Disrespect and abuse during birth and postnatal care
Publication date: Available online 23 July 2019Source: Sexual & Reproductive HealthcareAuthor(s): Ingela Wiklund (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 24, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Challenges and strategies for contraceptive care in independent abortion clinics in the United States, 2017
ConclusionStaff working in independent abortion clinics in the United States experience a tension between trying to provide holistic, patient-centered care – including contraceptive care – and navigating restrictive political and healthcare contexts for the delivery of abortion care. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - July 16, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

The professional role of skilled birth attendants’ in Nepal – A phenomenographic study
ConclusionThe SBAs’ vulnerability emerged especially in rural areas while preventing complications and newborn and maternal death in rural areas where she often worked alone with lack of proper equipment and access to other medical professionals. The SBAs perceived that their professional roles required knowledge and experiences, were safety was closely linked to health education. Ethical dilemma could arose when they had to relate to the families' cultural decisions. Education was a key factor connected to close life-saving procedures and to retain good quality and safety in newborn and maternal healthcare. The SBAs swi...
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - June 30, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

A survey of young women’s perceptions of the influence of the Levonorgestrel-Intrauterine System or Copper-Intrauterine Device on sexual desire
ConclusionsThe women in this study using the Lng-IUS more often report negative sexual desire effects of their contraception as well as lower sexual desire level compared with women using the Cu-IUD. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - June 28, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Preterm labour decision-making and experiences of care for women and clinicians (QUIDS Qualitative): a qualitative exploration
ConclusionsDecision-making is complex and a tool to more accurately predict preterm birth than is currently available was valued. Further research is warranted to evaluate a tool in clinical practice and to improve services for women with symptoms of preterm labour attempting to gain access to face-face care. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - June 28, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Process evaluation of a comprehensive sexuality education intervention in primary schools in South Western Uganda
ConclusionsIt was feasible to implement a contextually adapted CSE program for young adolescents in schools successfully with overall high acceptance by key stakeholders. Proper coordination of school activities with the program, ensuring linkages of the school based CSE program with community support systems for adolescent SRH and addressing socio-cultural impedances could be beneficial. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - June 27, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Contraceptive discontinuation and its relation to emergency contraception use among undergraduate women in Brazil
ConclusionWe conclude that most undergraduate students in São Paulo Brazil do not use EC when needed, such as contraceptive discontinuation, potentially reflecting a lack of pregnancy risk recognition. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - June 27, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

A known midwife can make a difference for women with fear of childbirth- birth outcome and women’s experiences of intrapartum care
ConclusionThis study indicates that having access to a known midwife might have an impact on women’s birth experience. This study was limited by its small sample size and further research would need to randomise fearful women to counselling or continuity of care to determine the contribution of each to reducing fear. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - June 16, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Caesarean birth experiences. A qualitative study from Sierra Leone
ConclusionsThis study indicates that women locate resources to cope with pain and fear within themselves, while also utilising extended support from social networks and healthcare workers. This confirms that, even in poor settings, resources are available for their health and well-being. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - June 12, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Knowledge and attitude of pregnant women regarding HIV transmission, prevention and associated factors in Karachi, Pakistan – A cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThis study shows that majority of the pregnant women in Karachi are unaware of MTCT and PMTCT and they are reluctant towards routine HIV testing. Thus, we see the need for collective and focused efforts for educational programs and further research. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - June 10, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence and Predictors of contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in 17 sub-Saharan African countries: A large population-based study
ConclusionThe use of contraceptives is low in sub-Saharan Africa, but varies substantially across countries. Use of contraception is associated with both personal and socioeconomic factors. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - June 10, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Infant temperament and perinatal depressive and anxiety symptoms in Mexican women
ConclusionIn this study, postpartum depressive and anxiety symptoms played an important role in shaping difficult infant temperament. Comorbidity between the two conditions warrants clinical attention and additional research, since it is related to maternal perception of difficult infant temperament. Psychological interventions are required, since these women may require assistance with emotional adaptation in the transition to motherhood. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - May 29, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Young people’s health and risk behaviours in relation to their sexual orientation: A cross-sectional study of Thailand and Sweden
ConclusionsSexual minority young people reported more risk behaviours and poorer health than their heterosexual counterparts. The findings are useful for policy programmes on sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - May 26, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

The Professional Role of Skilled Birth Attendants’ in Nepal-A Phenomenographic Study
ConclusionThe nurse midwives’ vulnerability emerged especially in rural areas while preventing complications and minimised new-born and maternal death. Often working alone with lack of proper equipment and access to other medical professionals. The nurse midwives perceived that their professional roles required knowledge and experiences, where safety was closely linked to health education. Ethical dilemma could arise when they had to relate to the families' cultural decisions. Education was a key factor close to life-saving procedures, to retain good quality and safety in new-born and maternal healthcare. The nurse midwi...
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - May 22, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research

Intra-umbilical vein injection of carbetocin versus oxytocin in the management of retained placenta
ConclusionIntra-umbilical carbetocin is more effective than intra-umbilical oytocin as a method for management of retained placenta. Intra-umbilical carbetocin seems to have more acceptable hemodynamic safety profile when compared to intra-umbilical oxytocin in the management of retained placenta. (Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare)
Source: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare - May 10, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research