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View article: Midwives’ experiences of working with menopause counselling: a qualitative study
Midwives’ experiences of working with menopause counselling: a qualitative study Open
This work indicates that midwives with their skills and working methods are well suited to conduct menopausal counselling and thereby could satisfy a healthcare need. Resources needed are investments in menopausal counselling visits by mid…
View article: Factors Influence Breastfeeding Duration after High Risk and Low Risk Pregnancies
Factors Influence Breastfeeding Duration after High Risk and Low Risk Pregnancies Open
Background: Breastfeeding provides vital nutrients and fosters maternal–infant bonding, benefiting both mother and child. However, breastfeeding duration is influenced by various factors, especially in women of high-risk pregnancy. This st…
View article: Exploring the Relationship between Co-Sleeping, Maternal Mental Health and Expression of Complaints during Infancy, and Breastfeeding
Exploring the Relationship between Co-Sleeping, Maternal Mental Health and Expression of Complaints during Infancy, and Breastfeeding Open
Background: This study explores whether the implementation of co-sleeping in infants aged 6–12 months (a) is associated with maternal complaints and mothers’ difficulties regarding their infant’s sleep, (b) is associated with maternal ment…
View article: From Fathers to Fathers—Telephone-Based Peer Support: A Feasibility Study
From Fathers to Fathers—Telephone-Based Peer Support: A Feasibility Study Open
Background: Men can struggle with adapting to their new roles as they transition into fatherhood. While social support has been shown to be effective at aiding this transition, little research has focused on the implementation of, and sati…
View article: Women’s experiences of psychological treatment and psychosocial interventions for postpartum depression: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis
Women’s experiences of psychological treatment and psychosocial interventions for postpartum depression: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis Open
View article: The effect of antenatal education on expectant fathers’ attitudes toward breastfeeding and attachment to the fetus
The effect of antenatal education on expectant fathers’ attitudes toward breastfeeding and attachment to the fetus Open
reports of data from original research.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.• Short Reports -brief reports of data from original research.• Methodology Papers -Papers that present different meth…
View article: Using peer learning in master thesis course
Using peer learning in master thesis course Open
reports of data from original research.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.• Short Reports -brief reports of data from original research.• Methodology Papers -Papers that present different meth…
View article: Group Antenatal Care (gANC) for Somali-speaking women in Sweden – a process evaluation
Group Antenatal Care (gANC) for Somali-speaking women in Sweden – a process evaluation Open
Background Language supported group antenatal care (gANC) for Somali-born women was implemented in a Swedish public antenatal care clinic. Seven 60-minute sessions were offered, facilitated by midwives and starting with a presentation of a…
View article: The Effect of Antenatal Education on Expectant Fathers’ Attitudes toward Breastfeeding and Attachment to the Fetus
The Effect of Antenatal Education on Expectant Fathers’ Attitudes toward Breastfeeding and Attachment to the Fetus Open
Background: This study explores the effect of antenatal education on fathers’ attitudes toward: (i) breastfeeding and (ii) attachment to the fetus. A secondary aim is to explore the relationship of fathers’ demographic and the psycho-emoti…
View article: Group antenatal care compared with standard antenatal care for Somali-Swedish women: a historically controlled evaluation of the Hooyo Project
Group antenatal care compared with standard antenatal care for Somali-Swedish women: a historically controlled evaluation of the Hooyo Project Open
Objectives Comparing language-supported group antenatal care (gANC) and standard antenatal care (sANC) for Somali-born women in Sweden, measuring overall ratings of care and emotional well-being, and testing the feasibility of the outcome …
View article: Group antenatal care (gANC) for Somali-speaking women in Sweden – a process evaluation
Group antenatal care (gANC) for Somali-speaking women in Sweden – a process evaluation Open
View article: A qualitative study of Swedish fathers’ experiences of becoming a father during the COVID-19 pandemic
A qualitative study of Swedish fathers’ experiences of becoming a father during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Expectant and new fathers felt that their level of participation in prenatal care was negatively impacted by the Swedish policies imposed on them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fathers were physically and emotionally excluded, resulting in …
View article: Self-reported mental health status of pregnant women in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey
Self-reported mental health status of pregnant women in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey Open
View article: The Dangerous Staircase of Stress
The Dangerous Staircase of Stress Open
Chronic negative stress may be the start of a progress of illness, that may end in serious troubles for the affected. In this Perspective we highlight the steps in such a progress, what we call a staircase of stress. This underlines the im…
View article: Breastfeeding interventions for preventing postpartum depression
Breastfeeding interventions for preventing postpartum depression Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: The primary objective of this review is to assess the effect and safety of supportive breastfeeding interventions, in comparison to standard perinatal …
View article: Self-reported mental health status of pregnant women in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey
