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Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) when learning anatomy in midwifery education: A pre-post pilot study. 助产教育中学习解剖学时的沉浸式虚拟现实(VR):前后试验研究。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-08-28 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/191364
Katrine Aasekjær, Bente Bjørnås, Halldis K Skivenes, Eline S Vik
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Non-allergic factors that influence asthma control in pregnancy. 影响孕期哮喘控制的非过敏因素。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-08-28 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/191295
Agnieszka Rey, Marta Chełmińska, Iwona Damps-Konstańska
{"title":"Non-allergic factors that influence asthma control in pregnancy.","authors":"Agnieszka Rey, Marta Chełmińska, Iwona Damps-Konstańska","doi":"10.18332/ejm/191295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/191295","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Numerous factors may influence the asthma course during pregnancy, potentially elevating the risk of specific pregnancy complications. This study aimed to evaluate non-allergic factors influencing asthma and to assess perinatal outcomes between asthmatic and non-asthmatic pregnancies in the population of the Pomeranian Voivodeship region of Poland.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The mixed cohort study was performed with 83 pregnant asthmatic patients aged 18-38 years. The control group consisted of 83 patients without asthma diagnosis or symptoms. A specially designed questionnaire was used to evaluate asthma course and perinatal outcomes. An Asthma Control Test (ACT) adapted for pregnancy was performed on enrollment. Asthma severity was assessed according to GINA guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 19 cases (22.80%), patients quit their regular treatment after pregnancy was confirmed. Respiratory tract infection occurred in 23 patients (27.71%) and had been statistically significantly more frequent among patients with partially and uncontrolled asthma (χ<sup>2</sup>=8.504, p<0.05). No statistically significant difference was found between infection episodes and perinatal complications. The incidence of cesarean section was significantly higher among patients with asthma (χ<sup>2</sup>=16.37, p<0.01), particularly in patients with severe asthma (χ<sup>2</sup>=7.07, p<0.05) and uncontrolled asthma (χ<sup>2</sup>=6.7, p<0.05). Apgar score was statistically significantly lower in patients with severe asthma (χ<sup>2</sup>=20.37, p<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Respiratory tract infections and adequate asthma treatment are the most important modifiable factors in preventing perinatal complications associated with asthma.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11350979/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142112751","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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Repercussions of perineal repair using surgical glue or suture thread on postpartum outcomes: A controlled randomized clinical trial in São Paulo, Brazil. 使用手术胶水或缝合线进行会阴修复对产后效果的影响:巴西圣保罗的随机临床对照试验。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-08-23 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/191248
Wesllanny S Brunelli, Adriana Caroci Becker, Marlise O P Lima, Sheyla G Oliveira, Angela M Ochiai, Lucca Caroci, Natalucia M D Araújo, Maria L Riesco
{"title":"Repercussions of perineal repair using surgical glue or suture thread on postpartum outcomes: A controlled randomized clinical trial in São Paulo, Brazil.","authors":"Wesllanny S Brunelli, Adriana Caroci Becker, Marlise O P Lima, Sheyla G Oliveira, Angela M Ochiai, Lucca Caroci, Natalucia M D Araújo, Maria L Riesco","doi":"10.18332/ejm/191248","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/191248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The type of perineal repair can have significant long-term effects on various functions in a woman's postpartum life. The aim was to compare urinary incontinence (UI), women's satisfaction, pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS), and sexual function according to the type of perineal repair (surgical glue or suture thread) during the first eight months after normal childbirth.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A controlled randomized clinical trial of 133 primiparous women undergoing perineal repair during birth with surgical glue or sutures, evaluated during labor and monitored up to 8 months postpartum, from March 2017 to September 2018, in the city in São Paulo, Bazil. Descriptive and inferential analyses were carried out.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 133 women were included in the study, 111 (83.5%) were assessed between 10 to 20 days postpartum, 121 (91.0%) between 50 to 70 days, and 54 (40.6%) between 6 to 8 months. There were no significant differences for UI concerning the type of repair; however, there was a significant difference concerning the postpartum period (p=0.031), with a higher prevalence at two months. Most women reported satisfaction, with the highest levels reported two months after birth (p=0.019). For PFMS, the mean of the glue and suture groups were 32.4 cmH<sub>2</sub>O and 27.4 cmH<sub>2</sub>O, but not significant. Women in the glue group showed higher mean values in all sexual function domains but without significance.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Surgical glue showed good aesthetic and functional results in the perineum at eight months postpartum.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11342807/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142056717","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 empowerment for active labor: A qualitative study with nurse-midwives in antenatal education for childbirth. 增强妇女主动分娩的能力:对助产士进行产前分娩教育的定性研究。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-08-22 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/188117
