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{"title":"Integrating sexual and reproductive health in higher education and healthcare services in Ukraine: A sustainable initiative for empowering war-affected youth","authors":"Kerstin Erlandsson ,&nbsp;Valeriya Marichereda ,&nbsp;Larysa Klymanska ,&nbsp;Liliia Klos ,&nbsp;Inna Haletska ,&nbsp;Maryna Klimanska ,&nbsp;Daria Drobot ,&nbsp;Viktoriia Borshch ,&nbsp;Kateryna Nitochko ,&nbsp;Iryna Mogilevkina ,&nbsp;Xerxes Marcellas Vlahakis ,&nbsp;Lavrence Daka ,&nbsp;Maya Vergara ,&nbsp;Catrin Borneskog","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101060","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101060","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Integrating Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) into educational programs and healthcare services supports the EU Eastern Partnership and the UN’s Agenda 2030. A Swedish Institute (SI)-funded project empowers undergraduate students in medicine, psychology, and social work to support SRHR among youth and young adults in wartime and post-war Ukraine by incorporating the subject into university curricula. In August 2024, a study tour to Sweden was conducted by managers and faculty from Ukrainian universities, during which the visitors to Sweden identified the need to establish Youth Clinics at Ukrainian universities to address the SRHR needs of the war-affected youth population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101060"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142886564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maternal positions in childbirth – A cohort study of labouring women’s movements and body positions the last 24 hours before birth","authors":"Louise L. Kjeldsen ,&nbsp;Uffe Læssøe ,&nbsp;Jane Marie Bendix ,&nbsp;Rikke D. Maimburg","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101059","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101059","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Maternal position plays an essential role in achieving labour progress as it supports the physiological mechanisms of labour. Evidence supports that adopting upright positions may facilitate physiological childbirth.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To describe the use of various positions<!--> <!-->among nulliparous pregnant women in the last 24 h before birth and describe physical positions in relation to maternal and neonatal outcomes at time of birth.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Cohort study of 105 nulliparous women with an uncomplicated singleton pregnancy. Body position was measured by two triaxial accelerometers (SENS motion®), and maternal and neonatal outcomes at time of birth were obtained from medical records. Positions were described for the total population and further stratified into two groups based on time spent in sacrum non-flexible (lying, sitting) and sacrum flexible (standing, walking) positions.<!--> <!-->Descriptive analyses of maternal position in relation to birth outcomes and comparisons between the two groups were made.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Lying down was the most<!--> <!-->frequent position adapted, with a median time of 659 (78;1208) minutes, equivalent to 11.0 hours. Women spent 1152 (687;1369) minutes in sacrum non-flexible positions, equivalent to 19.2 hours or 80 % of the last 24 hours before childbirth. More than 90 % gave birth in a sacrum non-flexible position. Women spending more time in sacrum non-flexible positions had more epidural analgesia than women spending more time in sacrum flexible positions (42.6 % and 21.3 %, <em>p</em> = 0.03).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Women spent 80% of their time in sacrum non-flexible positions during the last 24 hours before childbirth. At birth, more than 90% gave birth in sacrum non-flexible positions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101059"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“It didn’t turn out as I imagined” − Women’s lived experiences of giving birth to a child born in a persistent occiput posterior position","authors":"Anna Lindgren ,&nbsp;Hanna Grundström ,&nbsp;Kristina Kernell ,&nbsp;Pia Tingström","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101049","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101049","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To explore women’s experience of giving birth to a baby born in a persistent occiput posterior position. The impact of fetal position could significantly affect women’s experiences. There have been limited studies conducted regarding this phenomenon. In this study, particular attention is given to the persistent occiput posterior position. Gaining a deeper understanding of the childbirth experience in relation to the persistent occiput posterior position of the fetus can offer valuable insights for providing appropriate support during childbirth.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 women between July 2021 and May 2022. The data were subsequently analyzed using interpretive phenomenology.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The essence of the women’s lived experience was that childbirth did not turn out quite as they imagined. The essence emerged from two themes, “An unexpected course of childbirth” and “Managed to take command of the situation”. The expectations women hold before childbirth differ from the experiences they encounter afterwards. They experienced loss of control and an unexpected pattern of contractions and progress of birth. Following the birth, they had inquiries regarding the events that transpired during the birth and whether there was any association with the persistent occiput posterior position.