A reconsideration of the factors affecting birth outcome in Pakistani Muslim families in Britain.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to investigate the relationship between information giving by midwives and decision-making by women offered nuchal translucency (NT) screening. To establish how risk figures are discussed in practice, with the intention of relating this to the existing, and often critical, literature on women's accounts of an...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Pilnick AM,Fraser DM,James DK

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:to describe midwives' experiences with, and perceptions of, women with fear of childbirth. DESIGN:a qualitative study with a phenomenographic approach. Data were collected by means of interviews in focus groups. SETTING:four focus groups at four types of hospital in Southern Sweden over a period of 18 mont...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Salomonsson B,Wijma K,Alehagen S

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to assess the effect of low haemoglobin (Hb) on the mental and physical health of postnatal women. DESIGN:survey conducted between May 1991 and February 1992. SETTING:maternity unit in district general hospital in the UK. PARTICIPANTS:1010 postnatal women who had delivered a live baby, did not stay in hosp...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Paterson JA,Davis J,Gregory M,Holt SJ,Pachulski A,Stamford DE,Wothers JB,Jarrett A

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to evaluate a pilot project, which used a community participatory approach to introduce birth preparedness in rural Cambodia. DESIGN:a feasibility and outcome evaluation. This included observation, interview, document analysis and costing. SETTING:the project was undertaken in 15 villages linked to five hea...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Skinner J,Rathavy T

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Ethiopia, maternal mortality remains an important public health concern. High maternal mortality is attributed in part to the poor quality of obstetric care. This study was designed to investigate perceptions of midwives about the quality of emergency obstetric care provided at hospitals in the Harari reg...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Geleto A,Chojenta C,Taddele T,Loxton D

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to explore the relationship between community-based parteras, the staff at the Centro Materno Infantil (Mother-Child Centre), and other public health facilities within the district of Morazán in northern rural Honduras during the transition to new models of maternity care. DESIGN:focus-group discussions with...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Low LK,Scheib H,Bailey JM,Sacks E

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to explore the role, expectations and meanings that individual fathers ascribe to their presence at birth. DESIGN:a Heideggerian phenomenological approach utilising in-depth interviews at two different time points. SETTING:large tertiary maternity unit in the North West of England. PARTICIPANTS:11 first-ti...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Longworth HL,Kingdon CK

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey of 1109 women who delivered in a hospital or at home in a major city in Canada was conducted. The women were asked to respond to questions concerning the type of health professional they would like to provide reproductive care. The choices they were offered were: midwife, obstetrician, general practitioner or...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Chamberlain M,Soderstrom B,Kaitell C,Stewart P

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The postpartum period is an important time in the lives of new mothers, their children and their families. The aim of postpartum care is 'to detect health problems of mother and/or baby at an early stage, to encourage breastfeeding and to give families a good start' (Wiegers, 2006). The Netherlands maternity ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Baas CI,Wiegers TA,de Cock TP,Erwich JJHM,Spelten ER,Hutton EK

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate maternal labour pain, fatigue, duration of the second stage of labour, the women's bearing-down experiences and the newborn infant Apgar scores when spontaneous pushing is used in an upright position. DESIGN:Quasi-experimental study. SETTING:Medical centre in Taichung, Taiwan. PARTICIPANTS:66 ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Chang SC,Chou MM,Lin KC,Lin LC,Lin YL,Kuo SC

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although smoking during pregnancy can have severe health consequences for the (unborn) child, 9% of Dutch pregnant women smoke at any time during their pregnancy. Midwives in the Netherlands are a responsible party in the provision of quit-smoking counselling for pregnant women by means of the 7-step `V-MIS' ...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Hopman P,Springvloet L,de Josselin de Jong S,van Laar M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomised controlled trial of 554 women was carried out to compare the effects of late and early umbilical cord clamping on the time of cord separation. In addition data were collected on maternal and neonatal outcomes. There were no significant differences between the two groups in the duration of cord adherence a...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors：

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1994 is the International Year of the Family. In this paper the background to the instigation of the Year, its raison d'etre and how it is hoped this will be achieved are described. Whether the family will be any better off because of the Year can only be judged in the future but at least this Year will have brought t...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors：

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To undertake a systematic review of available qualitative research literature to determine what women need to successfully transition to motherhood during the early postnatal period and whether postnatal home care delivered by midwives supports this process. DESIGN:The transition from woman to mother is a si...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Walker SB,Rossi DM,Sander TM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need to develop midwives who improve maternal and neonatal outcomes underpins decisions to adopt competence-based education models in low- and middle-income countries. Competence-based education means a shift in the training of midwives to include student self-directed performance-oriented training. Sustaining the...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Nyoni CN,Botma Y