Marlene I Lopes, Margarida Vieira, Alexandrina Cardoso
{"title":"Women's empowerment for active labor: A qualitative study with nurse-midwives in antenatal education for childbirth.","authors":"Marlene I Lopes, Margarida Vieira, Alexandrina Cardoso","doi":"10.18332/ejm/188117","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/188117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Recognizing the positive impact of movement and positions on labor progression and maternal and neonatal outcomes, there is a strong recommendation to empower women for active labor during antenatal education. This study investigates nurse-midwives' interventions in empowering women for active labor, during antenatal education within primary healthcare settings.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative descriptive study was conducted in Primary Healthcare Units that provide antenatal education for childbirth in Portugal. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 nurse-midwives between August and October 2023. Content analysis, utilizing NVIVO software, was employed for data analysis, and the study adhered to the COREQ reporting guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six themes emerged: 1) Perspective of nurse-midwives and contextual influences; 2) Assessment of women's needs; 3) Enhancing women's knowledge; 4) Enhancing women's capabilities; 5) Supporting women in decision-making; and 6) Nurse-midwives' perspective on intervention outcomes. It is necessary to create environments conducive to knowledge and skill acquisition and invest in developing body awareness and its impact on labor progression. Encouraging women's involvement in decision-making is crucial, especially in less flexible hospital environments.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlighted the value nurse-midwives place on empowering women for active labor. Interventions featured sharing evidence-based practices and birth stories to foster reflection, emphasizing pelvic mobility training and partner involvement. Reflective practices could enable women to explore options and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals during labor.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11339881/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037241","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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A survey on the perceptions of midwives, women, and support persons on the introduction of a support person information resource. 助产士、妇女和辅助人员对引入辅助人员信息资源的看法调查。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-08-22 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/191162
Virginia Stulz, Dorothy Dunham, Tara Farrugia, Nicola Drayton
{"title":"A survey on the perceptions of midwives, women, and support persons on the introduction of a support person information resource.","authors":"Virginia Stulz, Dorothy Dunham, Tara Farrugia, Nicola Drayton","doi":"10.18332/ejm/191162","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/191162","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Midwives in an Australian birth unit undertook a project to develop a resource for women and their support person. The aim of this study was to explore how the women, support persons and midwives viewed the introduction of this resource designed to guide and support women in their choice of support person.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quantitative survey study was used to explore how three participant groups viewed the introduction of a support person information resource. A hospital designed survey was developed for women, support people and midwives. Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 26 and Braun and Clarke's guide for thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>More than half (55%) of the midwives believed that the information resource presented influenced women's choice of support people during labor. Almost three-quarters (72%) of the women did not change their choice of number of support people that they wanted during their labor. The majority (83%) of women would recommend the support person brochure to other women. The majority (83%) of support people stayed the entire duration of labor. Four themes were generated from open-ended questions: value of the information sheet, knowing how to be a support person, connecting midwives with being woman-centered, and choosing the support person.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The availability of an information resource was of benefit for women, support people and midwives, contributing to women feeling more informed in choosing their support person. Midwives felt they had evidence to support conversations with women, contributing to the feeling of being woman-centered. Support people had increased confidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11339884/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037240","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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What is known about changes in pelvic floor muscle strength and tone in women during the childbirth pathway? A scoping review. 关于分娩过程中妇女盆底肌肉力量和张力的变化,我们了解多少?范围综述。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-08-02 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/189955
Andrea Manzotti, Simona Fumagalli, Sonia Zanini, Veronica Brembilla, Adele Alberti, Ilaria Magli, Elis Buratti, Nicoletta Coraglia, Andrea De Fusco, Daniel Zambù, Valeria Zanotta, Antonella Nespoli
