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Sexual health in menopausal women with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders. 有盆底障碍症状的更年期妇女的性健康。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-10-29 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/194171
Rocío Adriana Peinado Molina, Sergio Martínez Vázquez, Antonio Hernández Martínez, Juan Miguel Martínez Galiano
{"title":"Sexual health in menopausal women with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders.","authors":"Rocío Adriana Peinado Molina, Sergio Martínez Vázquez, Antonio Hernández Martínez, Juan Miguel Martínez Galiano","doi":"10.18332/ejm/194171","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/194171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Sexual dysfunction in women is usually associated with the menopausal transition and menopause; however, there are factors that can also influence the sexual function of women in menopause. The aim of this study is to determine the association between pelvic floor disorders and sexual dysfunction in women in menopause.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was carried out in Spain with menopausal women recruited by convenience sampling. Data were collected on background and health status. To evaluate the presence of pelvic floor problems, the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) was used. Regarding the evaluation of female sexual function, the validated Sexual Function of Women (FSM-2) tool was used. Crude (OR) and adjusted odds ratios (AOR) were obtained using the SPSS 28.0 statistical program.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 197 women participated. The mean age was 57.7 years (SD=8.4), 51.3% (101 women) reported experiencing some form of sexual dysfunction. Despite this, the majority (79.5%; 155 women) indicated that they were satisfied with their sexual health. However, 25.5% (50 women) mentioned they faced difficulties when trying to initiate sexual intercourse. Additionally, 22.9% (45 women) reported having moderate to severe issues achieving orgasm. Furthermore, 29% (57 women) stated that they had never or only occasionally felt arousal in the past month. Women who experienced urinary incontinence and pelvic pain had a higher frequency of sexual dysfunction. The main associated factor observed was the risk of pelvic floor dysfunction through the PFDI-20 scale. For each point of this instrument, there was a small but increased risk of sexual dysfunction (OR=1.01; p<0.001). Type of birth or maternal disorders, such mental illness or gastrointestinal disorder, did not show any statistical association with sexual dysfunction.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pelvic floor dysfunctions symptoms in menopausal women are associated with their sexual health. Pelvic floor dysfunctions that influence sexual function are colorectal, urinary, and prolapse. Pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence and pelvic pain are those that most influence sexual function.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11513599/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142547991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Women's suggestions on how to improve the quality of maternal and newborn care: A qualitative analysis from the IMAgiNE EURO survey in Italy during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. 妇女对如何提高孕产妇和新生儿护理质量的建议:COVID-19 大流行两年期间在意大利进行的 IMAgiNE EURO 调查的定性分析。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-10-22 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/192143
Simona Fumagalli, Antonella Nespoli, Laura Iannuzzi, Ilaria Mariani, Emanuelle Pessa Valente, Marzia Lazzerini
{"title":"Women's suggestions on how to improve the quality of maternal and newborn care: A qualitative analysis from the IMAgiNE EURO survey in Italy during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Simona Fumagalli, Antonella Nespoli, Laura Iannuzzi, Ilaria Mariani, Emanuelle Pessa Valente, Marzia Lazzerini","doi":"10.18332/ejm/192143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/192143","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Collecting women's views and suggestions for improving quality of maternal-newborn care (QMNC) is a crucial aspect of maternity care evaluation often overlooked in Italy and globally. Childbearing women experienced numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic including the rapid and significant reorganization of maternity services and care. Their perspective on what to prioritize for QMNC improvement is hence pivotal. The aim of this study was to explore maternal suggestions for QMNC improvement from women who gave birth during the two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were collected from an open-ended question included in a validated online questionnaire administered to mothers who gave birth in an Italian hospital between November 2020 to March 2022. The responses were analyzed using thematic analysis and mapped against the WHO Standards for improving QMNC and the WHO Framework of QMNC.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The thematic analysis identified five main themes from the 2017 responses: 1) Support for mothers during the postnatal period; 2) Better use of resources; 3) Improvement of the maternity environment; 4) Reconsideration of organizational aspects; and 5) Guarantee of respectful practices. Women commented on all dimensions of the WHO framework except for two provision of care subdomains 'actionable information and functional referral systems'.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This is the first qualitative study in Italy focusing on women's suggestions for improving QMNC during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its findings can be used to inform what aspects of QMNC need improvement in Italy. Collection of women's views should be incorporated in routine monitoring of the QMNC, and data should be used for quality improvement purposes.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11494818/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142509412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Rebozo and advanced maternal postures: A promising set of intrapartum interventions to reduce persistent occiput posterior position of the fetal head. Rebozo 和产妇高级姿势:一套很有前景的产前干预措施,可减少胎儿头部持续枕后位。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-10-18 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/191511
