Charlotte Brosens, Y. V. Gils, L. Branden, Roxanne Bleijenbergh, Sophie Rimaux, Eveline Mestdagh, Yvonne J. Kuipers
{"title":"Pregnancy-Related Anxiety and Associated Coping Styles and Strategies: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Charlotte Brosens, Y. V. Gils, L. Branden, Roxanne Bleijenbergh, Sophie Rimaux, Eveline Mestdagh, Yvonne J. Kuipers","doi":"10.1891/ijc-2022-0102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/ijc-2022-0102","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Childbirth","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45695982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Registration Experiences of Middle Eastern Qualified Midwives in Australia: A Narrative Case Study Analysis","authors":"Kolsoom Safari, Lisa McKenna, Jenny Davis","doi":"10.1891/ijc-2022-0073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/ijc-2022-0073","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Migrating to Australia to work as a midwife can be challenging, particularly for those from non-English speaking backgrounds, since they must achieve strict qualification standards, English language skills, and professional competence to be eligible for registration. AIM: The purpose of this study was to explore the registration experiences of Middle Eastern-qualified midwives in Australia. METHODS: Multiple case narrative study, underpinned by structuration theory, involving 19 Middle Eastern-qualified midwives from different states of Australia. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted between November 2020 and September 2021 and digitally recorded and then transcribed. Transcriptions were analyzed in three stages, with categories generated in the second stage and core categories developed in the third. RESULTS: This study found that Middle Eastern-qualified midwives’ registration experiences were significantly impacted by evolutions in policies in Australia. The accounts of participants who applied for registration at varying stages suggested the process became more complicated over time. Overall, four categories emerged with varying prominence from the accounts of participants who applied for registration at different times including: language barrier, variation in the process, inadequate orientation, and misdirection . Systemic issues were identified as significant barriers to the registration of Middle Eastern-qualified midwives in Australia. CONCLUSION: With Australia’s reliance on internationally qualified midwives, strategies should be developed to identify the language support, appropriate orientation, and regulatory adjustment necessary to reduce the underutilization of Middle Eastern-qualified midwives.","PeriodicalId":43300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Childbirth","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135220498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Margaret Omowaleola Akinwaare, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Olakekan Uthman, Elizabeth Ike
{"title":"Women’s Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Margaret Omowaleola Akinwaare, Abimbola Oluwatosin, Olakekan Uthman, Elizabeth Ike","doi":"10.1891/ijc-2022-0068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/ijc-2022-0068","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION: Globally, efforts are being made to reduce the menace of maternal death in order to achieve the sustainable development goal. Maternal death has been associated with inadequate Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR), especially in low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, this review assessed birth preparedness and complication readiness in Nigeria. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of published research articles on birth preparedness and complication readiness in Nigeria were done using PubMed, EMBASE, and MEDLINE databases. All published articles from inception to November 2018 were included in the review. A total of 8,913 published articles were identified from an electronic search, and a total of 4,440 studies were included in this review, while only 12 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. RESULTS: The pooled prevalence of “good BPCR” for all studies yielded an estimate of 58.7% (95% CI 43.9%–72.7%). The I 2 statistic was 98%, indicating statistically significant heterogeneity among the studies. The percentage of women with good birth preparedness and complication readiness increases with the year of publication, such that women have tended to be more aware of good birth preparedness and complication readiness in recent years. More than half of the women had knowledge of obstetric danger signs (52.0%, 95% CI 39.5%–64.4%, 10 studies), arranged for transportation (59.5%, 95% CI 36.2%–80.7%, 11 studies), or saved money (63.4%, 95% CI 44.7%–80.2%, 11 studies) as part of the BPCR. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO number CRD42019123220. CONCLUSION: Women in Nigeria are better prepared for birth preparedness and complication readiness in recent years. Therefore, interventions to promote more adequate birth preparedness and complication readiness among women are recommended.","PeriodicalId":43300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Childbirth","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135220499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fetal Middle Cerebral Artery and Umbilical Artery Pulsatility Index Doppler Associations With Pregnancy Risk and Neonatal Outcomes","authors":"D. Setiawan, J. Mose, Muhammad Alamsyah Azis","doi":"10.1891/ijc-2022-0049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/ijc-2022-0049","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Childbirth","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42087018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Natasa Andreou, Y. Ioannou, Stella Petronda, Nuno Ferreira
{"title":"The Key Variables of Paternal Involvement During Pregnancy: A Scoping Review","authors":"Natasa Andreou, Y. Ioannou, Stella Petronda, Nuno Ferreira","doi":"10.1891/ijc-2022-0085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/ijc-2022-0085","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Childbirth","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44410417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aisha Alshdefat, F. Al-Rshoud, Lina Almahmoud, Haya Albibi
{"title":"Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Pregnancy: Pregnant Woman Battled Against Leukemia Until 36 Weeks of Gestation: A Case Report","authors":"Aisha Alshdefat, F. Al-Rshoud, Lina Almahmoud, Haya Albibi","doi":"10.1891/ijc-2022-0072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/ijc-2022-0072","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Childbirth","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48399210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Mahfouz, F. Asali, Tasneem Khalfieh, H. Saleem, Riham Isied, Jumana Rajabi, Oqba Kuran
{"title":"Anxiety and Induction of Labor: Measuring Scales and Associated Factors","authors":"I. Mahfouz, F. Asali, Tasneem Khalfieh, H. Saleem, Riham Isied, Jumana Rajabi, Oqba Kuran","doi":"10.1891/ijc-2022-0015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/ijc-2022-0015","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Childbirth","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44987540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elif Uludağ, Sinem Göral Türkcü, Pınar Serçekuş, Sevgi Özkan
{"title":"The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant Women: A Qualitative Approach","authors":"Elif Uludağ, Sinem Göral Türkcü, Pınar Serçekuş, Sevgi Özkan","doi":"10.1891/ijc-2021-0066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/ijc-2021-0066","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Childbirth","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45961309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Community Perspectives on Home Birth in Saudi Arabia","authors":"Roa Altaweli, Haya S Zedan, Insaf A Shaban","doi":"10.1891/ijc-2022-0018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/ijc-2022-0018","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43300,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Childbirth","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42163297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}