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Health Care Sciences & Services
Azahara Ruger-Navarrete, Juana Maria Vazquez-Lara, Irene Antunez-Calvente, Luciano Rodriguez-Diaz, Francisco Javier Riesco-Gonzalez, Rocio Palomo-Gomez, Juan Gomez-Salgado, Francisco Javier Fernandez-Carrasco
Summary: Giving birth is a significant experience, but fear of childbirth can greatly impact the labor experience and outcomes. This study explored how fear of childbirth affects the birthing experience and found that higher levels of fear predicted a worse childbirth experience, including undesirable obstetric outcomes and a higher likelihood of caesarean delivery.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Bonnie R. Chivers, Rhonda M. Garad, Lisa J. Moran, Siew Lim, Cheryce L. Harrison
Summary: This study explored the conversations of new mothers on a web-based parenting forum, identifying infant care as the most prominent topic discussed, with feeding and sleep as the most discussed subtopics. Discussions about maternal care were less frequent, including topics such as birth recovery, breastfeeding concerns, and interconception. The identification of a maternal learning cycle within the forum highlights the role of web-based communities in providing support and information for new mothers during the postpartum period.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Maeve A. O'Connell, Ali S. Khashan, Patricia Leahy-Warren
Summary: This meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on interventions for fear of childbirth in the perinatal period identified the overarching theme of "Ownership of Childbirth" and three analytical themes. The findings emphasize the importance of acknowledging fear, self-management, and external support in interventions for FOC. Further research globally is needed to inform the development of future interventions.
Article
Nursing
Pollyanna Pavlidis, Katherine Eddy, Laura Phung, Elise Farrington, Mairead Connolly, Rudy Lopes, Alyce N. Wilson, Caroline S. E. Homer, Joshua P. Vogel
Summary: This project aimed to develop a database of Australian and international recommendations on antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care of women during the COVID-19 pandemic, to identify inconsistencies in clinical guidance. Results showed high consensus across guidelines for specific interventions, but variable guidance was identified in certain areas, creating challenges for maternity care clinicians.
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Psychiatry
Lara Seefeld, Victoria Weise, Marie Kopp, Susanne Knappe, Susan Garthus-Niegel
Summary: This study explores the longitudinal associations between prepartum fear of childbirth, birth experience, and postpartum mother-child bonding. The results suggest that the association between fear of childbirth and mother-child bonding is mediated by the birth experience, highlighting the importance of a woman's positive subjective experience. The findings have implications for peripartum interventions for women at risk for poor mother-child bonding.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Kelly B. Smith, Bozena Zdaniuk, Smruthi O. Ramachandran, Lori A. Brotto
Summary: This study examined changes in pain symptoms from pregnancy to postpartum among women with vulvodynia, as well as the relationship between pain anxiety, fear of childbirth, and anxiety and depressive symptoms. The results showed that pregnant women with vulvodynia experienced improvements in vulvar pain symptoms in the postpartum period, but the changes in pain intensity were clinically minimal. The mode of birth may play a role in symptom trajectory.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anna Michalik, Lucyna Wojcicka, Agata Zdun-Ryzewska, Agnieszka Czerwinska-Osipiak, Michal Krzeminski, Jolanta Olszewska, Dagmara Klasa-Mazurkiewicz, Anja C. Huizink
Summary: This study translated and validated the Polish version of the PRAQ-R2 questionnaire, confirming its reliability and validity for assessing pregnancy-related anxiety in Poland.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Xiaolan Zhou, Hua Liu, Xiaohong Li, Shaoru Zhang
Summary: This study found a high prevalence of FOC (70.3%, ranging from mild to severe) in healthy pregnant women in northwest China. FOC was positively correlated with pregnancy-related stress and depressive symptoms, and negatively correlated with social support. Screening for FOC and helping pregnant women identify a support system early in pregnancy could reduce stress levels and severity of depression.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Aysu Buldum, Tuba Guner Emul
Summary: The study found a significant negative correlation between social support and fear of childbirth among pregnant adolescents. Social support was associated with gestational age, residence area, and type of marriage, while fear of childbirth was associated with educational status.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Safieh Kananikandeh, Farkhondeh Amin Shokravi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Shayesteh Jahanfar
Summary: This study summarized the factors contributing to fear of childbirth in nulliparous women in Iran, including biological, concern for the baby, psychological, and individual factors.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matias Vaajala, Rasmus Liukkonen, Ilari Kuitunen, Ville Ponkilainen, Ville M. Mattila, Maiju Kekki
