Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Nora K. Schaal, Pearl La Marca-Ghaemmaghami, Heidi Preis, Brittain Mahaffey, Marci Lobel, Rita Amiel Castro
Summary: This study introduced and validated the German version of the Pandemic-Related Pregnancy Scale (PREPS) and found it to have good psychometric properties. The PREPS consists of three dimensions: Infection Stress, Preparedness Stress, and Positive Appraisal, and showed correlations with other psychological factors such as Pregnancy Specific Stress and Fear of Childbirth.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Zheng-Yan-Ran Xu, Ping Qian, Meng-Ting Cai, Mei-ping Ding, Yi Guo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and clinical practice of Zhejiang Association Against Epilepsy (ZAAE) board members regarding pregnancy of women with epilepsy (WWE) and identified the biggest obstacle in managing WWE during pregnancy. The study emphasized the importance of training and practice of epilepsy knowledge during pregnancy and interdisciplinary communication.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sara L. Kornfield, Lauren K. White, Rebecca Waller, Wanjiku Njoroge, Ran Barzilay, Barbara H. Chaiyachati, Megan M. Himes, Yuheiry Rodriguez, Valerie Riis, Keri Simonette, Michal A. Elovitz, Raquel E. Gur
Summary: Acute stress during pregnancy may have negative effects on maternal health, with COVID-19 pandemic serving as an acute environmental stressor to explore risk and resilience factors for postpartum outcomes. Prenatal depression, anxiety, and COVID-19-related distress may predict postpartum depression and maternal-infant bonding, while prenatal depression stands out as a unique predictor of impaired bonding postpartum. Women with better emotion regulation, self-reliance, and nonhostile relationships tend to have healthier postpartum outcomes.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andrea Manzotti, Sonia Zanini, Sofia Colaceci, Niccolo Giovannini, Agnese Antonioli, Alice Ziglioli, Francesco Frontani, Giovanni Galeoto
Summary: This study aimed to translate, adapt, and evaluate the statistical properties of the Pregnancy Mobility Index (PMI) in the Italian pregnant population. The results showed that the PMI is a valid and reliable tool to assess mobility in pregnant women. Younger pregnant women and those with lower BMI had lower mobility scores according to PMI.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eva Asselmann, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Julia Martini
Summary: Personality traits can impact women's fear of childbirth and subjective birth experiences, particularly in specific birth situations. Lower emotional stability and conscientiousness may result in higher fear of childbirth and worse subjective birth experiences.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joanna C. Yau, Benjamin Girault, Tiantian Feng, Karel Mundnich, Amrutha Nadarajan, Brandon M. Booth, Emilio Ferrara, Kristina Lerman, Eric Hsieh, Shrikanth Narayanan
Summary: The TILES-2019 data set includes behavioral and physiological data from 57 medical residents working in an ICU in the United States. This data set is important for researchers interested in studying the long-term changes in well-being, teamwork, and job performance of doctors in a demanding environment.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kelly Amuli, Kim Decabooter, Florence Talrich, Anne Renders, Katrien Beeckman
Summary: This paper aims to develop a screening tool, the Born in Brussels Screening Tool (ST), for detecting antenatal psychosocial vulnerability, which consists of 13 indicators and 22 items. The development of this tool was based on literature search, survey, and expert advice, aiming to provide an adequate care pathway for vulnerable pregnant women.
Article
Psychiatry
Cristina Liebana-Presa, Maria Cristina Martinez-Fernandez, Ruben Garcia-Fernandez, Cristian Martin-Vazquez, Elena Fernandez-Martinez, Pedro Hidalgo-Lopezosa
Summary: This study reveals the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of pregnant women. It was found that there is an increase in anxiety symptoms and prenatal stress during pregnancy, and these are associated with sociodemographic factors. Overall, the mental health of pregnant women has a crucial influence on their worries, anxiety, insomnia, and depression during pregnancy.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Aikaterini Apostolopoulou, Emmanuella Magriplis, Eirini Tsekitsidi, Artemis Christina Oikonomidou, Efstathios Papaefstathiou, Ioannis Tsakiridis, Themistoklis Dagklis, Michail Chourdakis
Summary: The study developed and evaluated a short, culture-specific, semi-quantitative FFQ for Greek dietary habits among pregnant women, finding a high level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet principles and good agreement in nutrient intake assessments.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary Carolan-Olah, Vidanka Vasilevski
Summary: This study validated the 'Knowledge of GDM' questionnaire, demonstrating its reliability and validity in measuring GDM knowledge, nutrition values, and self-management principles among pregnant women with recently diagnosed GDM.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tobias Weigl, Robyn Brunton, Rachel Dryer, Susan Garthus-Niegel
Summary: This study aimed to validate a German version of the Pregnancy-related Anxiety Scale (PrAS-G) which consists of eight dimensions. The results showed that PrAS-G has good reliability and model fit, and it demonstrated good convergent, divergent, and predictive validity. PrAS-G provides a more comprehensive assessment of pregnancy-related anxiety, allowing for targeted interventions to improve birth experiences and well-being of expectant mothers.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Borja Romero-Gonzalez, Colin R. Martin, Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez, Juan M. Quesada-Soto, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez
Summary: The aim of this study was to translate, validate and adapt the Prenatal Distress Questionnaire Revised (NuPDQ) in a Spanish sample. The results suggest that the Spanish version of NuPDQ has good reliability and validity, making it useful for assessing pregnancy-specific stress in Spanish pregnant women.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lonny Stokholm, Katja Schroder, Ellen A. Nor, Katrine H. Rubin, Jan S. Jorgensen, Lone K. Petersen, Mette Bliddal