Self-reported mental health status of pregnant women in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to unprecedented worries and challenges for pregnant women due to social restrictions and changes in maternity care provision. We aimed to investigate the mental health impact of COVID-19 p…
View article: Mental health of Urban Mothers (MUM) study: a multicentre randomised controlled trial, study protocol
Mental health of Urban Mothers (MUM) study: a multicentre randomised controlled trial, study protocol Open
Introduction Mental health disorders are common during pregnancy and the postnatal period and can have serious adverse effects on women and their children. The consequences for global mental health due to COVID-19 are likely to be signific…
View article: Impacted family equality, self‐confidence and loneliness: a cross‐sectional study of first‐time and multi‐time fathers’ satisfaction with prenatal and postnatal father groups in Sweden
Impacted family equality, self‐confidence and loneliness: a cross‐sectional study of first‐time and multi‐time fathers’ satisfaction with prenatal and postnatal father groups in Sweden Open
Background Fathers often feel secondary or invisible in traditional parent groups. Gender‐specific parent groups, referred to as father groups, may be inclusive spaces for fathers to discuss their transition into parenthood. Objective To q…
View article: When a New Mother Becomes Mentally Unhealthy, It Is Everyone’s Problem: Shanghai Women’s Perceptions of Perinatal Mental Health Problems
When a New Mother Becomes Mentally Unhealthy, It Is Everyone’s Problem: Shanghai Women’s Perceptions of Perinatal Mental Health Problems Open
Sixteen women in Shanghai participated in semistructured interviews, and thematic analysis was used to interpret their responses. An overarching theme, three main themes, and 13 subthemes were identified. The overarching theme (the old way…
View article: Care-seeking behavior and disclosure on self-reported mental health among young women in urban Shanghai, China
Care-seeking behavior and disclosure on self-reported mental health among young women in urban Shanghai, China Open
Mental health is a major public health concern in China. Help-seeking behavior typically does not involve professionals. Aim of the study was to assess Shanghai women’s care-seeking behavior for common mental health disorders. Using an onl…
View article: Perinatal mental health in China: views of health system professionals in Shanghai
Perinatal mental health in China: views of health system professionals in Shanghai Open
Background: Mental health has recently been receiving a growing amount of attention in mainland China, with mental disorders increasingly being recognized as a major public health concern. However, the treatment gap for mental health care …
View article: Rationale, development and feasibility of group antenatal care for immigrant women in Sweden: a study protocol for the Hooyo Project
Rationale, development and feasibility of group antenatal care for immigrant women in Sweden: a study protocol for the Hooyo Project Open
Introduction Somali-born women comprise a large group of immigrant women of childbearing age in Sweden, with increased risks for perinatal morbidity and mortality and poor experiences of care, despite the goal of providing equitable health…
View article: Antenatal care for Somali-born women in Sweden: Perspectives from mothers, fathers and midwives
Antenatal care for Somali-born women in Sweden: Perspectives from mothers, fathers and midwives Open
ANC interventions targeting inequalities between migrants and non-migrants may benefit from embracing a person-centred approach, as a means to counteract stereotypes, misunderstandings and prejudice. Group antenatal care has the potential …
View article: China’s child policy shift and its impact on Shanghai and Hangzhou women’s decision-making
China’s child policy shift and its impact on Shanghai and Hangzhou women’s decision-making Open
With the outcomes of research on the families' judgment and decision-making with regard to a second child, support can be targeted where it is needed the most. The acquired knowledge may serve as a prognosis for the child policy's future d…
View article: MAGDALENA: study protocol of a randomised, placebo-controlled trial on cognitive development at 2 years of age in children exposed to SSRI in utero
MAGDALENA: study protocol of a randomised, placebo-controlled trial on cognitive development at 2 years of age in children exposed to SSRI in utero Open
Introduction Ten per cent of all pregnant women are depressed. Standard therapy of pregnant women with moderate depression is selective serotonin reuptakeinhibitors (SSRI). Observational studies on neurodevelopment after fetal SSRI exposur…
View article: Brist på sympati : Psykoterapeuters upplevelser och erfarenheterav att arbeta med klienterde inte känner sympati inför
Brist på sympati : Psykoterapeuters upplevelser och erfarenheterav att arbeta med klienterde inte känner sympati inför Open
Sammanfattning Studiens syfte var att undersöka terapeuters erfarenheter av hur ett samarbete kan skapas när utgångspunkten är att man inte känner sympati för patienten i en terapirelation. Det finns förhållandevis lite forskning som handl…
View article: Mother's postnatal stress: an investigation of links to various factors during pregnancy and post‐partum
Mother's postnatal stress: an investigation of links to various factors during pregnancy and post‐partum Open
Background Higher levels of parental stress have long‐term effects on children's health and could lead to dysfunction in the parent–child interaction. Different background factors can be predictors of high parental stress. Aim The aim of t…
View article: Deviation from Accepted Drug Administration Guidelines during Anaesthesia in Twenty Highly Realistic Simulated Cases
Deviation from Accepted Drug Administration Guidelines during Anaesthesia in Twenty Highly Realistic Simulated Cases Open
Deviations from accepted practice guidelines and protocols are poorly understood, yet some deviations are likely to be deliberate and carry potential for patient harm. Anaesthetic teams practise in a complex work environment and anaestheti…