Sense of coherence and childbearing choices: A cross sectional survey

Ferguson, Sally; Davis, Deborah; Browne, Jenny; Taylor, Jan

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2015.07.012

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“…Antonovsky was interested in exploring what encourages individuals to maintain a healthy outlook [ 5 ]. Sense of coherence (SOC) is the foundation of salutogenesis [ 25 ]. An individual’s SOC represents the amount of self-esteem and confidence an individual exhibits [ 1 ], underpinning one’s ability to create health [ 26 ].…”

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The perceptions and experiences of women who achieved and did not achieve a waterbirth

Lewis

Hauck

Crichton

et al. 2018

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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BackgroundThere is a gap in knowledge and understanding relating to the experiences of women exposed to the opportunity of waterbirth. Our aim was to explore the perceptions and experiences of women who achieved or did not achieve their planned waterbirth.MethodsAn exploratory design using critical incident techniques was conducted between December 2015 and July 2016, in the birth centre of the tertiary public maternity hospital in Western Australia. Women were telephoned 6 weeks post birth. Demographic data included: age; education; parity; and previous birth mode. Women were also asked the following: what made you choose to plan a waterbirth?; what do you think contributed to you having (or not having) a waterbirth?; and which three words would you use to describe your birth experience? Frequency distributions and univariate comparisons were employed for quantitative data. Thematic analysis was undertaken to extract common themes from the interviews.ResultsA total of 31% (93 of 296) of women achieved a waterbirth and 69% (203 of 296) did not. Multiparous women were more likely to achieve a waterbirth (57% vs 32%; p < 0.001). Women who achieved a waterbirth were less likely to have planned a waterbirth for pain relief (38% vs 52%; p = 0.24). The primary reasons women gave for planning a waterbirth were: pain relief; they liked the idea; it was associated with a natural birth; it provided a relaxing environment; and it was recommended. Two fifths (40%) of women who achieved a waterbirth suggested support was the primary reason they achieved their waterbirth, with the midwife named as the primary support person by 34 of 37 women. Most (66%) women who did not achieve a waterbirth perceived this was because they experienced an obstetric complication. The words women used to describe their birth were coded as: affirming; distressing; enduring; natural; quick; empowering; and long.ConclusionsImmersion in water for birth facilitates a shift of focus from high risk obstetric-led care to low risk midwifery-led care. It also facilitates evidence based, respectful midwifery care which in turn optimises the potential for women to view their birthing experience through a positive lens.

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The perceptions and experiences of women who achieved and did not achieve a waterbirth

Lewis

Hauck

Crichton

et al. 2018

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…Furthermore, by encouraging autonomy and effective use of the services available to them, an indirect effect may be that immigrants learn about the culture that they are joining, perhaps leading to a stronger sense of inclusiveness and acceptance into the larger society. Of note, while use of the salutogenic theoretical framework had not been applied in PCHS in maternal or child healthcare settings as was the MCHS when we initiated the development of the New Families Program, several recent studies have done so (Ferguson, Davis, Browne & Taylor, , ; Ferguson, Browne, Taylor, & Davis, ; Perez‐Botella, Downe, Magistretti, Lindstrom, & Berg, ). Notably, some aspects of the salutogenic approach are indeed familiar to U.S. home‐visiting programs (e.g., emphasis on collaboration and positive partnerships between parent and professional, empowering autonomy in the parent, focus on health promotion).…”

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Look to Norway: Serving new families and infants in a multiethnic population

Leirbakk

Magnus

Torper³

et al. 2019

Infant Mental Health Journal

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Despite recognition that immigrant women face significant health challenges, addressing the healthcare needs of immigrants is a source of debate in the United States. Lack of adequate healthcare for immigrants is recognized as a social justice issue, and other countries have incorporated immigrants into their healthcare services. Oslo, the fastest growing capital in Europe, is rapidly shifting to a heterogeneous society prompting organizational action and change. The New Families Program serves first‐time mothers and their infants in an Oslo district serving 53% minorities from 142 countries. Anchored in salutogenic theory, the program aims to support the parent–child relationship, children's development and social adaptation, and to prevent stress‐related outcomes. Formative research has informed the successful program development and implementation within the existing maternal and child healthcare service. Implications for addressing maternal and child health needs of an immigrant population are presented.

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“…5 Yapılan çalışmalar gebelik ve doğum sonu dönem ile tutarlılık duygusu arasında ilişki bulunduğunu göstermektedir. 2,6,7 Sjöström ve ark. (2004), 107 gebe kadın ile gerçekleştirdikleri araştırmada yüksek tutarlılık duygusuna sahip kadınların daha az anksiyete ve depresyon yaşadıklarını bulmuşlardır.…”

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“…2 Ferguson ve ark, (2015) 1074 gebe kadınla yaptığı kesitsel çalışmada, tutarlılık duygusu puanlarının kadınların gebelik ve doğum tercihleri ile ilişkili olduğunu saptamışlardır. 7 Bağlanma iki kişi arasındaki güçlü bir bağı tanımlamaktadır.…”

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Gebelikte Tutarlılık Duygusunun Prenatal Bağlanma ve Perinatal Anksiyete İle İlişkisi

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2022

Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Introduction:The study was planned in a descriptive-relation-seeking type in order to determine the relationship between the sense of coherence, prenatal attachment and perinatal anxiety levels of expectant mothers during pregnancy and the factors affecting them. Method: The research was carried out with 154 pregnant women. The data of the research; It was gathered at The hospital in Central Anatolia between December 2020 and July 2021. Research data were collected using a personal information form, Revised Sense of Coherence Scale (RECS), Prenatal Attachment Inventory (PAI), Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PAS). Results: It was determined that the total mean score of the RECS of Pregnants was 40,49±5,60, the total PAI score average was 38,02±9,89, and the total PAS mean score was 66,90±17,96. Sense of Coherence level of pregnant women was found to be good. No significant correlation was found between the RECS, PAI and PAS total scores. It has been found that there is a relationship between socioeconomic level and educational status and sense of coherence and prenatal attachment in pregnant women. In addition, it was determined that the prenatal attachment level of women who received support from their spouses was better. Conclusion: Pregnancy is a process that has long-term effects on the life of the newborn baby and the whole family, as well as the woman. In order to improve maternal and infant health, there is a need to identify pregnant women with poor socioeconomic status and to take necessary actions, and to raise awareness of the subject by giving trainings on the importance of spousal support to prospective fathers during pregnancy.

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Sense of coherence and childbearing choices: A cross sectional survey

Cited by 16 publications

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The perceptions and experiences of women who achieved and did not achieve a waterbirth

The perceptions and experiences of women who achieved and did not achieve a waterbirth

Look to Norway: Serving new families and infants in a multiethnic population

Gebelikte Tutarlılık Duygusunun Prenatal Bağlanma ve Perinatal Anksiyete İle İlişkisi

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