{"title":"What is known about changes in pelvic floor muscle strength and tone in women during the childbirth pathway? A scoping review.","authors":"Andrea Manzotti, Simona Fumagalli, Sonia Zanini, Veronica Brembilla, Adele Alberti, Ilaria Magli, Elis Buratti, Nicoletta Coraglia, Andrea De Fusco, Daniel Zambù, Valeria Zanotta, Antonella Nespoli","doi":"10.18332/ejm/189955","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/189955","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This scoping review aims to comprehensively explore the existing research on the changes in pelvic floor function that occur throughout the childbirth pathway (antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal period). Furthermore, it seeks to identify new opportunities and directions for future research in this field. In particular, this review focuses on investigating pelvic floor muscle strength and tone in women during the childbirth pathway.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The following databases were investigated from their inception: PubMed, OVID, Medline, ScienceDirect, The Cochrane Central Library, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro, Scholar Google, Embase, and CINHAIL. Literature research was carried out from March to October 2022. Records identified through database searching were imported to Covidence. According to Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage scoping review framework, researchers screen titles and abstracts for eligibility and exclude records that do not meet the inclusion criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 40 studies were included in the data extraction phase. These articles underwent a review, with a specific emphasis on examining the tone, strength, and distensibility of the pelvic floor throughout the childbirth pathway. Among the selected studies, 22 investigated pelvic floor strength, 7 the distensibility, and 3 articles the tone.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This review identified both areas of agreement and disagreement across all three themes examined, with a particular emphasis on labor and the postpartum period. Notably, the review unveiled a significant scarcity of data concerning the tone of pelvic floor muscles throughout the childbirth pathway. Further studies to investigate the relationship between midwifery care and pelvic floor outcomes are required to improve clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11295251/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141890267","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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Comparing the effectiveness of a breastfeeding arm sling with the normal cross-cradle hold position: A quasi-experimental study in Thailand. 比较母乳喂养手臂吊衣与正常交叉抱枕姿势的效果:泰国的一项准实验研究。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-08-02 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/191253
Pornsri Disorntatiwat, Sudjit Liblub, Mary Steen
{"title":"Comparing the effectiveness of a breastfeeding arm sling with the normal cross-cradle hold position: A quasi-experimental study in Thailand.","authors":"Pornsri Disorntatiwat, Sudjit Liblub, Mary Steen","doi":"10.18332/ejm/191253","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/191253","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In Thailand, the exclusive breastfeeding rate remains low at 14% in 2019, despite the World Health Organization's recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Many mothers experience challenges such as lack of confidence, fatigue, and discomfort while breastfeeding. To address these issues, the novel arm sling innovation device was developed to provide support during breastfeeding. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of breastfeeding using the arm sling versus the normal cross-cradle hold among first-time mothers and to evaluate their satisfaction with the breastfeeding arm sling.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quasi-experimental crossover design was employed in the postpartum unit at Ramathibodi Hospital, Thailand, in 2022. Forty-six first-time mothers breastfed using both a breastfeeding arm sling and the normal cross-cradle hold, with a washout period in between. Breastfeeding effectiveness was measured by mothers and nurse-midwives using questionnaires, and mothers' satisfaction with the sling was assessed. Data were evaluated using descriptive statistics and t-tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The breastfeeding arm sling innovation significantly improved breastfeeding effectiveness compared to the normal cross-cradle hold, reported by both mothers (t=4.32, p<0.001) and nurse-midwives (t=8.93, p<0.001). Most mothers expressed satisfaction with the arm sling, though some design aspects, such as ease of use, require improvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study suggests that the breastfeeding arm sling can potentially improve breastfeeding experiences for first-time mothers. Further research is needed on a larger scale and in more diverse settings to confirm these findings and to improve the sling's design for user-friendliness.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11295250/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141890266","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 aspirin use during pregnancy in community midwifery-led care in the Netherlands: A pilot survey. 荷兰社区助产士主导的孕期阿司匹林使用实施情况:试点调查。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-08-01 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/191161
Jeske M Bij de Weg, Rebecca van Doornik, Kim L H E van den Auweele, Christianne J M de Groot, Marjon A de Boer, Johanna I P de Vries
