scholarly journals The pregnant women’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-116
Author(s):  
Shelly Rodliah Rosyad ◽  
Yekti Satriyandari ◽  
Surabhi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Online Library

Backgrounds: Pregnancy is a normal physiological process experienced by women. During this COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women have atypical experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic also instigates psychological problems in the form of anxiety and depression in pregnant women. Supports are exceedingly needed by pregnant women, especially during the current pandemic. They can take several measures during their pregnancy to reduce their level of anxiety.Objective of the study: To review evidence related to pregnant women’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.Review methods: This scoping review method begins with identifying scoping review questions using PEO framework; identifying relevant articles chosen based on inclusion and exclusion criteria; searching for articles using databases, namely EBSCO, PubMed, Science Direct, and Wiley Online Library; selecting articles of which search flow is described through PRISMA Flowchart; performing data charting and critical appraisal; and compiling and reporting results.Results: Based on 8 chosen articles, 7 articles are marked grade A in quantitative research design non-randomized (5), quantitative descriptive (1), qualitative (1), and 1 article is marked grade B in quantitative descriptive research design. Furthermore, there are 3 obtained themes, including psychological conditions, coping strategies and the pregnant women's needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic affects the pregnant women’s experiences due to the emergence of psychological responses in the form of anxiety, depression and fear. One of coping strategies carried out by pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic is by doing physical activities such as exercising, doing their hobbies, thinking positively and finding out information. Social supports and accurate information obtained help pregnant women to overcome their anxiety.

Women’s experiences of birth trauma: A scoping review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristy Watson ◽  
Colleen White ◽  
Helen Hall ◽  
Alana Hewitt
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Birth Trauma ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences

Selected Coping Strategies in Labor: An Investigation of Women's Experiences

Birth ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Spiby ◽  
Pauline Slade ◽  
Diane Escott ◽  
Beverley Henderson ◽  
Robert B. Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences

scholarly journals Exploration of the Pregnant Women's Experiences During COVID-19 Disease Crisis: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Bakouei ◽  
Maryam Nikpour ◽  
Hajar Adib Rad ◽  
zahra abadi marzoni
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Pregnancy Care ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
North Of Iran ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background: Prevention and control of COVID-19 disease in pregnant women has become a major concern. Healthcare providers should be aware that restriction of the routine prenatal care may have adverse effects. A qualitative approach can be helpful in understanding the pregnant women's experience and perspective in crisis. The study was conducted to explain the pregnant women's experiences during COVID-19 disease crisis.Methods: The qualitative study was conducted with conventional content analysis. Pregnant women selected with purposive sampling from six urban health centers in Babol (North of Iran). The semi structured individual interviews were done by telephone from May 03 to June 10, 2020. The systematic thematic analysis was used to identify and organize themes into clusters and categories across interviews.Result: We recruited twelve pregnant women until data saturation. Three theme categories extracted from data analysis. The first was "unpleasant feelings during pregnancy", the pregnant women stated feelings in this crisis such as worry, fear, obsession, boredom, nervousness, discouragement, and the like, which led them to have no positive pregnancy experience. The second category was "adjusted lifestyle". They experienced changes in lifestyle with the aim of preventing COVID-19 disease. The third category was “safe pregnancy care”. The pregnant women, while paying attention to the importance of pregnancy care, were forced to limit, delay, or modify some cares in order to be safe. Conclusion: The pregnant women experienced unpleasant feelings in this crisis; therefore, they should receive the necessary consulting to maintain mental health. All pregnant women reported some changes in their lifestyle and pregnancy care in order to health considerations to prevent the disease. Regular training for all pregnant women is necessary to manage this important pregnancy period while maintaining the maternal and fetal health in crisis.

scholarly journals Women’s Experiences of Safety Apps for Sexualized Violence: A Narrative Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Doria ◽  
Christine Ausman ◽  
Susan Wilson ◽  
Annalisa Consalvo ◽  
Jad Sinno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Sexualized Violence ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
Qualitative Literature ◽  
A Current

