Pub Date : 2024-04-04DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100969
Danielle Solomon , Jo Gibbs , Fiona Burns , Caroline A Sabin
Background
Unmet need within sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a concept that is difficult to define and measure. This qualitative Delphi exercise was used to ascertain the opinions of SRH professionals on the conceptualisation and measurement of unmet need within SRH.
Methods
This exercise was carried out in two rounds. In the first round, respondents responded narratively to three prompts, which were then used to create a series of statements. In the second round, participants responded narratively to the statements created in the first round. Responses from both rounds were then coded and analysed thematically.
Results
Participants felt that an understanding of unmet need is an important part of SRH service design and provision, and believed that certain populations are often underrepresented within the datasets that are used to assess unmet need. Many respondents felt that a full understanding of unmet need within SRH would only come from involvement of relevant stakeholders in the process of investigating unmet need, and that qualitative methods may also have a role to play in gaining a more holistic understanding of unmet need within SRH.
Conclusions
Respondents within this study felt that unmet need is complex concept that has a significant impact on service delivery and the outcomes and experiences of the most vulnerable populations. We need to improve our understanding of unmet need and prioritise stakeholder voices if we want to create interventions that address unmet need within SRH.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-27DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100968
Karen Frydenrejn Funderskov , Marie Konge Nielsen , Dorthe Boe Danbjørg , Mette Juel Rothmann , Anette Werner
Objectives
Denmark and many high-income countries have seen an increase in the number of single women getting pregnant through medical assisted reproduction (MAR). These women are also named solo mothers. According to the Danish Health Authorities, they should, as all other pregnant women, be offered antenatal education. The aim of this study was to explore solo mothers’ needs in order to prepare them for childbirth and parenthood.
Methods
This qualitative study was set to investigate solo mothers’ experiences and requirements during pregnancy to prepare them for childbirth and parenting. Semi-structured interviews were conducted by telephone or face-to-face. A systematic text condensation and interpretation was used to analyse data.
Results
38 interviews were conducted before and after pregnancy. Twenty solo mothers participated in the study. Three themes emerged from the analysis: ‘Confrontation with the normative pregnancy’, ‘Mirroring and network’ and ‘Using formal and informal sources to gain information’.
Conclusion
The conventional antenatal packages offered by the healthcare system did not meet the solo mothers’ needs. The women called for content and information tailored to single parents. Solo mothers may benefit from structured antenatal classes in small groups. Being with like-minded women was essential for preparing for childbirth and parenting.
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At St. Olav’s University Hospital in Trondheim, Norway, “Midwife Home” (MH) is an integrated home-based postnatal service for mothers who want early discharge (i.e. 6–24 h) after giving birth. The purpose of our study was to evaluate MH by (1) describing the characteristics of mother–newborn pairs followed up by MH to investigate whether the service has an appropriate target group; (2) describing the number and causes of possible readmissions for safety; (3) investigating whether MH follows the criteria set for the service; and (4) exploring whether the service facilitates continuity of care.
Methods
Following a cross-sectional design, we collected data from medical records at St. Olav’s University Hospital.
Results
In the 212 mother–newborn pairs investigated, most mothers had a high level of education, were multiparous, had vaginal delivery, did not experience postpartum haemorrhage exceeding 500 mL, experienced first-degree or no perineal tear and started breastfeeding before discharge from hospital. Most newborns had a birthweight of 3000–4000 g and an APGAR score exceeding 7 after 5 min. Within the first six weeks postpartum, 1.4 % of the mothers and 2.3 % of the newborns were readmitted.
Conclusion
Mothers who choose follow-up by MH represent a homogeneous group of healthy, highly educated multiparous mothers with uncomplicated births and healthy newborns. The low number of readmissions imply that MH is a safe service, and that the target group is appropriate.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-20DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100966
H. Bittleston , J.S. Hocking , M. Temple-Smith , L. Sanci , J.L. Goller , J. Coombe
Objective
Young people are a priority group for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care. We considered which SRH topics young Australians want to discuss with a general practitioner (GP) and explored barriers they encounter to discussing these issues.
Methods
We conducted an online survey (2nd May – 21st June 2022) of Australians aged 16–29 years. Participants were asked to identify from a list of SRH topics which they wanted to discuss, but never had, with a GP. Those who selected any topic/s (with ‘undiscussed SRH issues’) were asked a free-text follow-up question about what prevented them from discussing issues. We explored characteristics associated with having undiscussed issues using multivariate logistic regression. Free-text comments were analysed using content analysis.