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Ultimately, the women were satisfied with giving birth vaginally, even though the childbirth did not turn out as they imagined. Comprehending the experiences of women who give birth with the baby in a persistent occiput posterior position offers crucial understanding for healthcare professionals to support women effectively during childbirth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101049"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142831052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Women’s perceptions of biological causes and potentials of genomic risk markers in postpartum depression: A qualitative study","authors":"Stinne Høgh ,&nbsp;Hanne K. Hegaard ,&nbsp;Kristina M. Renault ,&nbsp;Mette N. Svendsen ,&nbsp;Laura E. Navne ,&nbsp;Vibe G. Frokjaer","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101057","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Postpartum depression affects 10–15% of women. Novel evidence suggests that genomic markers for enhanced sensitivity to estradiol signaling may help identify women at high risk of postpartum depression. We explored the women’s perceptions of testing for genomic risk markers for developing postpartum depression.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 Danish women who had a history of postpartum depression using a phenomenological approach. A transdisciplinary group of researchers analyzed the interviews thematically. Through the concept of <em>potentiality</em>, we unfolded the women’s perceptions regarding testing for genomic risk markers for postpartum depression.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We identified three key themes. <em>1) Biology as a contributing factor to postpartum depression.</em> Only a few women thought postpartum depression could be related to a sensitivity to hormonal changes. <em>2) The role of external events in making sense of postpartum depression.</em> Most women perceived their postpartum depression as primarily triggered by external factors rather than biological factors. <em>3) The ambiguous potentiality of testing for genomic risk markers of postpartum depression.</em> Testing for genomic risk markers was envisioned by some women as having the potential to prevent postpartum depression and reduce stigma. Yet, at the same time, knowing their risk was perceived as holding the potential to induce depressive symptoms.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>We found that to some women, knowledge about genomic risk markers introduced hope regarding possible prevention and, at the same time, it introduced concerns about inducing depressive symptoms. We suggest considering such perceptions if implementing new genomic risk marker technologies in risk profiling.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101057"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142815211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial well-being and diabetes distress in the transition to motherhood among women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes","authors":"Bodil Rasmussen ,&nbsp;Alemayehu Mekonnen ,&nbsp;Georgia Geller ,&nbsp;Sara Holton ,&nbsp;Liliana Orellana ,&nbsp;Alison Nankervis ,&nbsp;Christine Houlihan ,&nbsp;Christel Hendrieckx ,&nbsp;Cheryl Steele ,&nbsp;Catharine McNamara ,&nbsp;Meaghan Read ,&nbsp;Karen Wynter","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101048","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101048","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To investigate the associations between psychological well-being, measured with the Postnatal Well-being in Transition (PostTrans) Questionnaire, and diabetes distress among mothers with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>Eighty-two postnatal women completed a cross-sectional survey. The survey included the Diabetes Distress Scale, and the PostTrans Questionnaire to assess the psychosocial well-being of women transitioning to motherhood. Linear and logistic regressions were used to assess associations.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Using the Diabetes Distress Scale (cut-off score ≥ 2), the overall prevalence of diabetes distress was 64 %. Psychosocial well-being was negatively associated with diabetes distress (B=─1.65; 95 % CI, ─2.02, ─1.29; P &lt; 0.001), and more strongly with regimen-related distress (B= ─1.90; 95 % CI, ─2.44, ─1.35; P &lt; 0.001). Four sub-scales of the PostTrans Questionnaire (coping with diabetes and managing an infant, anxiety and guilt about diabetes, sensitivity to opinions, healthcare professional support and information) were negatively associated with diabetes distress score (B between ─0.42 and ─0.68), while receiving family support and prioritising self-care did not show a statistically significant association with diabetes distress.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Psychological factors unique to postnatal women and a lack of healthcare professional support are significantly associated with diabetes distress. However, it is unclear whether lack of family support and self-care behaviours could contribute to increased diabetes distress. Interventions that target psychological factors and that involve healthcare professionals, may optimise diabetes self-management and infant care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101048"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142792960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of delayed termination of pregnancy in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey, 2019–21","authors":"Chander Shekhar ,&nbsp;Harihar Sahoo ,&nbsp;Labhita Das","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101047","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101047","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Compared to first trimester abortions, those in the second trimester significantly contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income settings where access to safe second trimester abortion services is restricted. