Women’s experiences of social support during pregnancy: a qualitative systematic review

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Ноя. 10, 2023

Abstract Background Social support during pregnancy can alleviate emotional and physical pressures, improving the well-being of mother child. Understanding women's lived experiences perceptions social is imperative to better women. This systematic review explores synthesises qualitative research on pregnancy. Methods Databases PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, APA PsycInfo Scopus were searched with no year limit. Eligible studies included pregnant women or who up one postpartum assessed their The data synthesised using thematic synthesis approach. Results Fourteen from 571 participating across ten countries; two used focus groups, 12 interviews collect data. Four main themes developed ('a variety support', 'tangible intangible instrumental 'traditional rituals spiritual 'the all-encompassing natal home'), six sub-themes ('female network connections', 'care affection husband', 'dissatisfaction relationships', 'financial husband family', 'practical family friends', 'health information support'). Conclusions sheds light women’s results indicate a broad experienced valued by different sources. Additionally, expressed satisfaction dissatisfaction tangible forms. It was also highlighted that spirituality played an essential role in reducing stress offering coping mechanisms for some, whereas increased levels others.

Язык: Английский

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Maternity care during COVID-19: a qualitative evidence synthesis of women’s and maternity care providers’ views and experiences

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Май 26, 2022

Abstract Background As COVID-19 continued to impact society and health, maternity care, as with many other healthcare sectors across the globe, experienced tumultuous changes. These changes have potential considerably on experience of care. To gain insight understanding care during COVID-19, from perspectives women providers, we undertook a qualitative evidence synthesis (QES). Methods The population interest for QES were pregnant postpartum women, who provided data their experiences COVID-19. electronic databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO Cochrane COVID study register systematically searched 01 Jan 2020 13 June 2021. methodological quality included studies was appraised using modified version assessment tool, based 12-criteria, designed by Evidence Policy Practice Information coordinating Centre (EPPI-Centre). Data extracted two reviewers independently synthesised Thomas Harden framework. Confidence in findings assessed Grading Recommendations Assessment, Development Evaluation-Confidence Reviews Qualitative research (GRADE-CERQual). Results Fifty records relating 48 studies, involving 9,348 2,538 QES. varied four meeting all 12 criteria one criterion only. revealed eight prominent themes. Five these reflected women’s experiences: 1) Altered (women), 2) COVID-related restrictions, 3) Infection prevention risk, 4) ‘the lived reality’ – navigating support systems, 5) Interactions services. Three themes providers’ 6) (providers), 7) Professional personal impact, 8) Broader structural impact. high or moderate. Conclusion Although some positive identified, overall, this reveals that negatively both providers. pandemic associated evoked an array emotive states populations, which future health wellbeing. Resource planning mitigate medium- longer-term adverse sequelae are required. PROSPERO registration CRD42021232684.

Язык: Английский

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Parental experiences with changes in maternity care during the Covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-studies systematic review

Women and Birth, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 36(2), С. e203 - e212

Опубликована: Авг. 10, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Women's views and experiences of maternity care during COVID-19 in Ireland: A qualitative descriptive study

Midwifery, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 103, С. 103092 - 103092

Опубликована: Июль 14, 2021

To gain insight and understanding of women's views experiences maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland. A qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews. Due to social distancing associated restrictions at time study, interviews were held remotely via telephone. The digitally recorded transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was used analyse interview data. large urban tertiary referral unit (greater than 8000 births per year) Republic Women low high obstetric risk, primiparous multiparous, who gave birth April or May 2020 eligible for inclusion. invited take part a hospital-based gatekeeper had no other involvement study. Nineteen women consented interviewed. Four dominant themes reflective emerged data analysis. These were: 'navigating system', 'at end day it's just you', 'preparing adapting uncertainty' 'blessing disguise'. experienced added challenges as result altered structures processes. Some changes implemented response positively by women. findings will contribute assist planning future services their partners, tailoring meet expectations needs continues beyond.

Язык: Английский

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The role of perceived social support on pregnant women’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 41(5), С. 488 - 502

Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2022

Purpose The present study aimed at investigating which sources of social support best account for pregnant women's levels psychological distress and mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods 274 Italian Canadian expectant mothers completed an online-based survey including measures perceived (from family, significant other friends), state anxiety, depressive symptoms, satisfaction with life. Correlation analyses amultivariate analysis covariance were performed to explore how from different was related anxiety life.Results Different contributed explaining well-being. Social both family friends significantly symptoms. specifically life.Conclusion Our findings endorse crucial role as a protective factor health. In context pandemic, our results suggest that seems important in preventing distress, whereas is also associated These may help designing future interventions improving perinatal health life-threatening conditions.

Язык: Английский

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Experiences of Perinatal Mental Health Care among Minority Ethnic Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic in London: A Qualitative Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(4), С. 1975 - 1975

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2022

(1) Background: Approximately one in five women will experience mental health difficulties the perinatal period. Women from ethnic minority backgrounds face a variety of barriers that can prevent or delay access to appropriate care. COVID-19 pandemic restrictions created additional obstacles for this group women. This study aims explore women's experiences services during London. (2) Methods: Eighteen were interviewed, and data subject thematic analysis. (3) Results: Three main themes identified, each with two subthemes: 'Difficulties Disruptions Access' (Access Appointments; Pandemic Restrictions Disruption), 'Experiences Remote Delivery' (Preference Face-to-Face Contact; Advantages Support); 'Psychosocial Experiences' linked (Heightened Anxiety; Social Isolation). (4) Conclusions: experienced disrupted care compounding their difficulties. Services should take circumstances into account provide flexibility regarding remote delivery

Язык: Английский

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Prenatal distress, access to services, and birth outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a longitudinal study

Early Human Development, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 170, С. 105606 - 105606

Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Anxiety, stress, and depression in Australian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross sectional study

Midwifery, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 119, С. 103619 - 103619

Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Practical Guidance for the Development of Rosie, a Health Education Question-and-Answer Chatbot for New Mothers

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 29(5), С. 663 - 670

Опубликована: Июль 21, 2023

Communities of color experience higher maternal and infant mortality, as well a host other adverse outcomes, during pregnancy postpartum. To address this, our team is developing free, user-friendly, question-answering chatbot called Rosie . Chatbots have gained significant popularity due to their scalability success in individualizing resources. In recent years, scientific communities researchers started recognizing this technology's potential inform communities, promote health disparities. The development an interdisciplinary project, with teams focused on the technical build application (app), machine learning models, community outreach, making built input from it aims serve. From June October 2022, more than 20 demonstration sessions were conducted Washington, District Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, where total 109 pregnant women new mothers could interact Results live demonstrations showed that 75% searched for maternity baby-related information at least once week 90% participants expressed likelihood use app. Most inquired about baby's development, nutrition babies, identifying addressing causes certain symptoms conditions, accounting 80% questions asked. Mother-related mainly pregnancy. high level interest clear indication need help close racial gap disparities by providing easy access reliable information.

Язык: Английский

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The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on birth satisfaction in a prospective cohort of 2,341 U.S. women

Women and Birth, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 35(5), С. 458 - 465

Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2021

Язык: Английский

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