Summary: This study aimed to examine the main risk factors associated with the development of fear of childbirth during subsequent pregnancies and deliveries. The findings revealed that previous fear experiences, emergency caesarean section, unplanned caesarean section, vacuum delivery, and perineal tear were all factors that increased the likelihood of fear of childbirth in the second pregnancy.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Matias Vaajala, Maiju Kekki, Ville M. M. Mattila, Ilari Kuitunen
Summary: The aim of this study was to calculate the rates of labor analgesia in multiparous and nulliparous women with fear of childbirth (FOC), as FOC might be associated with higher rates of labor analgesia. The results showed that women diagnosed with FOC had a higher rate of labor analgesia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Somayeh Abdolalipour, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh Charandabi, Sepideh Mashayekh-Amiri, Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Summary: This study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness-based programs on pregnant women's fear of childbirth (FOC) and self-efficacy. Through a systematic search and meta-analysis, it was found that mindfulness-based exercises may improve childbirth self-efficacy and reduce the level of FOC in pregnant women. However, more rigorous randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions, especially on self-efficacy.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hanna Grundstrom, Klara Stenberg, Anna Malmquist, Tova Roos, Katri Nieminen
Summary: The study found that most women with severe fear of childbirth were satisfied with the professional support they received before, during, and after childbirth. The experiences were categorized into themes of validation, guidance, and being in control. Overall, the fear of childbirth postpartum did not appear to be related to perceived lack of professional support, suggesting a need for further research on the relationship between fear of childbirth, negative childbirth experiences, and perceived support.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Seyedeh Fatemeh Ghaffari, Forouzan Elyasi, Roya Nikbakht, Zohreh Shahhosseini
Summary: This study identified the relationship between maternal fear of childbirth and paternal fear of childbirth, with expectant fathers' stress having a greater impact on their fear of childbirth. It suggests practical implications for improving the fathers' psychological well-being by considering the role of maternal fear of childbirth and expectant fathers' depression, anxiety, and stress.
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Mega Hasanul Huda, Roselyn Chipojola, Yen Miao Lin, Gabrielle T. Lee, Meei-Ling Shyu, Shu-Yu Kuo
Summary: The study showed that breastfeeding educational interventions effectively reduce breast engorgement and pain, as well as increase exclusive breastfeeding rates. Education combining lectures and practical skills was found to be particularly beneficial for sustaining exclusive breastfeeding.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Gabrielle T. Lee, Li He, Sheng Xu
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of cooperative physical activities on social interactions of children with ASD in China, finding that it effectively increased the frequency of appropriate peer interactions. However, there was an increase in inappropriate interactions after the intervention, although the proportion of inappropriate interactions relative to appropriate interactions decreased for some children.
JOURNAL OF POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Roselyn Chipojola, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Shu-Yu Kuo
Summary: The study found that the Paternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form is a valid and reliable measure to assess fathers' confidence in their ability to assist mothers with breastfeeding in Malawi. Fathers' breastfeeding self-efficacy was significantly correlated with their age, marital status, and number of children, indicating that older, married, and fathers with two or more children had higher breastfeeding self-efficacy.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Gabrielle T. Lee, Xiaoyi Hu, Shuiling Liu
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an instructional sequence involving simple tact, category tact, and match-to-sample instructions on the emergence of metaphorical extensions about emotions for children with autism spectrum disorder. Results indicate that the participants' intraverbal responses for metaphorical extensions about emotions emerged or increased without direct training after completion of the instructional sequence to which verbal instruction had been added. All three children maintained the metaphorical extensions about emotions for 4 weeks.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Gabrielle T. Lee, Yuwei Tang, Sheng Xu
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a procedure involving the systematic withdrawal of stimulus prompts and tangible reinforcers on the acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of eye contact and gaze following for two children with ASD in China. The results showed that the procedure effectively established eye contact and gaze following for both children, with generalization to new instructors in a free play setting and maintenance of acquired behaviors for 1 month following training.