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to investigate the agreement in Swedish childless couples' reproductive intentions, in terms of (1) expecting to have children or not, (2) time point for a first child, and (3) number of children, in relation to age. DESIGN:cross-sectional data from the Swedish Young Adult Panel Study in 2009. SETTING:Swede...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Schytt E

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to uncover local beliefs regarding pregnancy and birth in remote mountainous villages of Nepal in order to understand the factors which impact on women's experiences of pregnancy and childbirth and the related interplay of tradition, spiritual beliefs, risk and safety which impact on those experiences. DESIG...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Kaphle S,Hancock H,Newman LA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:joint planning and decision-making within couples have evident effects on the well-being of the family. The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of pregnancy planning among pregnant women and their partners and to compare the coherence of pregnancy planning within the couples. METHODS:pregnant...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Bodin M,Stern J,Käll LF,Tydén T,Larsson M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dramatic increase of new HIV/AIDS cases in women and their babies continues to require midwives to be vigilant in their efforts to identify clients at risk for HIV. The role of STDs in HIV transmission and disease progression is evident. Research is lacking on the effect of AIDS drugs, pregnancy and birth on the H...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Lachat MF

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:this study aimed to explore the enablers and barriers to implementation of the Australian smoking cessation in pregnancy guidelines. These guidelines direct clinicians to follow the 5As of cessation: Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist and Arrange follow-up. DESIGN:semi-structured interviews based on the Theoretical...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Longman JM,Adams CM,Johnston JJ,Passey ME

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore women's experiences of dealing with the complexities of an unplanned pregnancy. DESIGN:Qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the reports of women experiencing unplanned pregnancy and provide meaning to the results. SETTING:Participants from Tabriz, Iran were r...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Mohammadi E,Nourizadeh R,Simbar M,Rohana N

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to explore whether choices in birthing positions contributes to women's sense of control during birth. DESIGN:survey using a self-report questionnaire. Multiple regression analyses were used to investigate which factors associated with choices in birthing positions affected women's sense of control. SETTING...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Nieuwenhuijze MJ,de Jonge A,Korstjens I,Budé L,Lagro-Janssen TL

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN:An ethnographic study was undertaken in a birth centre to explore the model of care provided there from the perspectives of midwives and parents. SETTING:A five birthing-room, alongside, inner-city, birth centre in England, situated one floor below the hospital labour ward, separately staffed by p...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Newburn M

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe African American and White women's perceptions of weight gain, physical activity, and nutrition during pregnancy and to explore differences in perceptions by race. DESIGN:Qualitative interview study. SETTING:Two Ob/Gyn clinics in South Carolina, USA. PARTICIPANTS:Thirty pregnant women (15 Afric...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Whitaker KM,Wilcox S,Liu J,Blair SN,Pate RR

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to describe young women's perceptions of being asked questions by midwives or doctors pertaining to sexuality and sexual abuse in connection with visits for gynaecological examination. DESIGN:a qualitative study. Data comprised responses to open-ended questions in a questionnaire and were analysed by qualita...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Wendt EK,Lidell EA,Westerståhl AK,Marklund BR,Hildingh CI

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to reveal what enables, safeguards and sustains midwives to provide labour care in freestanding midwifery-led units. DESIGN:A hermeneutic phenomenological study was undertaken in the Auckland region of New Zealand. In-depth interviews were conducted with 14 participants: 11 midwives who prov...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Hunter M,Smythe E,Spence D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to gain an understanding of the experiences of first-time mothers in the early weeks of motherhood in order to elicit what areas of support these women find empowering in easing their adjustment. DESIGN:a grounded theory approach was used. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews. SETTING:...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Wilkins C

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To gain an understanding of the knowledge, perceptions and experiences of using contraceptive methods among Turkish withdrawal users. DESIGN:Population-based, cross-sectional and descriptive study using a questionnaire conducted face to face. SETTING:Women who live in the Number 6 primary health unit area i...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Yanikkerem E,Acar H,Elem E

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the use and effects of enhanced pre-existing coping strategies with the use and effects of coping strategies usually taught in National Health Service (NHS) antenatal education on women's experience of pain and emotions during labour. DESIGN:A between-group comparison of women who chose to attend...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Escott D,Slade P,Spiby H,Fraser RB

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of childbearing in women with intellectual disabililty (ID). DESIGN/SETTING:ten women with ID, who had given birth within seven years, were interviewed twice and data were analysed with content analysis. FINDINGS:the overarching theme was: Struggling for mot...

journal_title：Midwifery

authors： Höglund B,Larsson M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00