Simona Fumagalli, Laura Antolini, Antonella Nespoli, Maria Panzeri, Teresa Terenghi, Simona Ferrini, Roberta Spandrio, Isabella Marzia Maini, Anna Locatelli, Sara Ornaghi
{"title":"Rebozo and advanced maternal postures: A promising set of intrapartum interventions to reduce persistent occiput posterior position of the fetal head.","authors":"Simona Fumagalli, Laura Antolini, Antonella Nespoli, Maria Panzeri, Teresa Terenghi, Simona Ferrini, Roberta Spandrio, Isabella Marzia Maini, Anna Locatelli, Sara Ornaghi","doi":"10.18332/ejm/191511","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/191511","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Spinning Babies® procedures and the Rebozo technique have been recently implemented as additional interventions in laboring women with a fetus in occiput posterior position (OPP) to favor the rotation to an anterior position, which improve birth experience and health outcomes. Our study aimed to compare the probability of occurrence of persistent OPP (POPP) of the fetal head at the second stage of labor between retrospective and prospective cohorts and to assess associated sociodemographic, obstetric and intrapartum factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a combined prospective and retrospective cohort study including 1500 women giving birth in 2017 (retrospective cohort) and 779 between 15 May and 15 December 2023 (prospective cohort). Each cohort was divided into two sub-cohorts depending on presence of OPP. Primary outcomes were compared the probability of occurrence of POPP in the two OPP sub-cohorts by a log binomial regression and logistic regression. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Data analysis was performed using Stata/MP18.0.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The proportion of OPP at the onset of labor was similar between the two cohorts (34.9% vs 35.1%). The probability of occurrence of POPP was significantly lower in the prospective OPP sub-cohort (27.7%, n=65/235) compared to the retrospective OPP sub-cohort (35.8%, n=154/430) (risk difference, RD= -0.081; 95% CI: -0.15 - -0.008; p=0.031). In the retrospective OPP sub-cohort, maternal age ≥35 years (RD=0.096; 95% CI: 0.001-0.190, p=0.044) and nulliparity (RD= -0.100; 95% CI: -0.190 - -0.001, p=0.036) were significantly associated with the probability of POPP.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings suggest a potential benefit of a set of interventions combining Spinning Babies® and the Rebozo technique in decreasing the probability of POPP.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11487788/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Midwife students' attitudes towards violence against women: A pilot study. 助产士学生对暴力侵害妇女行为的态度:试点研究。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-10-14 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/193603
Marika Merits, Kaire Sildver, Katrin Klein, Triin Lillsoo
{"title":"Midwife students' attitudes towards violence against women: A pilot study.","authors":"Marika Merits, Kaire Sildver, Katrin Klein, Triin Lillsoo","doi":"10.18332/ejm/193603","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/193603","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The United Nations define violence against women (VAW) as any gender-based violence that causes mental, physical, or economic harm and restricts freedom. The topic has not been studied before in the context of the midwifery curriculum in Estonia. The purpose of the study is to investigate the attitudes of midwife students towards VAW.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This pilot study followed a mixed-methods approach. The study population consisted of 77 midwifery students at Tallinn Health Care College from 2022-2023. The online survey was distributed to all Tallinn Health Care College midwifery students. The pilot study is used to validate the questionnaire and obtain initial information.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results show that the midwife students of this study have personal experiences and exposures to different types of violence, and some midwife students had sociocultural misconceptions about VAW. Midwife students have limited knowledge of the impact of violence on women's health and the legislation regarding violence. Midwife students stated that they would not be able to properly help the woman as a victim, as they lack knowledge, skills, and experience, which is an unfortunate factor.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The present pilot study showed that midwife students' attitudes towards VAW need improvement. The study raises the need to investigate midwife students' attitudes towards VAW with a larger sample, better-designed method, and validated questionnaire. Topics related to violence should be included in the midwifery curriculum, along with developing practical skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11472486/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Insights gained through exploring UK midwifery care by US midwifery graduate students in a short-term study abroad: A qualitative study. 美国助产士研究生在海外短期学习中探索英国助产护理所获得的启示:定性研究。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-10-07 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/192929
Cindy L Farley, Jalana Lazar, Debora Dole
