The analysis of negative birth experiences of mothers: a qualitative study

Aktaş, Songül; Aydın, Rüveyde

doi:10.1080/02646838.2018.1540863

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“…Other studies have found similar results for this matter [ 37 , 38 ]; it is stressed that women end up accepting going through procedures without asking questions, and without voicing their desires and their doubts [ 8 ]. Women not feeling confident about the healthcare system and the professionals attending them, of their fear of or the vulnerability of the process they are going through, seem to back these results which, according to the present results, also directly affects their satisfaction with the attention they received [ 39 , 40 ].…”

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confidence: 85%

Obstetric Violence in Spain (Part I): Women’s Perception and Interterritorial Differences

Mena‐Tudela

Iglesias-Casás²,

Chorda

et al. 2020

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The decentralization of health systems can have direct repercussions on maternity care. Some inequalities can be noted in outcomes, like neonatal and child mortality in Spain. This study aimed to make the presence of obstetric violence in Spain visible as an interterritorial equity criterion. A descriptive, restrospective and cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2018 and June 2019. The sample comprised 17,541 questionnaires, which represented all Spanish Autonomous Communities. Of our sample, 38.3% perceived having suffered obstetric violence; 44.4% perceived that they had undergone unnecessary and/or painful procedures, of whom 83.4% were not requested to provide informed consent. The mean satisfaction with the attention women received obtained 6.94 points in the general sample and 4.85 points for those women who viewed themselves as victims of obstetric violence. Spain seems to have a serious problem with public health and respecting human rights in obstetric violence. Offering information to women and requesting their informed consent are barely practiced in the healthcare system, so it is necessary to profoundly reflect on obstetric practices with, and request informed consent from, women in Spain.

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confidence: 85%

Obstetric Violence in Spain (Part I): Women’s Perception and Interterritorial Differences

Mena‐Tudela

Iglesias-Casás²,

Chorda

et al. 2020

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“…During childbirth, people use different approaches to confront and manage the childbirth process, including cognitive and behavioral approaches. The cognitive approach includes religious beliefs [8,17] and focusing on contractions [4,15,17,18] and mental imagery during labor [17,19].The behavioral approach includes walking, position changing [15,17] and relaxation and deep breathing [15,17,20].…”

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Women’s Experiences of Labour And Birth: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research Evidences

Tabaghdehi¹,

Shahhosseini²,

Keramat³

et al. 2021

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Background: Childbirth and its experience have the potential physical and psychological impact in the short and long term on mothers’ lives. This study aimed to identify and synthesize the qualitative researches in this regard to obtain a deep understanding of this phenomenon.Methods: In this study, articles were searched in databases such as Scopus, Pubmed as well as search in google scholar, Science Direct, key journals, and relevant theses using a predefined search strategy. Searching and selecting the articles and extracting data were performed by two independent authors. After searching, screening, and evaluating the studies, the final synthesis was completed on fourteen articles.Results: The meta-synthesis showed that there were two themes, four categories, and nine sub-categories. The themes include “perception” and “perspective”. Perception theme was derived from the two levels of control and security. Perspective theme was derived from of self-efficacy and self-esteem.Conclusion: Childbirth experience is affected by different factors. Health care systems should consider these factors in their patients during pregnancy and childbirth on their policies and guidelines.

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“…The experience can be in uenced by personal feelings, perceptions of personal performance [1], mental and physical health, and communication and interaction with health care providers [2,3]. Moreover, type of childbirth, childbirth preferences regarding vaginal birth versus caeserean section (C/S) [4,5], freedom in the expression of feelings related to childbirth, involvement in the birth experience, support from a partner and relatives [1,2,5], and other environmental factors, like lack of privacy during childbirth [1], can affect the childbirth experience. Some women who have a negative birth experience develop fear of having more children in the future [6][7][8].…”

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Fear of Childbirth and Depressive Symptoms Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-sectional Survey in Tanzania

Massae¹,

Svanberg²,

Larsson³

et al. 2021

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Background: Many women experience fear of childbirth (FoB) and depressive symptoms (DS) during pregnancy, but little is known about FoB among Tanzanian women. The current study aimed to assess the prevalence of FoB and DS among pregnant women and determine predictors of each and both, focusing on sociodemographic and obstetric predictors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at six health facilities in two districts in Tanzania between 2018 and 2019. In total, 694 pregnant women with gestational age between 32 and 40 weeks and expecting vaginal delivery were consecutively recruited and assessed for FoB and DS. We collected data through interviews using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire Version A and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. We performed multivariable logistic regression to investigate the predictors of FoB and DS. Results: The prevalence rates of FoB and DS among pregnant women were 15.1% and 17.7%, respectively. FoB and DS were more likely in women aged above 30 years (AOR 6.29, 95% CI 1.43–27.84) and in single mothers (AOR 2.57, 95% CI 1.14–5.78). Women with secondary education and above and those who had given birth previously were less likely to have FoB (AOR 0.22, 95%CI 0.05–0.99) and DS (AOR 0.27, 95% CI 0.01–0.87). Women who had previous obstetric complications, and those who did not receive any social support from male partners in previous childbirth were more likely to have FoB and DS. FoB was strongly associated with DS (AOR 3.42, 95% CI 21.20–5.53). DS only was more common in women who had inadequate income (AOR 2.35, 95% CI 1.38–3.99) or had previously experienced a perineal tear (AOR 2.32, 95% CI 1.31–4.08).Conclusions: Not having a formal education, having only primary education, being aged above 30 years, being single, being nulliparous, having experienced obstetric complications, and having a lack of social support from a male partner during previous pregnancy and childbirth were predictors of FoB and DS during pregnancy. FoB and DS were strongly associated with each other. It is vital to identify at-risk women early, to offer support during pregnancy and childbirth.

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The analysis of negative birth experiences of mothers: a qualitative study

Cited by 43 publications

References 43 publications

Obstetric Violence in Spain (Part I): Women’s Perception and Interterritorial Differences

Obstetric Violence in Spain (Part I): Women’s Perception and Interterritorial Differences

Women’s Experiences of Labour And Birth: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research Evidences

Fear of Childbirth and Depressive Symptoms Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-sectional Survey in Tanzania

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