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tzu-Fen Chang, Gabrielle T. Lee, Alyssia T. Bruce, Denise N. Powell, Li-hsuan Yang
Summary: Research shows that teachers' beliefs about intelligence can influence their teaching practices, and some teachers hold lower expectations for students with learning disabilities. This study examined the relationship between college instructors' beliefs about intelligence and the feedback they provided based on a student's writing sample, specifically comparing whether the student's dyslexia was mentioned or not. The results indicated that instructors who endorsed the idea of intelligence being incremental gave more encouraging comments. The instructors' beliefs about intelligence did not predict the assigned grade, the number of weaknesses pointed out, or the number of suggestions provided. The instructors who were informed of the student's dyslexia gave higher grades, but their feedback did not differ. There was no significant interaction found between instructors' beliefs about intelligence and awareness of student dyslexia.
PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Education, Special
Gabrielle T. Lee, Hui Li, Sheng Xu
Summary: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of video modeling (VM) and picture-based interventions (PI) on teaching children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to recognize emotions in context. The results showed that both VM and PI were effective, but most children performed better with VM and required less time to reach criterion with PI. All children displayed longer on-task behavior with VM.
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Roselyn Chipojola, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Shu-Yu Kuo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the BSES-SF among women in Malawi and examine its relationship with demographic and health factors. The results confirmed that the 12-item BSES-SF is a reliable and valid scale for assessing women's breastfeeding self-efficacy in Malawi.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Weihe Huang, Gabrielle T. Lee, Xiaofan Zhang
Summary: ABA has evolved over 7 decades in the West, while it has only been introduced to mainland China about 20 years ago. This study critically evaluates ABA research in China and finds variations in the acceptance and interest in the seven dimensions of ABA. Recommendations for future development are offered.
BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IN PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Gabrielle T. Lee, Yitong Jiang, Xiaoyi Hu
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of a parent-mediated LEGO intervention on the social interactions of four children on the autism spectrum. The intervention effectively increased spontaneous social initiations and responses in all four children, which were maintained for 6 weeks following the intervention. However, the intervention did not have an effect on inappropriate interactions, and parental prompts decreased over time. The study also discussed the efficacy of the intervention and the potential benefits of virtual parent training.
REMEDIAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Marianne Lin-Lewry, Ya-Ling Tzeng, Chieh-Chen Li, Gabrielle T. Lee, Pi-Hsia Lee, Su-Ru Chen, Shu-Yu Kuo
Summary: Sleep quality and depression during pregnancy have significant impact on women's adaptation to motherhood and are associated with negative outcomes for both mothers and newborns. A study conducted in central Taiwan examined the trajectories of sleep quality and depression symptoms in perinatal women, and identified three distinct patterns of sleep quality and three stable trajectories of depressive symptoms. Fatigue symptoms and social support were found to be significant predictors of poor sleep quality and depression. Early assessment of sleep and depression is crucial in identifying at-risk women and initiating interventions to improve their mental health and sleep.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yu-Che Chang, Madalitso Khwepeya, Nothando S. S. Nkambule, Renee S. S. Chuang, Chung-Hsien Chaou
Summary: This study found a close association between milestone and entrustable professional activity (EPA) assessment tools and the professional identity of emergency medicine residents. Additionally, professional identity in emergency physicians is influenced by their skills advancement and ability to learn, effectively perform tasks, and make appropriate medical decisions at the system level. The synergistic use of milestone and EPA assessment tools can be useful for supervisors and clinical educators to evaluate clinical performance during residency training.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Gabrielle T. Lee, Yitong Jiang, Xiaoyi Hu
Summary: The present study aims to report the status of behavioral research in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan in terms of publication quantity, research types, and collaboration with international researchers. Fifteen behavioral journals were selected, and publications conducted by researchers from these regions from each journal's inception to December 2021 were searched manually. The number of publications per decade has shown a significant increase over the past four decades, and approximately half of the publications involve collaboration with international researchers, primarily from North America. The implications for behavioral research, practice, and policy in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are discussed.
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Weihe Huang, Gabrielle T. T. Lee, Xiaofan Zhang
Summary: This paper aims to identify value-based ethical dilemmas in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and provide behavior practitioners with a systematic approach to addressing these dilemmas. The authors propose a step-by-step protocol for ethical deliberation and dilemma resolution, and discuss its implications for telehealth services.
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mao-Meng Tiao, Jiunn-Ming Sheen, I-Chun Lin, Madalitso Khwepeya, Hong-Ren Yu
Summary: The study found that prenatal high-fat diet and exposure to microplastics can lead to increased liver fat accumulation in offspring through oxidative stress, resulting in liver injury.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)