Web-based Discussion Forums on Pregnancy Complaints and Maternal Health Literacy in Norway: A Qualitative Study

BACKGROUND Pregnancy-induced physical symptoms are less often discussed in a clinical setting during prenatal care as these have been mostly viewed as a normal part of the physiological process. However, pregnancy has been found to be a period of active online searching. Exploring online forums have the potential to gain in-depth knowledge about issues on physical discomforts that pregnant women discuss with their peers who have similar experiences or are living in comparable circumstances. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to explore types of pregnancy-related physical symptoms among pregnant women and to further identify the concerns that prompted women to discuss online. METHODS A retrospective qualitative study of web-based forum postings was conducted in two stages: (1) identifying eligible discussion forums and (2) identifying relevant postings. Forum postings between July 2016 and June 2017 were purposively selected and analyzed using the inductive approach. The SRQR guideline was followed for reporting this qualitative research. RESULTS In total, 574 initial postings and 2801 comments were selected from 3 eligible discussion forums. Eighteen categories of pregnancy-related physical symptoms were considered for discussion, among which nausea and vomiting accounted for one-quarter of the discussion postings. Concerns that prompted pregnant women to discuss with peers were diagnosis-oriented, solution-oriented, and emotion-oriented. CONCLUSIONS Analysis of web-based pregnancy discussion forums can be a valuable resource to better understand pregnancy issues. Thus, this present study was able to highlight significant concerns pertaining to physical symptoms and discomfort during pregnancy. Three different types of concerns have reflected women’s psychological aspects in adapting to physical changes during pregnancy progression.

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Pregnant Women's Health Literacy Promotion Strategies: A Review

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2019/v28i230198 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Parisa Farzi Karamolahi ◽

Zahra Bostani Khalesi ◽

Mryam Niknami

Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

Social Science Research ◽

Research Network ◽

Flow Diagram ◽

Maternal Child Health ◽

Discussion Forums ◽

Small Group Teaching ◽

Web Based ◽

Counseling Intervention ◽

Promotion Strategies

Background: Given the importance maternal health literacy (MHL) level in pregnancy outcome and maternal-child health, Investigating MHL promotion strategies is essential. To this end, the present study aimed to identify and report those interventions that conducted for improving MHL. Methods: A scoping literature search using PubMed, Web of Science, Social Science Research Network, CINAHL, Psych INFO, Magiran, Iran Medex, Iran Doc, SID and Google Scholar. This review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flow diagram. Eligible studies were identified from English and Persian databases, published between 1990 and 2018. Studies were screened independently by two researchers who performed the data extraction. Results: On the basis of the studies’s intervention technique, 2 major health themes emerged: Group-based interventions (Antenatal classes, Small group teaching, The centering pregnancy model, Web-based discussion forums) and individual -based interventions (Counseling intervention, Web-based educations, The workbook and booklet, Multimedia approaches, Graphics-based tool, A theory-based training program). Conclusion: This review provides insights into existing strategies for MHL promotion. Health policy leaders and health system planners, should support the uptake of these approaches into usual prenatal care.

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Exploring COVID-19 Related Factors Influencing Antenatal Care Services Uptake: A Qualitative Study among Women in a Rural Community in Southwest Ethiopia

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health ◽

10.1177/2150132721996892 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. 215013272199689

Author(s):

Shewangizaw Hailemariam ◽

Wubetu Agegnehu ◽

Misganaw Derese

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Maternal Health ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Antenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Facility ◽

Care Service ◽

Maternal Health Service ◽

Related Factors ◽

Factors Influencing

Introduction: Evidences suggest a significant decline in maternal health service uptake following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Ethiopia. However, COVID-19 related factors impacting the service uptake are not sufficiently addressed. Hence, the current study was intended to explore COVID-19 related factors influencing antenatal care service uptake in rural Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based qualitative study was conducted from September 25/2020 to November 25/2020 among selected pregnant women residing in rural districts of Bench-Sheko Zone, and healthcare providers working in the local health care facilities. Six focus group discussions and 9 in-depth interviews were made between pregnant women, and health care providers, respectively. Data was collected by health education and behavioral science professionals who also have experience in qualitative data collection procedure. Data were transcribed, translated, and analyzed thematically using Open Code 4.0 software. Result: The study revealed several COVID-19 related factors influencing the uptake of antenatal care service during the pandemic. Health facility related barriers, perceived poor quality of care during the pandemic, government measures against COVID-19, anxiety related to the pandemic, and risk minimization were the identified factors possibly influencing the current antenatal care service uptake among women in rural Bench-Sheko Zone. Conclusion: COVID-19 preventive measures, and health facility related factors and individual factors were responsible for the current decline in antenatal care service uptake. Preserving essential health care service is critical to prevent avoidable losses of maternal and child lives during the pandemic period. Hence, programs and strategies designed to maintain maternal health services particularly, antenatal care service have better take the above determinants into consideration.

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Building Intelligent Web-based System for Efficiently Tracking Learner's Communication Activities on Discussion Forums

2007 Innovations in Information Technologies (IIT) ◽

10.1109/iit.2007.4430451 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

Madeth May ◽

Sebastien George ◽

Patrick Prevot

Keyword(s):

Discussion Forums ◽

Web Based ◽

Web Based System

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Maternal Health Literacy and Late Initiation of Immunizations Among an Inner-City Birth Cohort

Maternal and Child Health Journal ◽

10.1007/s10995-010-0580-0 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 386-394 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Susmita Pati ◽

Kristen A. Feemster ◽

Zeinab Mohamad ◽

Alex Fiks ◽

Robert Grundmeier ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Literacy ◽

Maternal Health ◽

Inner City ◽

Birth Cohort ◽

Late Initiation

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A Case Study of Student Use of Asynchronous Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) to Support Reflection and Evaluation

Journal of Educational Technology Systems ◽

10.2190/a9em-ybpq-5jwu-2jwt ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 365-377 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Susan M. Land ◽

Michele M. Dornisch

Keyword(s):

Collaborative Learning ◽

Bulletin Board ◽

Discussion Forums ◽

Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽

Communication Tools ◽

Web Based ◽

Face To Face ◽

Recent Interest ◽

Face To Face Instruction

Recent interest in computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) has prompted educators to incorporate communication tools into their courses. This article reports findings of students' use of two Web-based discussion forums across two semesters to supplement face-to- face instruction. By tracking the discussions, we discovered that when students initiated reflection and integration of perspectives, they did so through concessions and oppositions to the postings of their peers. Findings point to the importance of explicit scaffolding of conversations to encourage student sharing and evaluation of perspectives.

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