Educational needs on safe motherhood from the perspective of suburban women: A qualitative study

Mahmoodi, Zohreh; Arabi, Mohsen; Kabir, Kourosh; Yazdkhasti, Mansoureh; Kamrani, Mahnaz Akbari; Tourzani, Zahra Mehdizadeh; Saeieh, Sara Esmaelzadeh

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06582

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“…Therefore, the choice of place of delivery for a pregnant woman is an important aspect of maternal healthcare [3]. However, many beliefs and misconceptions about pregnancy and childbirth influence women's intention to choose a place of birth, which in turn affects the health outcomes of both the mother and the baby [4].…”

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The intentions of pregnant women to give birth at a health facility and associated factors in the Aleta-Wondo rural District, Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study

Dona,

Mue

2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Pregnancy and childbirth-related complications are the leading causes of death among women of the reproductive age group. Giving birth at a health facility is crucial to prevent these complications. Hence, this study aimed to assess the pregnant women’s intentions to give birth at a health facility and associated factors in the Aleta-Wondo rural District, Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 421 pregnant women. Data were collected by using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire. The collected data were entered into Epidata 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done. An adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval was used to assess the presence and strength of association. A p-value ≤0.05 was applied to declare statistical significance. Generally, 61.3% (95% CI: 57.0, 66.3) of the respondents intended to give birth in a health facility. Receiving information from health professionals (AOR = 2.6; 95% CI: 1.5, 4.4), perceived threats (AOR = 4.5; 95% CI: 2.6, 7.6), perceived benefits (AOR = 2.3; 95% CI: 1.1, 4.9), perceived barriers (AOR = 0.4; 95% CI: 0.3, 0.7) were factors significantly associated with pregnant women’s intention. Pregnant women’s intention to give birth in a healthcare setting is low in the study area. Strengthening information communication with healthcare professionals and reducing threats and barriers that affect pregnant women’s intentions is essential. Moreover, we recommend further research with mixed methods.

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The intentions of pregnant women to give birth at a health facility and associated factors in the Aleta-Wondo rural District, Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study

Dona,

Mue

2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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The effect of sexual education based on the Sexual Health Model on sexual function among women living in the suburbs: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Koochakzai,

Behboodi Moghadam,

Faal Siahkal

et al. 2024

Reprod Health

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Introduction Suburban population is increasingly growing in Iran. People in the suburbs usually have limited sexual information and there are limited studies into their sexual issues. This study aims the effect of sexual education (SE) based on the Sexual Health Model (SHM) on sexual functioning among women living in the suburbs.Methods This is a randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups. Seventy-six women will be selected through simple random sampling from healthcare centers in suburban areas and will be allocated to a control group (n = 38) and an intervention group (n = 38) with a randomization ratio of 1:1. Participants in the intervention group will receive SHM-based SE in three120 min weekly sessions which will be held using the lecture, question-and-answer, group discussion, and educational booklet methods. Data will be collected through a demographic and midwifery characteristics questionnaire, the Female Sexual Function Index, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, and the Sexual Quality of Life-Female, and will be analyzed through the analysis of covariance as well as the independent-sample t, the paired-sample t, and the Chi-square tests. DiscussionWe hope this study provides a clear framework for decision-makers and healthcare providers to provide appropriate policies and interventions for SE and thereby improve the sexual health of women in the suburbs.Trial registration: This study was registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials on 2024.03.05 (code: IRCT20231121060133N1).

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Exploring women’s sexual and reproductive health needs in Zabol’s suburbs, Iran: a qualitative study

Koochakzai,

Moghadam,

Siahkal

et al. 2024

Reprod Health

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Background Suburban populations in developing countries are affected by poor environmental conditions affecting their ongoing health. Given the low reproductive health indicators of women residing in the suburbs of eastern Iran, planning to improve their health by assessing the needs of the target group through qualitative research is essential. The present study seeks to elucidate the views of women living in the suburbs of Zabol, Iran, regarding sexual and reproductive health needs. Methods This qualitative study was conducted in healthcare centers in the suburbs of Zabol in 2023. The sample comprised 22 women, including 16 women of reproductive age (age 15–49 years) living in the suburbs and six key informants (service providers and people who were in close contact with these women). The sample was selected purposively with maximum variation. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth, individual interviews, which continued until data saturation was reached. The data were then analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results The data analysis yielded seven categories (gender-based violence, psychological problems, women’s lack of empowerment, barriers to equity in sexual and reproductive health, support seeking, sexual issues, and pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care needs) and 24 subcategories. The results revealed that suburban women did not have adequate information or knowledge about their sexual and reproductive health or the available services, and most of them suggested that they required training. Conclusion Women living in the suburbs of Zabol were faced with challenges in their sexual and reproductive health and well-being. It is crucial to provide these women with sexual and reproductive health education and services that are accessible and suitable to their conditions by targeted interventions aiming to improve their health and well-being. The findings of the current study can serve as a basis for future health policymaking, planning, and research by providing evidence and strengthening the body of knowledge about this domain of health. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12978-024-01934-7.

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Educational needs on safe motherhood from the perspective of suburban women: A qualitative study

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References 18 publications

The intentions of pregnant women to give birth at a health facility and associated factors in the Aleta-Wondo rural District, Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study

The intentions of pregnant women to give birth at a health facility and associated factors in the Aleta-Wondo rural District, Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study

The effect of sexual education based on the Sexual Health Model on sexual function among women living in the suburbs: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Exploring women’s sexual and reproductive health needs in Zabol’s suburbs, Iran: a qualitative study

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