Summary: This study aimed to describe a survey conducted among pregnant women in Denmark during the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the aim, data collection, and content. The findings revealed the impact of the pandemic on pregnant women's mental health and concerns, providing valuable knowledge on how the intensified measures and national lockdown affected pregnant women during the pandemic.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Uwe Wilkesmann, Maximiliane Wilkesmann
Summary: The study finds that resilience is the strongest predictor in reducing chefs' perception of stress during the COVID-19 lockdown. Financial restrictions and self-employment status increase stress perception, while dissatisfaction with governmental economic support also plays a significant role in stress perception.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Paola Bully, Isabel Artieta-Pinedo, Carmen Paz-Pascual, Arturo Garcia-Alvarez, Maite Espinosa
Summary: This study aimed to design a complete and specific digital measurement questionnaire for evaluating perinatal psychosocial needs. The final version of the questionnaire consisted of 55 items that assessed 8 aspects related to perinatal psychosocial well-being. The validity and reliability tests confirmed the psychometric properties of the questionnaire.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Goher Ayman, James A. Strachan, Niamh McLennan, Reem Malouf, Jack Lowe-Zinola, Fida Magdi, Nia Roberts, Fiona Alderdice, Iuliana Berneantu, Niki Breslin, Caroline Byrne, Sonya Carnell, David Churchill, Jeannie Grisoni, Jane E. Hirst, Anna Morris, Helen R. Murphy, Jane O'Brien, Caroline Schmutz, Kamini Shah, Ankita S. Singal, Mark W. J. Strachan, Katherine Cowan, Marian Knight
Summary: By conducting a Priority Setting Partnership with women with diabetes and experience of pregnancy, their support networks, and healthcare professionals, priorities for future research in diabetes and pregnancy were established. Key research priorities identified included diabetes technology, the best test for diabetes during pregnancy, and diet and lifestyle interventions for diabetes management during pregnancy.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Laura Kelly, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Oliver Rivero-Arias, Ray Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Gibbons, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: The study explored the perspectives of pregnant and postpartum women living with LTCs, as well as healthcare professionals, to better understand the potential value of using standardized health and wellbeing measures within maternity services. The results showed that despite varying levels of experience and questions about implementation, respondents were cautiously positive about using these measures to collectively identify and assess important areas of unmet needs and improve outcomes. Incorporating the perspectives of women with LTCs can help bring awareness to elements of women-centered care that health services may seek to address.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
M. Sambrook Smith, L. Cairns, L. S. W. Pullen, C. Opondo, Gracia Fellmeth, F. Alderdice
Summary: This umbrella review examined the psychometric properties of screening tools for perinatal common mental disorders. It found that the effectiveness of commonly used tools varied across different populations and contexts, and emphasized the importance of carefully selecting appropriate tools for different settings. EPDS, PHQ, and BDI were identified as useful tools in diverse environments, with the context of application being a crucial factor in determining their validity.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Correction
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Laura Kelly, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Ray Fitzpatrick, Fiona Alderdice
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gracia Fellmeth, Sian Harrison, Jenny McNeill, Fiona Lynn, Maggie Redshaw, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: Examining the agreement between self-reported and self-identified anxiety among postnatal women, it was found that there was minimal agreement between the two measures. Women who self-identified as having anxiety may benefit from further follow-up and support.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Laura Kelly, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Ray Fitzpatrick, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: This study aimed to refine the Well-being in Pregnancy (WiP) questionnaire by incorporating Long-Term Condition (LTC) specific items after conducting cognitive interviews, consultations, online survey, and factor analysis. It was found that the refined questionnaire was psychometrically sound and could provide valuable insights into women's well-being during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as their specific LTC needs.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Frank-Leonel Tianyi, Yangmei Li, Fiona Alderdice, Maria A. Quigley, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Clare Bankhead, Claire Carson
Summary: This study found that women with a history of subfertility, ovulation induction, or assisted reproductive technologies (ART) treatment were not at increased risk of postpartum depression and/or anxiety compared to those with no fertility problems. However, the strength of this association was reduced when accounting for prior mental health, lifestyle, sociodemographic, and pregnancy-related factors.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Laura Kelly, Ray Fitzpatrick, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Oliver Rivero-Arias, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: This study aimed to validate a generic patient-reported outcome measure, the Long-Term Conditions Questionnaire (LTCQ), among pregnant and postpartum women with pre-existing long-term conditions (LTCs). Cognitive interviews and an online survey were conducted, and the results indicated that the LTCQ items were relevant and appropriate for use with this population. LTCQ scores were found to predict LTCs in pregnant and postpartum women and were correlated with other assessment tools.
