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Showing 1 to 20 of 64 for “"Stillbirth"”.
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Stillbirth : a psychosocial crisis
… an investigation of the psychosocial trauma of stillbirth and the implications of that trauma for case management. Stillbirth is considered a crisis for parents that calls for immediate intervention and constructive management. It strains family coping mechanisms and can overwhelm them if not …
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Determining stillbirth data reporting systems in Africa
Background Stillbirths are an important public health concern, with an estimated 1.9 million stillbirths occurring globally each year, more between 2020-2021 data. However, the recording, investigation, and classification of stillbirths vary across countries, leading to inconsistencies in data …
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Lessons Learned from Cuba: Using Healthcare Systems and Stillbirth Rate Example
… outcomes. In 2015 U.S. and Cuba had the same stillbirth rate. Cuba is a prevention-based system that is free for all, while the U.S. is a treatment-based system that uses a fee for service system. Cuba has ratified international laws that hold it accountable for improving health outcomes …
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Experiences of couples in pregnancy after stillbirth: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
… as a dyad, make sense of a pregnancy after stillbirth. Method: The experiences of eight heterosexual couples, who were pregnant again in the immediate pregnancy after stillbirth, was explored using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Data were collected by joint, semi-structured, …
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Late stillbirth: the contribution of maternal sleep practices and maternal views
… a rate of 2.4/1000 births. The 2016 Lancet stillbirth series highlighted differences in the rates of late stillbirth (≥28 weeks’ gestation) between high-income countries, ranging from 1.7 to 8.8/1000 births, suggesting that a reduction in countries with higher rates is possible. The aim of …
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Stillbirth and trauma associated sleep disturbances: A population-based study of 27,605 women
Background: Prior studies have found stillbirth to be associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD and heightened suicide risk among mothers. However, the association of stillbirth and trauma associated sleep disturbances has received limited attention. Therefore, the main aim of this study is to …
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Investigating the association between socio-economic position and stillbirth in Brazil and the UK
Stillbirths are under-researched in comparison to other child health outcomes. They rarely appear in national health targets or commitments, despite being an immense global burden with 2.6 million cases annually. Using routine national datasets, this thesis compares the social disparities in …
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Material and fetal risk factors for stillbirth in Otjozondjupa region, Namibia: A case control study
Background: Stillbirth is defined as a baby born with no signs of life (WHO). Globally, around 3.2 million stillbirths occur annually, of which, 98% are experienced in low and middle-income countries. By 2009, Namibia’s stillbirth rate was 15 per 1000 deliveries. Otjozondjupa Region toped the list …
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Factors associated with stillbirth and assessment of maternal health awareness among residents of northern Ghana
Globally, 14 stillbirths per 1,000 births occur annually. Most of these deaths occur in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Ghana’s stillbirth rate ranges from 13 – 20 per 1,000 births. The northern zone is as high as 20 per 1,000 births. The Early Newborn Action Plan aims at 12 per 1,000 births. This …
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A study to assess the relationship of resilience, self-efficacy and social support among mothers who experienced stillbirth
… associated with an unexpected death. In a stillbirth context, taking pride as a bereaved mother and negotiating support could correspond to self-efficacy. Taking something positive from the stillbirth experience can relate to resilience. Also, helping others in a similar situation and …
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Is maternal hypotension during pregnancy and/or posterior located placenta associated with increased risk of stillbirth? A case-control study
… placenta associated with increased risk of stillbirth? Design: A retrospective case-controlled study comparing a group of stillbirths with a live born control group matched for maternal age, baby gender, gestational age and year of birth. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether …
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The association between maternal HIV and stillbirths in an era of universal art in pregnancy in the Western Cape, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Annually, approximately 1.9 million stillbirths occur globally, with a rate of 13.9 per 1000 births. The devastating aftermath affects around 4.2 million mothers, and 75% of stillbirths are concentrated in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) particularly, with a rate of 32.2 per …
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The association between maternal HIV and stillbirths in an era of universal art in pregnancy in the Western Cape, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Annually, approximately 1.9 million stillbirths occur globally, with a rate of 13.9 per 1000 births. The devastating aftermath affects around 4.2 million mothers, and 75% of stillbirths are concentrated in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) particularly, with a rate of 32.2 per …
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Risk Factors associated with high prevalence of stillbirths in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province
Background: Stillbirth is foetal death at or after 20–28 weeks of pregnancy, resulting in a baby born without signs of life and often causing guilt and grief for the mother. About half of stillbirths occur during childbirth, especially in developing countries. According to the National Institute of …
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Managing Ambiguity: Nurses Caring for the Mother of a Stillborn Baby
… care to women experiencing<strong> </strong>a stillbirth.</p> <p><strong>Background</strong>: The care of a woman experiencing a stillbirth is an important topic that requires attention, however, there is a paucity of literature on the specifics of a nurse’s experience as she or he cares for a …
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Transforming student midwives 'lived' experience of caring for bereaved parents using high-fidelity simulation; an interpretative phenomenological analysis
The unexpected death of a baby to stillbirth is a tragic and traumatic event both for parents and caregivers. The period after stillbirth has profound emotional and psychological consequences for parents which can persist for 1000 days and beyond (Manifesto, 2014). Whilst nothing can alleviate the …
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The effect of introducing Basic Antenatal Care Plus and Umbiflow on antenatal care and perinatal mortality
Objective: Stillbirths are a global challenge, especially in South Africa where we rank 50th of 54 upper middle income-countries in the world and 6th of 7 in Africa. The majority of antenatal stillbirths are categorised as unexplained or secondary to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). …
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Risk of Expectant Management and Optimal Timing of Delivery in Low-risk Term Pregnancies: A Population-based Study
… authors.1 5 Multiple concerns such as increased stillbirth rates, intensive care admission and post maturity syndrome occurring after avoiding elective deliveries before 39 weeks have been raised. Whether the risk of expectant management outweighs the benefits of reaching 39 weeks of gestation …
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An analysis of the antecedents of unexplained stillbirths in Western Australia (1980-1993)
… combinations of antecedents are associated with stillbirths that are currently considered to be unexplained. Background: Between 1980 -1993 in Western Australia. 2569 babies were delivered stillborn. No sufficient cause of death could be identified for 1291 of these babies. This is a significant …
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