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with induced second trimester abortions in India.</div><div>Data and methods: Retrospective calendar data for 7,696 women aged 15–49 years from fifth round of National Family Health Survey (2019–2021) was used for the study. Bivariate analysis was conducted to determine the prevalence of second trimester abortion, while logistic regression was utilized to model the factors associated with second trimester abortion.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>thirteen percent of all women who underwent an abortion had delayed their termination till second trimester. A significant proportion of women without children and without a male child were observed to have a high rate of delayed termination. The likelihood of terminating the pregnancy at an advanced gestational stage was also found to be higher among women who had no children or a male child.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The findings emphasize the urgent need to address son-preference prevalent in certain regions of India. Again, to improve the reproductive health of women in India accessible and comprehensive abortion care is imperative to prevent delays that could exacerbate complications and add many fold risks to women’s health. Furthermore, there is a need for strengthened governmental initiatives, especially targeting underprivileged communities, to encourage the uptake of contraceptives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101047"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142792959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Facilitators and barriers for digital screening and a supportive intervention within antenatal care among danish pregnant women facing intimate partner violence: A qualitative study nested in the STOP study","authors":"Karen Andreasen ,&nbsp;Vibeke Rasch ,&nbsp;Sarah Dokkedahl ,&nbsp;Berit Schei ,&nbsp;Ditte S. Linde","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101046","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101046","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To understand barriers and facilitators for participation in digital IPV screening and a digital supportive intervention among pregnant women.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Pregnant women attending standard antenatal care in the Region of Southern Denmark were systematically screened for IPV through a digital questionnaire. Those who screened positive were offered 3–6 video consultations with midwives and access to safety planning app. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with pregnant women who screened positive for IPV and participated in a digital supportive intervention.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twenty pregnant women were interviewed, and the following facilitators for participation were highlighted: The digital systematic screening approach was acceptable and helped acknowledge IPV exposure as women experienced it as more private and allowed for reflection time compared to risk-based, face-to-face screening. Video counselling was highly acceptable, as the digital approach eased conversations on sensitive topics and the flexibility boosted participation. Trust in the healthcare system, having a trained midwife as a counsellor, and familiarity with the digital tool enhanced participation. Barriers included concerns about disclosing IPV, technological issues, and the need for a private space for counselling. Additionally, women who had experienced digital violence were uncomfortable with the digital nature of the intervention. The safety app was perceived as being inefficient as it did not meet the needs of the women.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Systematic digital screening and supportive video counselling for IPV within antenatal care is well-received among pregnant women as it offers increased privacy and flexibility and facilitating discussions on sensitive topics. To enhance participation, barriers such as confidentiality concerns, technological challenges, and the need for private counselling spaces must be addressed. Incorporating digital tools into antenatal care can supplement other support services and increase the proportion of pregnant women who receive help.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article 101046"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142747646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"I had to tell to survive“- a cross-sectional study on exposure to intimate partner violence in pregnant women and the importance of screening","authors":"Ragnhild Eikemo ,&nbsp;Ylva Elvin-Nowak ,&nbsp;Susanne Åhlund ,&nbsp;Anna Vikström ,&nbsp;Viola Nyman ,&nbsp;Wibke Jonas ,&nbsp;Mia Barimani","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101045","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101045","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>There is a lack of knowledge in Swedish healthcare regarding correlations of exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) from before to during pregnancy, and associated factors as well as pregnant women’s perceptions related to screening for IPV in healthcare settings. The frequency of women exposed to IPV during pregnancy is difficult to establish as it is reported at different rates across different studies, depending on the definitions and screening strategies used.</div></div><div><h3>Aims</h3><div>1. Describe prevalence of IPV experienced by pregnant women. 2. Investigate changes in IPV exposure before and during pregnancy. 3. Examine frequency of screening and women’s opportunities and willingness to talk about IPV exposure<strong>.