Results
A total of 1887 people completed relevant survey questions. Most (67.1 %) were women and 48.5 % were heterosexual. Two-thirds (67.0 %) had a usual GP. Nearly half (45.6 %) had undiscussed issues. Most commonly, women wanted to discuss cervical screening and sexual problems, and men wanted to discuss sexual problems and STIs. Participants who were male, older, heterosexual, and with a usual GP were least likely to have undiscussed issues. Barriers to accessing care for SRH were identified from free-text comments, including discomfort, lack of opportunity, fear of negative outcomes, low priority of SRH issues, and perceptions about the role and expertise of GPs.
Conclusions
Many young people would welcome more preventative SRH care. Young people may be reassured that all issues, including sexual difficulties and dysfunction, are appropriate to discuss with a GP.
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Pub Date : 2024-03-11DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100958
Linnéa Lindroos , Verena Sengpiel , Helen Elden
Introduction
Obstetric emergency triage is a relatively new form of emergency triage and is not yet implemented in Sweden. Adaptations enables safe assessment of the childbearing woman, fetus and labor status. Failure to identify severely ill childbearing women and women post childbirth has repeatedly led to adverse outcomes. Introducing obstetric emergency triage constitutes a profound alteration in management that may challenge preconceived notions on how to provide best care. This study aimed at exploring and describing obstetric staff’s experiences of working with obstetric emergency triage.
Materials and Methods
Thirteen obstetricians, midwives and auxiliary nurses at an obstetric emergency department in eastern Sweden were recruited by purposeful sampling. Individual qualitative interviews underwent inductive qualitative content analysis according to Graneheim and Lundman.
Results
An overarching theme − A new mindset − emerged from the analysis, comprising the four categories: Implications for the individual caregiver’s own work, An improved organization, Improved patient care. Initial skepticism to triage changed towards a positive attitude during implementation, identifying barriers and facilitators for successful implementation.
Conclusions
This first study exploring Swedish obstetric staff’s perception of obstetric emergency triage as a working method suggests that, given time for implementation, a new mindset in obstetric emergency care might develop. Triage provides structure and a sense of control through a clear and quick overview of childbearing women seeking emergency care and enhances teamwork by improving communication. Triage directs attention toward aberrations and promotes reflection and action, improving patient safety.
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The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the prenatal and postnatal versions of the Postpartum Depression Predictors Inventory-Revised (PDPI-R) and to examine the predictive validity of PDPI-R in Turkish women, considering two gold standards to determine postpartum depression (PPD).
Methods
This prospective longitudinal study was conducted between August 2021 and September 2023. A total of 301 pregnant women participated in the study. Participants completed the PDPI-R during the third trimester of pregnancy (T1) and at 4 weeks postpartum (T2). At T2, participants also completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), and women were interviewed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Disorders.
Results
The prenatal version of the PDPI-R predicted PPD with 64% (R:0.64) accuracy on the basis of the EPDS and 78% accuracy (R:0.78) according to DSM IV criteria. The postnatal version of the PDPI-R predicted PPD with 71% (R:0.71) accuracy on the basis of the EPDS and 81% accuracy (R:0.781) based on DSM IV criteria. The cut-off points exhibited the highest sensitivity and specificity values at 8.5 for the prenatal version and 10.5 for the postnatal version.
Conclusions
The PDPI-R is a valid and reliable screening tool for identifying Turkish women at high risk of developing PPD and for estimating the psychosocial risk associated with PPD.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100957
Ingegerd Hildingsson , Hanna Fahlbeck , Birgitta Larsson , Margareta Johansson
Background
Midwifery continuity models are growing worldwide, but few such alternatives are available in Sweden. There is sparse knowledge about Swedish midwives’ attitudes about midwifery continuity models.
Aim
The aim of this study was to explore Swedish midwives’ attitudes toward continuity models. An additional aim was to evaluate the psychometric properties of a previously developed instrument measuring attitudes to continuity models.
Methods
A cross-sectional survey of a national sample of 2537 midwives in Sweden. The participants completed a questionnaire online. A Principal component Analysis was performed to identify components in the instrument.
Results
A fairly similar proportion of midwives worked in antenatal care (30.7%), intrapartum care (30.7%) and in other areas (31.1%). Many midwives (59%) agreed that continuity models should be available to women, but were not certain about if such models should be offered to all women or low risk women only. Two domains of the attitude scale were identified; Relationship-based Midwifery Continuity Models, and Practical and Organisational Aspects of Midwifery Continuity Models. Age, having children, marital status, length of work experience and place of work were associated with high agreement non the two components.