{"title":"Insights gained through exploring UK midwifery care by US midwifery graduate students in a short-term study abroad: A qualitative study.","authors":"Cindy L Farley, Jalana Lazar, Debora Dole","doi":"10.18332/ejm/192929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/192929","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Student midwives exposed to effective systems of midwifery care in other countries can consider how aspects of this knowledge can translate into their healthcare system to improve maternal and infant perinatal outcomes. An optional short-term study abroad (STSA) experience was developed for US midwifery graduate students to expose them to the UK healthcare system, where midwives are considered the primary professionals for the care of the childbearing family. This qualitative study explored the influence of an STSA experience on US midwifery graduate students' learning of midwifery in the UK.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ten midwife student participants wrote pre- and post-trip narratives in the US and daily diary entries during their week in the UK. A grounded theory approach guided the content analysis. The themes were derived from the NVivo software data by three midwife researchers who value global health learning experiences. Analysis was shared with participants to ensure its trustworthiness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Themes that emerged included: 'Another viewpoint', encapsulating curiosity and comparison of US and UK midwifery; 'Eye-opening', capturing surprise at noted differences between US and UK midwifery practice; and 'Goals met and influenced', expressing how their learning is anticipated to shape their professional identities and career trajectories going forward.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>US student midwives exposed to functional systems in countries where midwifery care is fully integrated, broadened their views of midwifery care and practice. They became inspired to make positive changes in the US. Educational opportunities for midwifery students, such as STSA experiences, can positively influence self-confidence and professional identity.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11456974/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142393854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Cord blood banking: Balancing hype and hope in stem cell therapy. 脐带血库:平衡干细胞疗法的炒作与希望。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-10-07 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/192930
Agnieszka Bień, Joeri Vermeulen, Grażyna Bączek, Michalina Pięta, Beata Pięta
{"title":"Cord blood banking: Balancing hype and hope in stem cell therapy.","authors":"Agnieszka Bień, Joeri Vermeulen, Grażyna Bączek, Michalina Pięta, Beata Pięta","doi":"10.18332/ejm/192930","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/192930","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11456975/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142393853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Implementation of the cervical cancer prevention policy in one of the regions of Lithuania. 在立陶宛的一个地区实施宫颈癌预防政策。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-09-30 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/192520
Gerda Bukauskaitė Žiūkienė, Alina Liepinaitienė
{"title":"Implementation of the cervical cancer prevention policy in one of the regions of Lithuania.","authors":"Gerda Bukauskaitė Žiūkienė, Alina Liepinaitienė","doi":"10.18332/ejm/192520","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/192520","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Although the Lithuanian government increases funding for the cervical cancer prevention program every year, the incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer are among the highest in Europe. In order to improve the prevention policy regarding cervical cancer, it is necessary to investigate the implementation of the cervical cancer prevention policy in one of the regions in Lithuania.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quantitative survey method using a questionnaire, was applied in one of the regions of Lithuania. The study was conducted in the period 1-18 April 2022. During the study, 213 residents of the investigating region were interviewed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Respondents evaluated the cervical cancer prevention program in the investigated region positively, but not all women received invitations to participate in this program. The research revealed that the residents of the city of investigation have received this invitation more often than the women living in other districts.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Women's opinion about the effectiveness of the cervical cancer prevention program is positive. Still, there is an emphasis on the wish that this program could be used from an the age of 25 years and continue to 59 years. The prevention program could be carried out more often than is currently established.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11440048/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142355492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Predicting collaborative practice between midwives and obstetricians: A regression analysis. 助产士与产科医生合作实践的预测:回归分析。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-09-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/192696
Liesa Beier, Qendresa Thaqi, Ans Luyben, Nina Kimmich, Rahel Naef
{"title":"Predicting collaborative practice between midwives and obstetricians: A regression analysis.","authors":"Liesa Beier, Qendresa Thaqi, Ans Luyben, Nina Kimmich, Rahel Naef","doi":"10.18332/ejm/192696","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/192696","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Effective collaborative practice between midwives and obstetricians improves patient safety and obstetrical outcomes, but its implementation remains challenging. Therefore, its determinants need to be better understood. This study examined factors impacting collaborative practice (CP) between these professional groups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was a cross-sectional survey that took place in Swiss hospital labor wards in 2021. Collaborative practice perceptions of 70 midwives (57.4% response rate) and 44 obstetricians (29.0% response rate) were assessed using the Interprofessional Collaboration Scale, with the score serving as the main outcome. A total of 13 individual, behavioral, and organizational predictors were analyzed by multiple linear regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants rated collaborative practice with a median score of 3.1 (IQR: 2.8-3.4) out of a maximum score of 4.0. Results showed that five predictors significantly influenced collaborative practice: type of profession (β= -0.180; 95% CI: -0.296 - -0.040, p=0.011), trust/respect (β=0.343; 95% CI: 0.085-0.040, p=0.000), shared visions/goals (β=0.218; 95% CI: 0.030-0.204, p=0.009), workplace (β=0.253; 95% CI: 0.089-0.445, p=0.004) and shared power (β=0.163; 95% CI: 0.042-0.222, p=0.015). The model explained 66% of the variance (adjusted R2) in collaborative practice in labor wards.