Abstract Background Sexualized violence against women is a significant human rights problem worldwide. Safety apps have the capacity to provide women with resources to prevent or respond to experiences of sexualized violence. The aim of the following study was to review the scope of the literature on women’s experiences of safety apps related to sexualized violence and identify if there is a current gap in this literature. Methods This scoping review employed a systematic methodology guided by the Arksey and O’Malley framework. The search for this scoping review was conducted in January 2020 and four electronic databases were searched: Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Scopus. Reference lists of systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and literature reviews that were found through the search of databases were also checked to ensure all relevant studies had been screened. Last, the table of contents for the last five years (2015–2020) were hand searched in four key journals (Journal of Technology in Human Services, Violence Against Women, BMC Public Health, and Health Promotion International) to identify any articles that may have been missed in the database search. Covidence was used to complete the screening. All data that met inclusion criteria was charted, extracted and synthesized. Results Across the four databases searched, a total of 389 studies were identified; 127 duplicates were removed, resulting in 262 studies screened. In total, 6 studies were included from the search of databases and 1 study was included from hand-searching, for a total of 7 included studies. Thematic analysis identified the following themes in the literature, which are summarized narratively: (1) security; (2) accessibility; and (3) knowledge. Recommendations and barriers found in relation to each theme are also presented. Conclusions This review confirms that the qualitative literature on women’s experiences of sexualized violence safety apps is scarce and exposes that a gap in the literature on this topic. The gaps in the literature were identified and implications and recommendations for future research are discussed.

“Un abrazo a la distancia”: An Exploration of Spanish-Speaking Women’s Experiences with Pregnancy and Social Isolation in an Urban U.S. Setting

2021 ◽  
pp. 154041532110410
Author(s):  
Talia Robledo-Gil ◽  
Shakkaura Kemet ◽  
Meredith Pensak ◽  
Abigail Cutler ◽  
Blair McNamara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Language Preference ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Spanish Speaking ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Research on Spanish-speaking Latina/Hispanic women's experiences during pregnancy is limited. Methods: We recruited women from urban, walk-in pregnancy testing clinics from June 2014 to June 2015. Women aged 16–44 years, at less than 24 weeks gestational age, who spoke either English or Spanish were eligible and completed an enrollment questionnaire and individual interview according to language preference. During qualitative interviews, we explored pregnancy intentions, initial reactions to a new pregnancy, and feelings about the impact of this pregnancy on relationships and daily life. Qualitative narrative content analysis was conducted using Atlas.ti software. Results: Among interviews with 31 Spanish-speaking Latina/Hispanic pregnant women, participants’ average age was 28 years old with a mean gestational age of 7 weeks. We identified social isolation as the most common theme, characterized by four interwoven and overlapping subthemes: (1) sola—the experience of feeling alone; (2) familismo cercano—the importance of close relationships; (3) familismo lejano—overcoming long distance relationships; and (4) mi patria—preserving homeland cultural connectedness. Conclusions: Spanish-speaking Latina/Hispanic pregnant women described experiencing multiple aspects of social isolation. Language preference may suggest risk of social isolation, necessitating provider awareness and support initiatives to improve social support and lessen social isolation among newly pregnant, Spanish-speaking Latina women.

Violence Against Displaced Syrian Women in Lebanon

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (18) ◽  
pp. 3767-3779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinan Usta ◽  
Amelia Reese Masterson ◽  
JoAnn M. Farver
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Community Violence ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Negative Coping ◽  
Adult Unemployment

This study used focus group discussions to explore 29 Syrian women’s experiences of being displaced refugees in Lebanon. Women reported intimate partner violence (IPV), harassment, and community violence. They experienced difficult living conditions characterized by crowding and lack of privacy, adult unemployment, and overall feelings of helplessness. Most frequently, they used negative coping strategies, including justification and acceptance of IPV and often physically harmed their own children due to heightened stress. Some sought support from other Syrian refugee women. Although the study did not address the root causes of IPV, the results shed light on women’s experiences and indicate that training them in positive coping strategies and establishing support groups would help them face IPV that occurs in refugee settings.

scholarly journals Unmarried Pregnant Women's Accounts of Their Contraceptive Practices: A Qualitative Analysis

1996 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbie Hyde
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
Contraceptive Failure ◽  
Women’S Experiences ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Women's Experiences ◽  
Calculated Risk

This article presents qualitative data on the contraceptive practices of fifty-one unmarried pregnant women selected at a Dublin maternity hospital. Seven categories have been constructed from data to capture the ways in which the women became pregnant, namely ‘fertility denial’, ‘destiny dependence’, ‘progressive remissness’, ‘occasional or intermittent risk-taking’, ‘calculated risk-taking’, ‘pro-active fertility management’, and ‘contraceptive failure or misuse’. It is argued that the variations noted in women's experiences in approaching pregnancy occurred against a background of patriarchal discourses that sometimes intersected to produce contradictory effects.

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