Abstract null null Objectives null Explore what influenced women's decision to exclusively formula feed, and their experiences with formula feeding within a maternity hospital environment. null null null Design null This mixed methods study used a cross-sectional exploratory survey design. Short surveys were administered by telephone in the postpartum period. Content analysis revealed common themes for responses to open-ended questions on what influenced women's choice and experience with formul...
#1stephanie heys(UCLan: University of Central Lancashire)
#2Soo Downe(UCLan: University of Central Lancashire)H-Index: 26
Last. Gill Thomson(UCLan: University of Central Lancashire)H-Index: 20
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Objective: During pregnancy and childbirth, vulnerable and disadvantaged women have poorer outcomes, have less opportunities and face barriers in accessing care, and are at a greater risk of experiencing a traumatic birth. A recent synthesis of women’s negative experiences of maternity care gathered data from predominantly low-income countries. However, these studies did not focus on vulnerable groups, and are not easily transferable into high-income settings due to differences in maternity care...
Abstract null null Background null There has been growing attention to addressing the health inequalities and concerns of LGBTQ+ people, with research evidence highlighting areas requiring further attention and development. The distinct concerns of LGBTQ+ people when accessing midwifery care and support is an issue requiring a specific focus to ensure needs are met effectively. null null null Aim null The aim of this systematic review was to critically appraise and synthesise the best available ...
Last. O. Traore(University of Auvergne)H-Index: 14
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Abstract null null Introduction null Midwifery students in France are requested to be vaccinated against influīenza every year before the winter epidemic. The rationale is to protect pregnant women and newborns, the “frail” populations with whom students are in regular contact. The aims of the present study were to assess the prevalence of influenza vaccination among midwifery students and to identify the obstacles to its implementation. null null null Method null This is a descriptive study car...
#1Juel Rana(International Institute for Population Sciences)H-Index: 5
#2Srinivas Goli(UWA: University of Western Australia)H-Index: 19
Abstract null null Objective null This study attempts to estimate the impact of reducing the unmet need for family planning on the key maternal and child health indicators in India from 1993 to 2016, and projecting this for the period from 2016 to 2030. null null null Data and methods null The data have been compiled from various sources such as the United Nations’ World Population prospects, national family health surveys and the sample registration system. The family planning and demographic p...
BACKGROUND during pregnancy, which is a developmental period, there are risks that may cause pathological changes when physical, mental and social adaptation is not achieved. During antenatal appointments, it is possible to provide necessary care for pregnant women at the right time by screening for risks that threaten health. In addition to physical risk factors, psychosocial risk factors that can have significant effects on the health of pregnant women should also be included in antenatal appo...
Last. Vanora Hundley(BU: Bournemouth University)H-Index: 31
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Abstract null null Background null Maternal health programmes that focus on the woman alone are limiting in LMICs as pregnant women often relate to maternity services through a complex social web that reflects power struggles within the kinship and the community. null null null Methods null A scoping review was conducted to explore the rationale for male involvement in maternal health in LMICs. This review was guided by the question: What is the current state of knowledge regarding the inclusion...
Abstract null null Background null Rural and remote Australian women are less able to access locally situated maternity care and birthing facilities, largely due to the gradual closures of rural and remote birthing services. Closures have occurred due to workforce issues, safety and quality issues and economic rationalisation of services to offset rising health system costs. An examination of the published literature to gain a deeper understanding of this phenomenon is warranted. null null null ...
OBJECTIVE The Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI) Care Bundle is designed to reduce the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries. However, introducing behavioural change requires an understanding of current practice. This study aims to establish midwives practise at the time of birth, and the factors that influence this. DESIGN Quantitative research - a national online survey. SETTING Nationwide - United Kingdom (UK). Participants 563 midwives from across the UK. METHODS An online sur...