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Integrating family planning with reproductive health services: A multi-case study protocol 将计划生育与生殖健康服务相结合:多案例研究协议
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-03-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101090
Farina Gul , Zohra S Lassi , Gizachew A Tessema , Mohammad Afzal Mahmood
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Fostering empowerment through communication: The needs, expectations, and experience of maternity care among polish migrant women in Iceland 通过沟通促进赋权:冰岛波兰移民妇女的产妇护理需求、期望和经验
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101087
Embla Ýr Guðmundsdóttir , Marianne Nieuwenhuijze , Annadís Greta Rúdólfsdóttir , Helga Gottfreðsdóttir
{"title":"Fostering empowerment through communication: The needs, expectations, and experience of maternity care among polish migrant women in Iceland","authors":"Embla Ýr Guðmundsdóttir ,&nbsp;Marianne Nieuwenhuijze ,&nbsp;Annadís Greta Rúdólfsdóttir ,&nbsp;Helga Gottfreðsdóttir","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101087","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101087","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Over recent decades, Iceland has evolved into a more diverse society, revealing disparities in perinatal outcomes for migrant women. This study explored the needs, expectations, and experiences of Polish migrant women regarding midwifery care during childbirth in Iceland.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This longitudinal qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews conducted from December 2021 to May 2022. Eight Polish women participated in two interviews: one during their third trimester pregnancy (T1) and another within 12 weeks postpartum (T2). The interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The longitudinal analysis generated two overarching themes: (1) Wishing for respectful individualized care and (2) The importance of receiving adequate information and sharing preferences. Additionally, one theme was constructed from T1: (1) Feeling misunderstood, isolated, and longing for support. From T2, two themes were deweloped: (1) The value of emotional and practical support from both midwives and partners during pregnancy and birth and (2) The importance of having a voice in the care process.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Insecurity about pain management and communication challenges were common. Open dialogue and strong connections with midwives were essential for positive care experiences. This study highlights gaps in language support, cultural sensitivity, and tailored information in Icelandic maternity care for Polish migrant women. Providing individualized care, marked by respect and clear communication, empowers women to make informed decisions and fosters a sense of control during childbirth. Addressing these gaps is vital for improving perinatal outcomes and ensuring equitable, comprehensive support for all women during this transformative life event.<ul><li><span>•</span><span><div><strong>Issue:</strong> Migrant women often face unique challenges in maternity care, leading to poorer birth outcomes and unmet needs during childbirth.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div><strong>What is already known:</strong> Research highlights that migrant women may experience communication barriers, lack of culturally appropriate support, and increased vulnerability in healthcare settings.</div></span></li><li><span>•</span><span><div><strong>What this paper adds:</strong> This study reveals specific gaps in language support, cultural sensitivity, and tailored information within Icelandic maternity care for Polish migrant women. By interviewing the same women both during pregnancy and postpartum, the study also provides a unique perspective on their evolving needs, expectations, and experiences. It highlights the importance of addressing these areas to enhance the sense of empowerment and overall satisfaction during childbirth.</div></span></li></ul></div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 101087"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143684845","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}
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“Deprived of my autonomy.” Women’s experiences and self-concepts of Hyperemesis Gravidarum − A qualitative study “剥夺了我的自主权。”女性妊娠剧吐的经历与自我概念——一项定性研究
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-03-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101086
Louise Lindgren , Sophia Holmlund , Tooba Choudri , Malin L. Nording , Marie-Therese Vinnars , Maria Lindqvist
{"title":"“Deprived of my autonomy.” Women’s experiences and self-concepts of Hyperemesis Gravidarum − A qualitative study","authors":"Louise Lindgren ,&nbsp;Sophia Holmlund ,&nbsp;Tooba Choudri ,&nbsp;Malin L. Nording ,&nbsp;Marie-Therese Vinnars ,&nbsp;Maria Lindqvist","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101086","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101086","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Hyperemesis Gravidarum affects women’s health on a physical, psychological, and socioeconomic level, and they express a need for acknowledgement from family and healthcare providers. Historically associated with hysteria, Hyperemesis Gravidarum may still be stigmatised due to lingering perceptions of it as a psychological issue. To enhance understanding of the disease’s impact on women’s health, this study aimed to explore women’s experiences and self-concepts of Hyperemesis Gravidarum.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Participants were recruited from a social media platform with the following criteria: i) women in Sweden with Hyperemesis Gravidarum who debuted before week 22 of pregnancy, ii) who gave birth within the last four years, and iii) who received intravenous fluid therapy during their illness. Data were gathered through 15 digital, individual, semi-structured, in-depth interviews and were analysed with Reflexive Thematic Analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean age of participants was 32. The majority experienced HG within 12–36 months before the interview and were living with a partner. The overarching theme, “<em>Deprived of my Autonomy</em>”, depicts the woman’s transition from being responsible, reliable and hard-working to becoming a woman who perceived herself as <em>disempowered, unprioritised</em> and <em>dependent</em>.