Disparities in the maternal healthcare continuum among Bangladeshi women: evidence from nationally representative surveys
CONCLUSION: Overall utilisation of maternal CoC increased between 2012 and 13 and 2019, however, women in Bangladesh still lack the CoC with persistent wealth inequality. Integrated provision of ANC, delivery by SBA, and PNC should be introduced, comprising both private and public health facilities, and targeting women in poor and rural communities. Efforts should also focus on women's education, autonomy, fertility rate, and exposure to media.PMID:37806164 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103814 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - October 8, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Md Hafizur Rahman Ema Akter Shafiqul Ameen Sabrina Jabeen Anisuddin Ahmed Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman Aniqa Tasnim Hossain Source Type: research
Childbirth-choice facilitation experiences among women in selected public healthcare facilities in Namibia
CONCLUSIONS: Women who gave birth in public hospitals reported a lack of choice regarding type of childbirth and a lack of shared decision-making. They would have preferred to receive balanced information about types of childbirth in advance in order to make informed decisions.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Health professionals need to provide information on types of childbirth to women early in antenatal care so that they understand the choices and can give informed consent regarding their chosen mode when the time comes. Previous experiences of women need to be solicited to guide the facilitation of current or subsequent pre...
Source: Midwifery - October 7, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Sarah Mlambo Hans J Amukugo Source Type: research
Childbirth-choice facilitation experiences among women in selected public healthcare facilities in Namibia
CONCLUSIONS: Women who gave birth in public hospitals reported a lack of choice regarding type of childbirth and a lack of shared decision-making. They would have preferred to receive balanced information about types of childbirth in advance in order to make informed decisions.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Health professionals need to provide information on types of childbirth to women early in antenatal care so that they understand the choices and can give informed consent regarding their chosen mode when the time comes. Previous experiences of women need to be solicited to guide the facilitation of current or subsequent pre...
Source: Midwifery - October 7, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Sarah Mlambo Hans J Amukugo Source Type: research
Changing minds: The impact of introducing evidence-based practices around the use of episiotomy in a South Indian Tertiary Centre
CONCLUSION: Successful institution of any change in behavior needs an understanding of the perception and attitude towards the change. A focus on respectful maternity care, hospital policies based on scientific evidence and an enabling environment for training and education can avoid unnecessary birth practices not recommended for healthy pregnant women.PMID:37801839 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103833 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - October 6, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Maimoona Ahmed Inderjeet Kaur Sowmya Thota Source Type: research
The reintegration of obstetric fistula survivors in Malawi: Perspectives of healthcare providers
CONCLUSION: It is imperative to overcome the socio-cultural beliefs that impact the treatment of obstetric fistula. The perspectives of healthcare providers involved in obstetric fistula treatment can assist policy makers to conceptualize and implement effective policies and programmes that will improve the quality of care offered to obstetric fistula survivors after their treatment.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICES: These first-hand experiences and knowledge of healthcare providers are significant in identifying challenges and barriers that fistula survivors encounter during the reintegration process.PMID:37782973 | DOI:10.1016/...
Source: Midwifery - October 2, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Mwawi S Gondwe Pranitha Maharaj Sachin Sewpersad Source Type: research
