The Influence of Antenatal Partner Support on Pregnancy Outcomes

Cheng, Erika R.; Rifas‐Shiman, Sheryl L.; Perkins, Meghan; Rich‐Edwards, Janet W.; Gillman, Matthew W.; Wright, Rosalind J.; Taveras, Elsie M.

doi:10.1089/jwh.2015.5462

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“…shown that low levels of partner support are associated with higher levels of antenatal anxiety and depression during pregnancy (Cheng et al, 2016) and that low levels of shared communication, relationship satisfaction and emotional and instrumental support increase the risk of developing depression (Pilkington, Milne, Cairns, Lewis, & Whelan, 2015). Women with cancer who were in an unsupportive relationship with their partners had higher risk of developing anxiety symptoms, manifested lower levels of positive affect and had lower levels of reported quality of life (Borstelmann et al, 2015;Gustavsson-Lilius, Julkunen, & Hietanen, 2007;Kaliampos & Roussi, 2018).…”

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Motherhood during or after breast cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study

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Objective Little is known about the process of becoming a mother in women who experienced a breast cancer diagnosis (BC). In this qualitative study, we investigated maternal representations in pregnant women with experience of BC and those with no oncological history. Methods A total of 38 women were recruited, 19 women who experienced a BC diagnosis and 19 who had not. To explore maternal representations, semi‐structured interviews were conducted and analysed through thematic analysis. Results Four main themes were identified: fears and worries, meaning of motherhood, mother–foetus relationship and partner support. Across themes, differences between primiparous and multiparous are reported. Women with gestational breast cancer (GBC) described fear for their own and their child's survival. Women with previous BC recall contrasting emotions. All women with experience of BC perceived breastfeeding as fundamental and inability to do so provoked worry. Relationship with the partner was considered central, while healthy women were projected towards the future triadic relationship. Conclusions Finding a mental space during pregnancy for the representation of the future child could be hard for women with GBC. Dissimilarities in the experience of motherhood in cancer patients provide insight into psychological aspects that should be taken into account in clinical practice.

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Motherhood during or after breast cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study

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“…Also, Owili et al [27] found a reduction in the proportion of women obtaining ANC services with increasing age in Kenya. On the contrary, studies from Navaneetham and Dharmalingam (2002); Klemetti et al [28]; Cheng et al [29], and Uppadhaya et al [30] confirm that older women were more likely to use antenatal care services than their younger counterparts. The reason may be due to the fact that older women might have gathered immense knowledge on the need of antenatal care services, which may positively influence their use of ANC services.…”

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Determinants of Antenatal Healthcare Utilisation by Pregnant Women in Third Trimester in Peri-Urban Ghana

Akowuah

Agyei‐Baffour

Awunyo‐Vitor

2018

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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Access to quality healthcare still remains a major challenge in the efforts at reversing maternal morbidity and mortality. Despite the availability of established maternal health interventions, the health of the expectant mother and the unborn child remains poor due to low utilisation of interventions. The study examined the socioeconomic determinants of antenatal care utilisation in peri-urban Ghana using pregnant women who are in their third trimester. Two-stage sampling technique was used to sample 200 pregnant women who were in their third trimester from the District Health Information Management System software. Well-structured questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data from respondents. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics including binary logit regression model were used to analyse the data with the help of SPSS and STATA software. The results showed varying utilisation levels of ANC. From the regression result, age, household size, and occupational status were identified as the important socioeconomic determinants of antenatal care utilisation among the respondents. The important system factors which influence antenatal care utilisation by the respondents are distance to ANC, quality of service, and service satisfaction. The study concludes that socioeconomic and health system factors are important determinants of antenatal care utilisation. Stepping up of interventions aimed at improving the socioeconomic status and addressing health system and proximity challenges could be helpful in improving antenatal care utilisation by pregnant women in Ghana.

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“…When assessing perinatal distress, possible protective and impeding factors must be evaluated. For example, in some studies, perinatal distress correlated with weak social support (16,17) and dissatisfaction in the partner relationship (17,18). Being married (19) is reportedly a protective factor for perinatal distress.…”

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Pregnancy complications, sick leave and service needs of women who experience perinatal distress, weak social support and dissatisfaction in their partner relationships

Jónsdóttir

Swahnberg

Thome

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Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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Introduction Although perinatal distress is acknowledged as a burdening condition for pregnant women, its effects on pregnancy are not well known. This study was conducted to increase knowledge regarding the effects of distress on pregnancy‐related problems. The study also assessed women's need for sick leave and increased prenatal care due to distress, and the effects of weak social support and dissatisfaction with their partner relationships. Methods In total, 2523 women were screened for perinatal distress three times during pregnancy in this quantitative cohort study. Structured psychiatric interviews were conducted following the screening, with 562 of the participants. Data from participants’ pregnancy records were also analysed. The study was conducted in primary healthcare centres in Iceland after receiving approval from the Icelandic National Bioethical Committee. The main outcome measures were pregnancy problems, sick leave issued and prenatal service needs. Results Data from 503 women were analysed. The perinatal distress group (PDG) was significantly more likely than was the nondistressed group (NDG) to experience fatigue, vomiting and pelvic pain after controlling for background variables. Distressed women who reported weak family support experienced symptoms of nausea and heartburn. The PDG needed more frequent prenatal care than did the NDG and was issued sick leave for up to 42 days longer. Dissatisfaction in the partner relationship and with the division of household tasks and childcare was strongly associated with distress, the development of complications and the need for sick leave. Discussion Identification of perinatal distress by midwives and other healthcare professionals is important, since distress may be linked to women's complaints of fatigue, vomiting, pelvic pain and need for prolonged sick leave, and additional prenatal care services will be needed. Perceived dissatisfaction in the partner relationship and with the division of household tasks should also form part of clinical practice and assistance provided.

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The Influence of Antenatal Partner Support on Pregnancy Outcomes

Cited by 124 publications

References 35 publications

Motherhood during or after breast cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study

Motherhood during or after breast cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study

Determinants of Antenatal Healthcare Utilisation by Pregnant Women in Third Trimester in Peri-Urban Ghana

Pregnancy complications, sick leave and service needs of women who experience perinatal distress, weak social support and dissatisfaction in their partner relationships

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