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The women experienced a new perception of themselves as unable to meet their own and others’ expectations in managing pregnancy, family, and work and as individuals disbelieved by the healthcare system. Healthcare professionals’ neglectful attitudes may contribute to self-stigma with isolation, and low social support as a result. Healthcare professionals must recognise the impact of dismissive behaviour and implement validating and empowering support structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 101086"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143629102","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}
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The conceptualisation and evolution of psychological birth trauma in the absence of identifiable risk factors: A scoping review 在没有可识别的危险因素的情况下,心理出生创伤的概念化和演变:范围审查
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-03-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101084
Melissa Freestun , Kendall George Midwife , Cecelia O’Brien , Cate Nagle Midwife
{"title":"The conceptualisation and evolution of psychological birth trauma in the absence of identifiable risk factors: A scoping review","authors":"Melissa Freestun ,&nbsp;Kendall George Midwife ,&nbsp;Cecelia O’Brien ,&nbsp;Cate Nagle Midwife","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101084","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101084","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Psychological birth trauma is an emerging area of childbirth research lacking a universally accepted definition.<!--> <!-->This scoping review explores how psychological birth trauma has been conceptualised in the literature, focusing on perinatal women without identifiable risk factors (e.g., physical injury, maternal morbidity risk, or prior vulnerabilities).</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To understand the conceptualisation and evolution of psychological birth trauma according to the research literature, map the existing literature on psychological birth trauma, identify key elements and research gaps, and provide insights into the conceptual evolution of psychological birth trauma in the absence of identifiable risk factors.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Seven databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Scopus, Cochrane, Informit, Emcare) were searched for published, peer-reviewed studies on psychological birth trauma without identifiable risk factors.<!--> <!-->A scoping review following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework synthesised findings from 231 articles.<!--> <!-->Data were charted to identify key elements and patterns.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Five key elements central to psychological birth trauma were identified: variables of psychological trauma, long-term psychological effects, relational and social dynamics, subjective appraisals, and cultural influences.<!--> <!-->Psychological birth trauma is distinct from broader terms like “birth trauma” or “traumatic childbirth,” given its emphasis on emotional and psychological consequences.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Conceptual frameworks for psychological birth trauma and traumatic childbirth may guide future refinement and standardised terminology. Unique psychological dimensions are apparent in women who describe childbirth as traumatic despite lacking identifiable risk factors. This review underscores the need for multidisciplinary research to refine definitions and lays the groundwork for advancing conceptualisations and supporting women’s wellbeing in childbirth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 101084"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143619804","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}
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The road to equity: A scoping review of the evidence and practices on abortion policies and services in Sweden 通往公平之路:对瑞典堕胎政策和服务的证据和做法的范围审查
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101071
Anna Wängborg , Johanna Schmidt , Cristina Mattison, Kirsty Bourret, Marie Klingberg Allvin
{"title":"The road to equity: A scoping review of the evidence and practices on abortion policies and services in Sweden","authors":"Anna Wängborg ,&nbsp;Johanna Schmidt ,&nbsp;Cristina Mattison,&nbsp;Kirsty Bourret,&nbsp;Marie Klingberg Allvin","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101071","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101071","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The aims of this study are to i) map and synthesize scientific evidence on abortion policies and service provision and delivery developments in Sweden and ii) identify potential facilitators and barriers to equitable abortion services nationally.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A scoping review of peer-reviewed papers (n = 51) and grey literature (n = 23) published 1975–2024 was conducted. The PRISMA-ScR protocol for scoping reviews was followed. Seventy-four (n = 74) documents were included, and a qualitative synthesis was used to summarize, analyze, and assess the body of evidence identified.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Divergence in clinical guidelines was found and indicates inconsistencies in service delivery. Although there is strong evidence supporting midwife’s role in delivering medication abortion, it has not been fully implemented and differs between and within regions. The Swedish abortion legislation prevents the implementation of midwives being key providers of medication abortion and self-managed home abortions in whole, thereby hampering access. The gap analysis show that although abortion services have been well researched, the experiences of migrants are scarcely addressed, and those of LGBTQI + people and persons with disabilities are absent.