Factors associated with puerperal women's perception of the support received from their companions during labor and delivery

Sena, Marcela Matias; Barros, Maria Aline Rodrigues; Holanda, Sâmia Monteiro; Aquino, Priscila de Souza; Cardoso, Alexandrina

doi:10.1002/ijgo.14529

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“…Our study did not show a significant association between marital status and QoL. However, the partner's support is essential for the experience of a meaningful maternity process, whether by improving the QoL during pregnancy or even during delivery 17 …”

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Sociodemographic and obstetric factors associated with health‐related quality of life of high‐risk pregnant women

Gadelha,

Barros,

de Freitas

et al. 2023

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between sociodemographic and obstetric factors and the health‐related quality of life of pregnant women in high‐risk prenatal care.MethodsA cross‐sectional study of women in high‐risk prenatal care in Ceara, Brazil. The investigated outcomes were health‐related quality of life, using the Medical Outcomes Study 36‐item short‐form health survey; the investigated covariates were sociodemographic and obstetric data. Associative analyses were performed using the Jamovi® software version 0.9.ResultsOf the 276 women included in the study, women with the following characteristics presented a better quality of life in some domain of the scale: age equal to or greater than 35 years, higher income per dependent, religious, living with three or fewer persons, with their own home, in primigestation, nulliparous, with no history of previous abortion, and with up to two living children. The regression model showed an association between the total scale score, which means a higher quality of life in women with age equal to or greater than 35 years and a higher income per dependent.ConclusionThe study identified sociodemographic and obstetric factors that may affect the quality of life of high‐risk pregnant women, providing subsidies to health providers so that they can promote better prenatal care.

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Sociodemographic and obstetric factors associated with health‐related quality of life of high‐risk pregnant women

Gadelha,

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“…Results showed that the women in the intervention group had higher satisfaction with childbirth [ 27 ]. Findings from this study revealed that the empowerment of the companion during labor and delivery made a positive difference on the woman’s perception of support [ 28 ]. Therefore, we recommend that companions are guided on admission to help them settle into this very significant role to positively impact women’s experience of care.…”

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Efficacy of midwife-led role orientation of birth companions on maternal satisfaction and birth outcomes: a randomized control trial in Uganda

Wanyenze,

Nalwadda,

Tumwesigye

et al. 2023

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background The World Health Organization recommends birth companionship for all women in labor. There is insufficient evidence on birth companionship in low-income settings and it is not clear if role orientation impacts effectiveness. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of midwife-led role orientation of birth companions of on maternal satisfaction and birth outcomes in a sub-region in Uganda. Methods A stepped wedge cluster randomized trial conducted (control n = 240), intervention n = 235) from 4 clusters. Women who had a birth companion, in spontaneously established labor and, expecting a vaginal delivery were eligible. The intervention was “midwife-provided orientation of birth companions”. The admitting midwife provided an orientation session for the birth companion on supportive labor techniques. The primary outcome was the chance of having a spontaneous vaginal delivery. Assessors were not blinded. Independent t-test and Chi-Square tests were used to assess the differences by study period. Results Mean maternal satisfaction rate was significantly higher in the intervention period compared to the control period (P > 0.001). High maternal satisfaction levels were noted among the women who were; at the regional referral hospital, younger, first-time mothers, and unmarried (P < 0.001). Satisfaction with pain management was rated lowest across study periods. Satisfaction with humaneness was rated highest with a higher score in the intervention period (93%) than the control (79.5%). There were no statistically significant differences in the mode of delivery, need to augment labor, length of labor and Apgar scores. Conclusion Midwife-led role orientation of birth companions increased maternal satisfaction. Nevertheless, no significant effect was noted in the mode of delivery, length of labor, Apgar score, and need to augment labor. Findings could inform the integration of birth companions in the admission process of the woman in labor in similar settings. Trial registration number NCT04771325.

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Factors associated with puerperal women's perception of the support received from their companions during labor and delivery

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Sociodemographic and obstetric factors associated with health‐related quality of life of high‐risk pregnant women

Sociodemographic and obstetric factors associated with health‐related quality of life of high‐risk pregnant women

Efficacy of midwife-led role orientation of birth companions on maternal satisfaction and birth outcomes: a randomized control trial in Uganda

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