Conclusion
Many midwives in general held positive attitudes about continuity models. The relationship aspects were highly valued but midwives were also hesitant about the practical and organisational aspect of continuity models. Unbiased information to midwives about the pros and cons with continuity models should be offered, in order to limit misunderstandings about the model.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-23DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100956
Evanthia Sakellari , Mari Berglund , Areti Lagiou , Maria Luisa Sotto-mayor De Carvalho Pinto , Maria Anabela Ferreira Dos Santos , Mari Lahti , Tiina Murto
Objective
To explore and describe social and healthcare professionals’ perceptions and educational needs in relation to domestic violence and its prevention.
Methods
A qualitative research was conducted in three European countries. Two multidisciplinary focus group interviews were conducted (in each country) among professionals and higher education teachers in the field of social and health care. Total number of participants were 32 (Finland n=12, Greece n=12, Portugal n=8). The transcribed data were analyzed by thematic analysis.
Results
Participants’ perceptions of domestic violence and its prevention included: multidimensional phenomenon, consequences, and addressing concern. Domestic violence was seen as a multidimensional phenomenon, which has various consequences for several aspects of life. Professionals have difficulties addressing their concern due to lack of knowledge and tools. Solutions to prevent domestic violence that the participants shared were: education, intervention, and strategies. Education was seen as the key aspect for the prevention of domestic violence. Also, professionals’ communication and situation management skills, as well as national and international strategies, were seen as valuable solutions. Educational needs for prevention of domestic violence were expressed based on content, methods, and practices, such as services system and legislation.
Conclusion
The findings of the current study highlight the social- and healthcare professionals’ need for education about domestic violence. It is essential that these professionals receive appropriate training to effectively identify and address domestic violence. The current study provides useful information for the development of relevant training/education for this group of professionals.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-20DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100955
Alison Swift , Emily Thomas , Kim Larson , Melvin Swanson , Madeline Fernandez-Pineda
Objective
Fertility treatments often cause women high levels of stress and low quality of life (QoL). Women discontinue fertility treatments for a variety of reasons, yet little is known about infertility-related stress and QoL among women who discontinue treatments. The purpose of this study was to examine infertility-related stress and QoL among women who discontinued fertility treatments compared to those who continued treatments, and reasons for treatment discontinuation.
Methods
A secondary analysis was conducted to examine infertility-related stress and QoL among 70 women who discontinued from fertility treatments compared to 166 women who received fertility treatments. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square test for independence, independent t-tests, and binary logistic regression analysis. Conventional content analysis was conducted on responses to an open-text question about reasons for treatment discontinuation.
Results
No differences in infertility-related stress and QoL were found between groups. Explanatory variables of treatment discontinuation included income [odds ratios (OR) 2.50, 95% CI 1.12–5.61], QoL dissatisfaction (OR 2.49, 95% CI 1.33–4.69), and infertility duration three years or greater (OR 2.40, 95% CI 1.30–4.42). Three themes of treatment discontinuation were identified: Covering the Cost; Waiting for a Resolution; Re-envisioning Family Identity.
Conclusion
Infertility-related stress and QoL are similar among women who discontinued and who received fertility treatments, highlighting the need for emotional support services for women regardless of their treatment status. During the period of infertility, treatment discontinuation related to cost, waiting for a resolution, or re-envisioning family identity occurred, suggesting opportunities for specific interventions to support women’s mental health needs.
目标不孕不育治疗通常会给女性带来很大的压力,并降低她们的生活质量(QoL)。妇女中止生育治疗的原因多种多样,但人们对中止治疗的妇女中与不孕症相关的压力和 QoL 却知之甚少。本研究的目的是研究中止生育治疗的女性与继续治疗的女性之间与不孕症相关的压力和 QoL,以及中止治疗的原因。方法对 70 名中止生育治疗的女性与 166 名接受生育治疗的女性之间与不孕症相关的压力和 QoL 进行了二次分析。统计分析包括描述性统计、独立性卡方检验、独立 t 检验和二元逻辑回归分析。对有关中止治疗原因的开放文本问题的回答进行了常规内容分析。中止治疗的解释变量包括收入[几率比(OR)2.50,95% CI 1.12-5.61]、QoL不满意度(OR 2.49,95% CI 1.33-4.69)和不孕症持续时间三年或三年以上(OR 2.40,95% CI 1.30-4.42)。确定了三个中断治疗的主题:结论在停止治疗和接受治疗的妇女中,与不孕不育相关的压力和 QoL 相似,这突出表明,无论妇女的治疗状况如何,她们都需要情感支持服务。在不孕不育期间,因费用、等待解决方案或重新认识家庭身份而中断治疗的情况时有发生,这表明有机会采取特定干预措施来支持妇女的心理健康需求。
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Pub Date : 2024-02-17DOI: 10.1016/j.srhc.2024.100954
L. Brigante, M.V. Christiansen, R.D. Maimburg
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