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Significant progress has been made in advancing access to equitable abortion services through legislative developments, medical innovations and the expansion of midwifery-led medication abortion services. However, some barriers remain including variability in service delivery and there is a research gap from an intersectional perspective. To better inform policy and practice, future research could apply a reproductive justice lens to explore how ethnicity, gender, disability and sexuality intersect and shape access to and experience of abortion services.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101071"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143548773","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}
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Women experiencing the second stage of labour for the first time: A qualitative free-text analysis within the Oneplus trial 第一次经历第二阶段分娩的妇女:一加试验中的定性自由文本分析
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101083
Mia Vilhelmsen , Malin Edqvist , Christine Rubertsson , Karin Ängeby
{"title":"Women experiencing the second stage of labour for the first time: A qualitative free-text analysis within the Oneplus trial","authors":"Mia Vilhelmsen ,&nbsp;Malin Edqvist ,&nbsp;Christine Rubertsson ,&nbsp;Karin Ängeby","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101083","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101083","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Title</h3><div>Women experiencing the second stage of labour for the first time: a qualitative free-text analysis within the Oneplus trial.</div></div><div><h3>Background</h3><div>The second stage of labour is the time from full cervical dilation to the birth of the baby. The risks to the woman and the baby are increased during this stage, leading to intensified midwifery care. A positive birth experience is a significant goal of intrapartum care and it is important to investigate how women experience the second stage of labour in particular.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>The aim was to explore women’s experiences of the second stage of labour in their first vaginal birth.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This qualitative study analysed data from the Oneplus trial’s one-month postpartum follow-up questionnaire. The questionnaire included an open-ended question about the second stage of labour and the free-text answers were analysed using inductive and manifest qualitative content analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The open-ended question was answered by 865 women and three categories emerged. In the first category, women described their physical and emotional sensations during this stage. The other two categories concerned women’s relationship with midwives. The relationship was a major contributor to a positive experience but also had the opposite potential. Midwives’ use of instructions mostly regarded pushing technique. When women were given instructions, it could lead to feelings of blame instead of accomplishment.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The result showed the essentiality of midwifery care during the second stage of labour, as it contained both emotional support and guidance which affected the women’s experiences positively. The experience of being instructed by the midwife during the second stage of labour is more complex and needs further research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 101083"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143526893","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}
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Comparing perceived heating effect and intensity of therapeutic ultrasound between breast tissue and calf muscle in lactating women: An observational study 比较哺乳期妇女乳腺组织和小腿肌肉治疗超声的感知加热效应和强度:一项观察性研究
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101082
Lauren Neill , Elizabeth Eske , Wan Hui Yip , Lalitha Gurram , Beatriz IR de Oliveira , Adelle McArdle , Melinda Cooper , Angela Jacques , Leanda McKenna
{"title":"Comparing perceived heating effect and intensity of therapeutic ultrasound between breast tissue and calf muscle in lactating women: An observational study","authors":"Lauren Neill ,&nbsp;Elizabeth Eske ,&nbsp;Wan Hui Yip ,&nbsp;Lalitha Gurram ,&nbsp;Beatriz IR de Oliveira ,&nbsp;Adelle McArdle ,&nbsp;Melinda Cooper ,&nbsp;Angela Jacques ,&nbsp;Leanda McKenna","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101082","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101082","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) is the most common physiotherapy treatment for inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast. However, effective parameters for treatment are unknown, and based on musculoskeletal evidence. This study’s aims were to determine the difference in heat perception (using TUS) between lactating breast and calf muscle tissue and the range of intensities required for heating perception in healthy lactating women.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>This repeated measures study recruited lactating mothers who exclusively breastfed infants aged 6 months or younger who responded to social media posts and flyers placed in medical offices. TUS was sequentially applied to the breast and calf, starting from 1Wcm<sup>2</sup>. The intensity at which participants reported first perceived warmth and then most tolerable warmth (or 2.5Wcm<sup>2</sup>) for the breast and the calf was recorded.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Fifty mothers (mean age, BMI = 31.6 years, 26.5), first perceived warmth at lower intensities in the breast (Z = −3.637,p &lt; 0.001), but there was no difference between locations for most tolerable warmth (Z = −1.165,p = 0.244). Factors associated with higher perception of first warmth were antidepressant use (β = 0.369[95 %CI:0.103–0.635],p = 0.007) and calf location (β = 0.286[95 %CI:0.055–0.516],p = 0.015). Higher body mass index was the only factor associated with higher perception of tolerable warmth (β = 0.024[95 %CI:0.004–0.044],p = 0.017). The range of intensities required to perceive heating in the breast were 1–2.5Wcm<sup>2</sup>.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>As perception of breast and calf warmth differs, TUS parameters used to treat musculoskeletal conditions may not be appropriate for inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast. Additional studies are needed to determine the tolerability and effectiveness of TUS using different intensities when treating women with ICLB.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 101082"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143521049","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}