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study has identified key factors influencing CP in Swiss labor wards: workplace characteristics that require tailored CP models, and a power-sharing culture that fosters trust, respectful interactions and shared goals, requiring active exchange between midwives and obstetricians.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11440071/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142355494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of antenatal care quality for preterm birth prevention using an auditable scoring system: A retrospective, descriptive, longitudinal study in Sydney, Australia. 使用可审计的评分系统评估产前护理质量以预防早产:澳大利亚悉尼的一项回顾性、描述性纵向研究。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-09-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/191993
Hasan Rawashdeh, Rhett Morton, Jon Hyett
{"title":"Evaluation of antenatal care quality for preterm birth prevention using an auditable scoring system: A retrospective, descriptive, longitudinal study in Sydney, Australia.","authors":"Hasan Rawashdeh, Rhett Morton, Jon Hyett","doi":"10.18332/ejm/191993","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/191993","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Preterm birth continues to be one of the most significant contributors to perinatal death. This study aims to evaluate the quality of antenatal care provided to women delivering preterm.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective, descriptive, longitudinal review of all women who had antenatal care within a single Australian tertiary hospital and delivered spontaneously between 24 and 37 weeks of gestation, using an auditable scoring system assessing potential interventions for prevention of preterm birth. The review was limited to singleton pregnancies without fetal abnormalities delivering between January 2013 and April 2015. The audit tool was developed by reference to established 'best practice' guidance for prediction and prevention of preterm birth based on Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidelines and published literature. Different pathways were assessed for women deemed either low- or high-risk at the outset of antenatal care.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A series of 161 pregnancies that delivered preterm (between 24 and 37 weeks' gestation) were reviewed. The quality of antenatal care was scored 'good' in 42.9% and 50% of high-risk and low-risk women, respectively. Care was scored 'adequate', with room for improvement in 51.4% and 45.2% of the two corresponding groups. The main deficiencies in care were recorded evidence of assessment of cervical length (absent in 35% of cases) and failure to screen for bacterial vaginosis in high-risk women.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Auditing antenatal care for prevention of preterm birth allows identification of suboptimal practice allowing service improvement and potential intervention for preterm birth prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11440072/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142355491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The translation and validation of the MES for an Austrian sample. 翻译并验证了奥地利样本的 MES。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-09-09 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/191394
Myriam N Jordan, Antigoni Sarantaki, Athina Diamanti, Victoria Vivilaki
{"title":"The translation and validation of the MES for an Austrian sample.","authors":"Myriam N Jordan, Antigoni Sarantaki, Athina Diamanti, Victoria Vivilaki","doi":"10.18332/ejm/191394","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/191394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Empathy plays an important role in midwifery care, not only for the women but also for midwives. The Midwifery Empathy Scale (MES) was developed to assess the empathy levels of midwives and midwifery students. The purpose of this study was the translation and validation of the MES for an Austrian sample.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 277 midwives working in Austria completed the questionnaire of the MES. The psychometric measurements that were performed included explanatory factor analysis using a varimax rotation and principal components analysis. Moreover, the internal consistency of the MES was assessed with reliability coefficients. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy and a Bartlett's test of sphericity were carried out.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Principal components analysis showed seven orthogonal factors. KMO measure of sample adequacy = 0.724 and Bartlett's test of sphericity = 1058.904 (df=231, p<0.0001). The MES showed an acceptable overall internal consistency: Cronbach's alpha was found to be 0.721 and the Guttman split-half coefficient was 0.611. The findings of our study confirm the multidimensionality of MES, demonstrating a seven-factor structure which contained subscales reflecting empathy and emotional connection. The mean total score of Austrian midwives' responses to the MES was 44.80 with scores ranging from 24 to 81.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study shows that the German version of the Midwifery Empathy Scale is a reliable instrument for evaluating the empathy levels of midwives and midwifery students in Austria. The German MES could be used in the selection and education of future midwives as well as in connection with empathy trainings of midwives.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11440047/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142355495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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