</strong> Methods.</div><div>A cross-sectional survey in Stockholm, Sweden.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>6.2 % of women (n = 202) reported exposure to IPV before pregnancy and 2.1 % (n = 72) reported exposure during pregnancy, of these, sixteen women reported exposure only during pregnancy. There were significant associations between exposure to IPV and symptoms of depression, age, living situations and employment status. Sixty-four percent of the exposed women were asked about violence in healthcare settings.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>An important finding was that the frequency of IPV decreased from before to during pregnancy. The reasons for this are unknown but may be multi-factorial.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our investigation provides crucial insights into IPV during pregnancy. Results highlight that relying solely on prevalence rates is inadequate to understand the complexity of IPV exposure related to pregnancy. Screening for IPV and understanding how women perceive and disclose their exposure is complex yet vital for midwives in antenatal care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article 101045"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142649937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing awareness of danger signs of pregnancy and its associated factors among pregnant women in Libya: A cross-sectional study","authors":"Joe C. Elhage ,&nbsp;Zinelabedin Mohamed ,&nbsp;Nour El Bizri ,&nbsp;Amira Badr Khalefa ,&nbsp;Nour Fakih","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101044","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101044","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The maternal mortality rate in Libya surpasses the regional average and is primarily due to sepsis, hemorrhages, hypertension, and other factors, highlighting gaps in maternal knowledge and access to quality care. This study aimed to assess the awareness of obstetric danger signs and associated factors among pregnant women attending the outpatient clinic of Tobruk Medical Center, Libya.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from August to October 2023, involving 301 pregnant women visiting the outpatient clinic. Convenience sampling was utilized, and data were collected using structured questionnaires. Data were initially stored in Excel and then imported into R (version 4.3.1) for analysis. Descriptive statistics were applied to both categorical and continuous variables. Logistic regression was used to study the association between awareness of danger signs and socio-demographic variables, with p-values calculated and multivariate analysis performed to adjust for confounding factors.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Results revealed that 239 (79.4%) pregnant women were aware of danger signs. Additionally, the most cited danger signs were “fatigue” (41.5%) and “severe headache” (23.3%), whereas the least common was “sudden gush of fluids” (10.6%). Marital status was found to be an independent predictor of knowledge about pregnancy danger signs, whereby married women were more likely to have awareness than divorced women (AOR:0.16, CI: 0.04–0.71, P-value: 0.016).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>To improve maternal healthcare, ANC units should focus on educating patients about under-recognized signs and encourage peer discussions through social media. These steps aim to enhance preparedness and reduce pregnancy-related complications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article 101044"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142640278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Storytelling in midwifery: ‘Not just for entertainment’","authors":"Kate Griew ,&nbsp;Catherine Dunphy ,&nbsp;Greg Fairbrother","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2024.101040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The practice of sharing work-related stories has been shown to positively influence the learning experiences of student midwives. Less is known about the use of storytelling in general midwifery practice.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To explore the practice of sharing stories in midwifery, with a focus on story type, content and the reasons why stories are told.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A descriptive qualitative study utilising interviews was conducted among 17 midwives from two metropolitan maternity units in Sydney, Australia. Participants were asked to tell a story or stories they often told between midwives and then answer questions about storytelling.</div><div><em>Findings</em>: Following descriptive analysis, seven story types were identified: ‘clinical mishap’, ‘humorous’, ‘embarrassing or vulnerable situation’, ‘dramatic situation’,’grief’, ’connection and kindness’ and ‘positive outcome’. Thematic analysis identified three main reasons behind the choice of story: ‘to promote learning’, ‘to build culture’ and ‘to celebrate midwifery practice’. Descriptive results were mapped against a contemporary model of maternity care and found to resonate with all domains in the model.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Storytelling was found to be highly valued by midwives. The wholistic scope of stories suggests that the practice promotes positive learning and culture related benefits in midwifery and maternity care.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Storytelling in midwifery is a brief but powerful intervention which serves multiple practice and professional development goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article 101040"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142640286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}