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Perceptions of the Black population on fertility care: A scoping review 黑人对生育护理的看法:范围审查
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101080
Sara Ibrahim , Jaymie Varenbut , Salwa Farooqi , Modupe Tunde-Byass
{"title":"Perceptions of the Black population on fertility care: A scoping review","authors":"Sara Ibrahim ,&nbsp;Jaymie Varenbut ,&nbsp;Salwa Farooqi ,&nbsp;Modupe Tunde-Byass","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101080","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101080","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), offer hope for people struggling with infertility. Studies demonstrate that disparities in access and experiences with fertility care exist among different racial groups, particularly affecting Black women. This scoping review aims to explore Black women’s perceptions of fertility care and psychosocial barriers that they encounter when accessing care. This scoping review follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) Checklist. Three databases including OVID Medline, PubMed, and Embase, were searched using keywords that resulted in 12 studies that explored barriers to fertility care for Black women. Identified barriers included discrimination, lack of knowledge, and a lack of cultural sensitivity among physicians. The financial cost of treatment was the most frequently reported barrier to infertility treatment. Identified facilitators to infertility treatment included a thorough understanding of the treatment plan and procedures, culturally competent providers, and fertility counseling for patients including education on existing insurance coverage for infertility treatments. Recognizing disparities in IVF outcomes, and identifying both barriers and facilitators to treatment, is an essential first step toward improving fertility care outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 101080"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143579714","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}
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Women’s experiences of participating in a digital continuity of care model designed for fear of birth in a rural setting 妇女参与数字连续护理模式的经验,这种模式是为了避免在农村环境中分娩而设计的
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101081
Klockar Linda Nääs , Margareta Johansson , Ingela Wiklund , Ingegerd Hildingsson
{"title":"Women’s experiences of participating in a digital continuity of care model designed for fear of birth in a rural setting","authors":"Klockar Linda Nääs ,&nbsp;Margareta Johansson ,&nbsp;Ingela Wiklund ,&nbsp;Ingegerd Hildingsson","doi":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101081","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101081","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Midwifery continuity models are highly recommended. Women with fear of birth living in rural areas might have difficulties accessing such care. Technology can play a role in enhancing contact with midwives during pregnancy and childbirth for these women.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The aim of this study was to elucidate women’s experiences of participating in a digital continuity of care model designed for pregnant women with fear of birth.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A qualitative interview design, employing interviews with 15 women participating in a midwifery continuity project directed towards women with fear of birth. The participants used e-health tools for communication with midwives during their pregnancy and childbirth. Reflexive thematic analysis was used.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analysis resulted in an overarching theme: ‘<em>A digital continuity model of midwifery care for women with fear of birth in a rural area is attractive’</em>. The model created positive outcomes in terms of sustainability and use of resources. The women reported enhanced autonomy and reduced stress. Continuity of care fostered confidence and security throughout childbirth for the women, supported by a strong relationship with their midwives. The individualised care, which addressed mental health challenges and fears stemming from past childbirth experiences, led to positive outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>A model with continuity using digital e-health could be a solution to meet women’s needs in rural areas during childbirth, who suffer from fear of birth or have mental health problems. Care models need to be tailored to regional conditions, considering factors such as midwifery availability and geographical challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54199,"journal":{"name":"Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 101081"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143509223","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}
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Sexual & reproductive healthcare 性与生殖保健
IF 1.4 3区 医学
Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare Pub Date : 2025-02-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2025.101079
Susie Kilshaw
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