{"title":"Implementation of aspirin use during pregnancy in community midwifery-led care in the Netherlands: A pilot survey.","authors":"Jeske M Bij de Weg, Rebecca van Doornik, Kim L H E van den Auweele, Christianne J M de Groot, Marjon A de Boer, Johanna I P de Vries","doi":"10.18332/ejm/191161","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/191161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Aspirin nowadays is widely used in pregnancy, but implementation among gynecologists took nearly four decades. For a complete insight in the implementation of aspirin, community midwives are to be involved. Community midwives do not have authority to prescribe aspirin and have to refer to a general practitioner or consultant obstetrician for a prescription.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was an online, national pilot survey about the implementation of aspirin use during pregnancy among independently practicing community midwives consisting of 29 items with five categories: background, advising, prescribing, possible indications, and clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-seven community midwives completed the survey between April and May 2021. All respondents had experience on advising aspirin use in pregnancy. History of preterm pre-eclampsia or HELLP syndrome was identified as a risk factor for developing utero-placental complications by 97.9% of the community midwives. Moderate risk factors in women with otherwise low-risk pregnancy were identified by >75% of the participants. Practical issues in prescribing aspirin were experienced by one-third of the respondents. Suggestions were made to obtain authority for community midwives to prescribe aspirin and improve collaboration with consultant obstetricians and general practitioners.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Community midwives seem to be adequate in identifying risk factors for developing utero-placental complications in women with otherwise low-risk pregnancy. Practical issues for prescribing aspirin occur often. Obtaining authority for community midwives to prescribe aspirin after education should be considered and consulting a consultant obstetrician should become more accessible to overcome the practical issues. Further educating community midwives and general practitioners might improve implementation rates and perinatal outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11292730/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876230","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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Validation of the Greek version of Mother's Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale. 希腊语版母亲自主决策量表(MADM)的验证。
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-07-08 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/189495
Eleni Serpetini, Antigoni Sarantaki, Aikaterini Lykeridou, Sofia Tzamaria, Athina Diamanti
{"title":"Validation of the Greek version of Mother's Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale.","authors":"Eleni Serpetini, Antigoni Sarantaki, Aikaterini Lykeridou, Sofia Tzamaria, Athina Diamanti","doi":"10.18332/ejm/189495","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/189495","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Ensuring expectant mothers have the capacity to make well-informed decisions regarding their prenatal care, encompassing medical interventions, and birthing preferences are crucial for fostering favorable health outcomes for both mother and newborn. The Mother's Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale serves as a commonly utilized tool for evaluating the autonomy of pregnant women in the decision-making processes related to prenatal care and childbirth. The aim of this study is to validate the MADM scale in women who had at least one home childbirth experience in Greece.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective online survey collected data from Greek women with home childbirth experience (January 2010 - December 2023). We utilized a self-administered questionnaire and the Greek version of the MADM scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 162 women, predominantly of Greek nationality (94.4%) and residing in Attica (54%). The MADM scale showed a median score of 38. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated acceptable fit and reliability (comparative fit index, CFI=0.92; Tucker-Lewis index, TLI=0.91; root mean square error of approximation, RMSEA=0.07; Cronbach's α=0.92). Age correlated weakly negatively with the MADM scale score (Spearman's rho= -0.166, p=0.035). Additionally, women attending antenatal preparation courses with a midwife before their first home birth had higher MADM scores (median 39 vs 35, p=0.037).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study underscores the importance of the MADM scale, demonstrating its reliability and validity for women living in Greece. Younger age and attending antenatal preparation courses with a midwife were associated with higher MADM scores, highlighting education's role in maternal autonomy.</p>","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11229043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141559966","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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Perineal protection techniques during labor. 分娩时的会阴保护技术
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European Journal of Midwifery Pub Date : 2024-07-05 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.18332/ejm/190068
Eszter Borján
{"title":"Perineal protection techniques during labor.","authors":"Eszter Borján","doi":"10.18332/ejm/190068","DOIUrl":"10.18332/ejm/190068","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":32920,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Midwifery","volume":"8 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11225174/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555552","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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