Validation of the Revised Impact of Miscarriage Scale for Swedish conditions and comparison between Swedish and American couples’ experiences after miscarriage

Jansson, Caroline; Volgsten, Helena; Huffman, Carolyn; Svanberg, Agneta Skoog; Swanson, Kristen M.; Stavréus-Evers, Anneli

doi:10.1080/13625187.2017.1409346

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“…A strength of the study is that the cultural origin of the women is the same as would be expected in the general population, and we assume that the results are valid for Swedish conditions. This is in line with our previous study, where we show that experiences of miscarriage are the same regardless of cultural differences …”

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confidence: 94%

“…This contrasts with a previous study, where there were no differences in any of the RIMS factors after 4 months, and it was speculated that longer time was needed to recover from a miscarriage. The reason for the discrepancy could be cultural differences, despite our previous study showing that the experiences after miscarriage were similar in Swedish and American couples after 1 week, but comparisons on the longitudinal level were lacking …”

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confidence: 77%

“…Another strength of the study is that the three questionnaires have been used in several previous studies, that MADRS‐S was developed for Swedish conditions and the other two scales have been validated for Swedish conditions . One more strength was that most women, 77% and 80% respectively, answered the second questionnaire.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…RIMS is a scale that is used to measure experiences after miscarriage in women and men, developed from the Impact of Miscarriage Scale and originally constructed to capture the significance and meaning of miscarriage . The scale was recently validated for Swedish conditions . Depressive symptoms can be measured by using the Montgomery and Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS‐S) .…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…Qualitative studies were generally of a high standard, with methodologies and analyses (content [46,55,60,64,69], thematic [61,65,71,72], grounded theory [59,62,68], autoethnographic [66], descriptive [83] and phenomenological [56-58, 73-75, 77-82]) clearly reported and justified in the context of 'exploratory' or 'understanding lived experience' research aims. Quantitative studies reported either correlational and regression analyses [24,67,76,86,88,90,92,93], or group difference tests [23,25,76,84,87,89,91,[94][95][96], including significance testing of resulting relationships or differences. However, one small quantitative study reported only numbers and percentages of participants who endorsed a particular feeling relating to grief or service outcome [70], and another reported percentages of participants who had received certain support services following a loss [95].…”

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Men’s grief following pregnancy loss and neonatal loss: A systematic review and emerging theoretical model

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Background : Emotional distress following pregnancy loss and neonatal loss is common, with enduring grief occurring for many parents. However, little is known about men's grief, since the majority of existing literature and subsequent bereavement care guidelines have focused on women. To develop a comprehensive understanding of men's grief, this systematic review sought to summarise and appraise the literature focusing on men's grief following pregnancy loss and neonatal loss. Methods :A systematic review was undertaken with searches completed across four databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, and CINAHL). These were guided by two research questions: 1) what are men's experiences of grief following pregnancy/neonatal loss; and 2) what are the predictors of men's grief following pregnancy/neonatal loss? Eligible articles were qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods empirical studies including primary data on men's grief, published between 1998 and October 2018.Eligibility for loss type included miscarriage or stillbirth (by any definition), termination of pregnancy for nonviable foetal anomaly, and neonatal death up to 28 days after a live birth. Results : A final sample of 46 articles were identified, including 26 qualitative, 19 quantitative, and one mixed methods paper. Findings indicate that men's grief experiences are highly varied, and current grief measures may not capture all of the complexities of grief for men. Qualitative studies identified that in comparison to women, men may face different challenges including expectations to support female partners, and a lack of social recognition for their grief and subsequent needs. Men may face doubledisenfranchised grief in relation to the pregnancy/neonatal loss experience. Conclusion : There is a need to increase the accessibility of support services for men following pregnancy/neonatal loss, and to provide recognition and validation of their experiences of grief. Cohort studies are required among varied groups of bereaved men to confirm grief-predictor relationships, and to refine an emerging socio-ecological model of men's grief.

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Validation of the Revised Impact of Miscarriage Scale in the Republic of Burundi: A cross‐sectional multicenter study

Lundqvist‐Jansson,

Igiraneza,

Bazikamwe

2024

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to translate and validate the Revised Impact of Miscarriage Scale (RIMS) into Kirundi for use among women and men in Burundi. Additionally, the study aimed to compare the experience and personal meaning of miscarriage between women and men.MethodsThis is a cross‐sectional multicentered study. The RIMS was translated into Kirundi. Cronbach coefficient alpha and its internal consistency were measured for both genders. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to determine the underlying factors and the shared variance. Both women and men completed the RIMS questionnaire, while women completed sociodemographic, reproductive and mental health questions.ResultsIn all, 79 couples completed the RIMS. The original factor structure was retained after the EFA, with 68% of the shared variance explained in the three‐factor solution with 16 questions. Isolation/guilt, Loss of baby, and Devastating event. The internal consistency for women and men combined was α = 0.928. Although women scored higher on the factors of Isolation/guilt and Loss of baby, there were no significant differences in the Devastating event factor between women and men. Couples scores were positively correlated. Women who had experienced a previous miscarriage were more significantly impacted by all three factors compared to women experiencing their first miscarriage.ConclusionsThe Kirundi translation of the RIMS retained the original factor structure and demonstrated excellent internal consistency α = 0.928 in women and men combined. The RIMS could be a tool for caregivers to identify individuals who require additional support after a miscarriage.

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Validation of the Revised Impact of Miscarriage Scale for Swedish conditions and comparison between Swedish and American couples’ experiences after miscarriage

Abstract: The high consistency between the countries suggests that the RIMS questionnaire is reliable for both women and men to be used in both countries and two of three factors were similar between the two countries.

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Women’s experiences of miscarriage related to diagnosis, duration, and type of treatment

Women’s experiences of miscarriage related to diagnosis, duration, and type of treatment

Men’s grief following pregnancy loss and neonatal loss: A systematic review and emerging theoretical model

Validation of the Revised Impact of Miscarriage Scale in the Republic of Burundi: A cross‐sectional multicenter study

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