PATIENT-RELATED OUTCOME MEASURES
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jenny McLeish, Sian Harrison, Maria Quigley, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: Pregnancy and the postnatal period can be stressful, but high quality maternity care and social support can help mothers cope. The COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on maternity services in England increased rates of maternal stress and anxiety.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Etimbuk Umana, Clare Mills, Hannah Norman-Bruce, Kathryn Wilson, Hannah Mitchell, Lisa Mcfetridge, Kerry Woolfall, Fiona A. Lynn, Gareth Mckeeman, Steven Foster, Michael Barrett, Damian Roland, Mark D. Lyttle, Chris Watson, Thomas Waterfield
Summary: The FIDO Study aims to validate a range of Clinical Decision Aids (CDAs) in a UK and Irish population, including CDAs that use procalcitonin testing, for feasibility and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, an embedded qualitative study will explore clinician and caregiver views on different approaches to care and perceptions of risk.
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Rafael A. Caparros-Gonzalez, Fiona Lynn, Fiona Alderdice, Maria Isabel Peralta-Ramirez
Summary: This systematic review examines the association between self-report stress and cortisol levels during pregnancy, as well as their relationship with adverse infant outcomes. The results suggest that cortisol levels are a better predictor of adverse outcomes compared to self-reported stress.
STRESS-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON THE BIOLOGY OF STRESS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Reem Malouf, Sian Harrison, Hollie A. L. Burton, Chris Gale, Alan Stein, Linda S. Franck, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: This review found high prevalence rates of anxiety and PTS among parents of babies admitted to NNU, which decreased over time but remained higher than population prevalence estimates. Implementing routine screening for early diagnosis and intervention is recommended.
Correction
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Oliver Perra, Sam Wass, Alison McNulty, David Sweet, Kostas A. Papageorgiou, Matthew Johnston, Delfina Bilello, Aaron Patterson, Fiona Alderdice
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Oliver Perra, Sam Wass, Alison McNulty, David Sweet, Kostas A. Papageorgiou, Matthew Johnston, Delfina Bilello, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: A feasibility study was conducted to test the delivery of Attention Control Training (ACT) to very preterm (VP) infants. Recruitment and retention rates were satisfactory, with high completion rates for baseline and outcome measures. VP infants showed engagement in the training and improved performance, despite moderate eye-tracking data quality.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Khalood Al-abri, Dawn Edge, Christopher J. Armitage
Summary: This study examines changes in depressive symptoms throughout the perinatal period in a Middle Eastern cohort. The results show distinct groups of women experiencing perinatal depressive symptoms, influenced by various psychosocial and obstetric factors. In addition to known factors, the study also identifies the importance of family relationship quality. Further research is needed to develop appropriate interventions for these groups.
Article
Nursing
Twinkle Dogra, Kavita Khoiwal, Jaya Chaturvedi, Vikas Upadhyay, Suresh Lal Barnwal, Ajeet Singh Bhadoria, Poonam Singh
Summary: This study aimed to design and validate a yoga module for the mental health management of early postpartum mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Through validation and testing, the study found that the yoga module had good content validity for NICU mothers' mental health.
Article
Nursing
Lucy C. Irvine, Georgia Chisnall, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic in England has resulted in significant changes to maternity services, including restrictions on birth partners, postnatal support, and women's rights. Interviews with women who gave birth during this period revealed that these restrictions had a profound negative impact on their emotional and physical wellbeing. Women were more concerned about giving birth alone than contracting COVID-19, and some sought private care or delayed seeking NHS services to have the birth experience they desired.
Review
Nursing
Jenny Roddy, Linda Mcgowan
Summary: Type 1 diabetes poses risks for pregnant individuals and their babies. How women with type 1 diabetes navigate the challenges and engage with healthcare professionals is crucial for maintaining good glycemic control. This review examines literature from the past decade and identifies key themes including the dominance of glycemic control, emphasis on risk, importance of social and peer support, care organization and communication, and the impact of technology. Women with type 1 diabetes value being treated as partners in their care and benefit from support from family, friends, and the diabetes community. Research on the impact of diabetes technologies and integrating peer support into current care is needed.
Article
Nursing
Rafael Vila-Candel, Desiree Mena-Tudela, Cristina Franco-Antonio, Jose Antonio Quesada, Francisco Javier Soriano-Vidal
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the mobile application LactApp (R) in increasing the 6-month postpartum breastfeeding rate. However, the findings showed that using LactApp (R) did not significantly increase the breastfeeding rate compared to standard care. Nevertheless, it did seem to reduce the rate of breastfeeding abandonment in the first 2 weeks postpartum.
Correction
Nursing
J. Scheele, H. W. Harmsen van der Vliet-Torij, E. M. Wingelaar-Loomans, M. J. B. M. Goumans