatal outcomes among postnatal women. METHODS Using a case-contrrol study design, 165 women were selected from 3 health facilities, where they had had antenatal care (ANC), labour, delivery and post natal care. RESULTS Chi- square test revealed that gestational age (p-value, 0.01), HIV status (p-value, 0.000) and malaria (p-value, 0.001<0.05) were significantly associated with adverse neonatal outcomes. CONCLUSION The study concluded that implementation of community-based intervention is needed to ensure survival of newborns.
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Yeo C, Fang H, Thilagamangai, Koh SSL, Shorey S. Factors affecting Pap smear uptake in a maternity hospital: A descriptive cross-sectional study. J Adv Nurs 2018; 74:2533-2543. [PMID: 29920737 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To understand factors that influence women's decisions to go for Pap smears. BACKGROUND Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women. In Singapore, cervical cancer is on the rise and has been found to be the eighth highest cause of death among women. Research has shown that regular screening for cervical cancer with Pap smear reduces cervical cancer-related mortality. However, Pap smear awareness is still limited and its uptake in Singapore is highly opportunistic, requiring the need for a deeper understanding of the factors that influence Pap smear uptake among women in Singapore. DESIGN A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. METHODS Convenience sampling was used to recruit 350 participants (postnatal women of at least 21 years old) from a local maternity hospital. Data were collected using validated questionnaires. Logistic regression was used to analyse the data. RESULTS Demographic factors, such as age, ethnicity and religion, as well as women's beliefs about the effectiveness of Pap smear in detecting cervical cancer, the desire to discover health problems early and considering Pap smear to be painful, were found to be factors significantly influencing Pap smear uptake. Healthcare professionals need to be mindful of these factors to address women's needs to encourage women to go for Pap smears. CONCLUSION Various factors were found to influence Pap smear uptake. Future interventions can take these factors into account for increasing Pap smear awareness.
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- Celestine Yeo
- Division of Nursing, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Nursing, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Nursing, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.,National University Health System, Singapore
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The purpose of this review was to examine articles related to recent epidemiological evidence of the prevalence of maternal postnatal depression (PND) across different countries and cultures and to identify specific epidemiological studies that have been carried out exclusively in Malaysia on the prevalence of maternal PND. The review was undertaken in two stages, an initial review and an updated review. At both stages systematic literature searches of online databases were performed to identify articles on the prevalence of maternal PND. A total of 124 articles concerning research conducted in more than 50 countries were included in the final analysis. There were wide variations in the screening instruments and diagnostic tools used although the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was the most common instrument applied to identify PND. The prevalence of maternal PND ranged from 4.0% to 63.9%, with Japan and America recording the lowest and highest rates, respectively. Within continents, a wide variation in reported prevalence was also found. The reported rates of maternal PND in Malaysia were much higher than that previously documented with a range of 6.8–27.3%. This review indicated that the widely cited prevalence of maternal PND of 10–15% underestimates rates of PND worldwide. The reasons for this variability may not be fully explained by review methods. Future studies should evaluate the nature of women's PND experiences across cultures to explain these wide variations.
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- Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
- Department of Special Care Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional (NMAHP) Research Unit, University of Stirling Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional (NMAHP) Research Unit, University of Stirling Scotland, United Kingdom
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