Changes to provision of childbirth education during COVID-19 and its implications for ongoing service delivery – An Australian Survey

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q1 NURSING

Midwifery Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2024.104264

Kate M. Levett , Jack McLean , Kerry L. Sutcliffe , Hazel Keedle

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Abstract

Background

Childbirth and parenting education (CBPE) programs provide participants with information about pregnancy and labour and have a multitude of positive health impacts. During COVID-19, many CBPE classes ceased or transitioned to an online format, significantly impacting pregnant women across Australia. Little is known about the provision and delivery of CBPE in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of CBPE educators and hospital managers, regarding its impact on staff and implications for ongoing service delivery.

Methods

The PACS study was an online survey distributed through CBPE networks across Australia, including via Childbirth and Parenting Educators of Australia (CAPEA) and the NSW Parenting, Birth and Early Parenting Education Coordinators Network.

Results

From the 67 responses received, there was a substantial shift toward online delivery, however, there was an overall decrease in the number of classes provided. Respondents reported that CBPE was not prioritised by management during the pandemic, citing increased workloads, and a lack of access to equipment, infrastructure and support. Educators adapted over time, however, the loss of social connection and participant engagement was the main barrier to service delivery and raises concerns regarding ongoing services.

Conclusion

Health systems should ensure there is adequate technological infrastructure, equipment, consultation and support for CBPE to make a positive transition to online and hybrid services and for future proofing delivery. It is essential that greater prioritisation and investment in educator staffing, consultation and training is provided, as well as further research into improving the quality of classes for continued delivery of high-quality education.

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COVID-19 期间提供分娩教育的变化及其对持续提供服务的影响 - 澳大利亚调查。

背景：分娩和育儿教育（CBPE）项目为参与者提供有关怀孕和分娩的信息，并对健康产生多种积极影响。在2019冠状病毒病期间，许多CBPE课程停止或过渡到在线形式，严重影响了澳大利亚各地的孕妇。从CBPE教育工作者和医院管理人员的角度来看，人们对2019冠状病毒病大流行期间澳大利亚CBPE的提供和实施情况知之甚少，也不知道它对员工的影响以及对持续服务提供的影响。方法：PACS研究是一项通过澳大利亚CBPE网络进行的在线调查，包括澳大利亚分娩和育儿教育者（CAPEA）和新南威尔士州育儿、分娩和早期育儿教育协调员网络。结果：从收到的67份回复来看，在线授课的趋势有了实质性的转变，然而，提供的课程数量总体上有所减少。答复者报告说，在大流行期间，由于工作量增加以及无法获得设备、基础设施和支持，管理部门没有优先考虑CBPE。然而，随着时间的推移，教育工作者逐渐适应，社会联系和参与者参与的丧失是提供服务的主要障碍，并引发了对持续服务的担忧。结论：卫生系统应确保为CBPE提供足够的技术基础设施、设备、咨询和支持，以积极过渡到在线和混合服务，并为未来的验证提供支持。重要的是，在教育人员配备、咨询和培训方面提供更大的优先次序和投资，并进一步研究如何提高课程质量，以继续提供高质量的教育。

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Midwifery 医学-护理

CiteScore

4.50

自引率

7.40%

发文量

221

审稿时长

13.4 weeks

期刊介绍： Midwifery publishes the latest peer reviewed international research to inform the safety, quality, outcomes and experiences of pregnancy, birth and maternity care for childbearing women, their babies and families. The journal’s publications support midwives and maternity care providers to explore and develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes informed by best available evidence. Midwifery provides an international, interdisciplinary forum for the publication, dissemination and discussion of advances in evidence, controversies and current research, and promotes continuing education through publication of systematic and other scholarly reviews and updates. Midwifery articles cover the cultural, clinical, psycho-social, sociological, epidemiological, education, managerial, workforce, organizational and technological areas of practice in preconception, maternal and infant care. The journal welcomes the highest quality scholarly research that employs rigorous methodology. Midwifery is a leading international journal in midwifery and maternal health with a current impact factor of 1.861 (© Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2016) and employs a double-blind peer review process.