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Documentation system prototype for postpartum nursing
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2013 Brazil |
Applied technological development research |
Software on the Systematization of Nursing Care
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Documentation system: nursing records by means of standardized language. |
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Influence of an educative intervention on the knowledge level about the practice of self-care during the postpartum period in adolescents
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2008 Peru |
Quasi-experimental study n = 86 |
Interviews, image exhibitions and a self-care pamphlet |
Before the intervention, there was an average level (52.3%), with an overall average of 24.5 ± 10.4; after the intervention, the level of knowledge increased (100%), with an average of 94.5 ± 1.2. |
3 |
Practices used by women at post-birth on nipple problems
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2006 Brazil |
Qualitative study, of convergent-assistential type n = 14 |
Interview during a home visit |
Promoting breastfeeding by discussing the topic in the mass media is the suggestion to achieve a greater number of children being exclusively breastfed until at least six months of age. |
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A randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of a postnatal psychoeducation programme on outcomes of primiparas: study protocol
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2015 (first online publication in June 2014) Singapore |
Randomized controlled study n = 114 |
Psychoeducation program using home visits and telephone calls |
The psychoeducation program is potentially beneficial, guaranteeing greater social support to primiparas. |
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Does telephone lactation counselling improve breastfeeding practices?: a randomised controlled trial
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2013 Malaysia |
Single blind, randomized controlled trial n = 357 |
Telephone lactation counseling |
There was a higher percentage of mothers in the intervention group (84.3%) who practiced exclusive breastfeeding, compared to the control group (74.7%) |
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Nurse home visits improve maternal/infant interaction and decrease severity of postpartum depression
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2013 United States |
Randomized clinical trial with three phases n = 134 |
Behavioral coaching to increase relational efficacy between depressed mothers and their babies |
Treatment and control groups had significant increases in the quality of mother/infant interaction and decreases in depression severity (p ≤ 0,001). |
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The prevention and reduction of postpartum complications: Orem’s Model
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2013 Turkey |
Quasi-experimental study n = 63 |
Nursing process using Orem’s self-care model |
Self-care agency pretest mean score was 97.13 ± 17.20, while the posttest mean score was 114.44 ± 13.72. |
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Communication technologies and maternal interest in health-promotion information about postpartum weight and parenting practices
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2012 United States |
Cross-sectional study n = 145 |
Internet and mail based program regarding parenting and weight loss counseling |
The women were very interested in weight loss programs on the internet (35.9%) and by mail (38.9%) as they were in parenting counseling on the internet (44.8%) and by mail (38.6%). |
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The effect of health visitors’ postpartum home visit frequency on first-time mothers: cluster randomised trial
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2011 Ireland |
Randomized clinical trial n = 295 |
Home visits |
Mothers from the intervention group were the most satisfied with the service and were less likely to use the emergency services for their babies at 8 weeks. |
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Psychometric testing of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short form among adolescents
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2011 Canada |
Methodological study n = 103 |
Scale to evaluate breastfeeding self-efficacy among adolescents |
The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.84 for the antenatal evaluation and 0.93 for the postnatal evaluation. |
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Assessing women’s sexual life after childbirth: The role of the postnatal check
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2011 Sweden |
Descriptive, qualitative study n = 10 |
Counseling on sexual life after childbirth |
The task-oriented counseling strategy was the obstetricians from the women and the subject-oriented one allowed the women to express their feelings and emotions better. |
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Identifying and supporting women with psychosocial issues during the postnatal period: evaluating an educational intervention for midwives using a before-and-after survey
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2011 Australia |
Quasi-experimental study n = 25 |
Educational program on psychosocial aspects |
The participants felt more confident and competent to identify women in an abusive relationship (p = 0.002), encouraging them to talk about psychosocial issues (p = 0.02) and supporting them (p = 0.02). |
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A community-based screening initiative to identify mothers at risk for postpartum depression
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2011 United States |
Descriptive correlational n = 5169 |
Postpartum depression scale |
674 women had EPDS scores ≥ 10; 185 women with elevated EPDS scores agreed to have a SCID diagnostic interview, and 144 were diagnosed with minor or major depression. |
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Translation and validation in French of a multidimensional scale to evaluate the degree of satisfaction during childbirth
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2010 Switzerland |
Validation study n = 116 |
Multidimensional scale to evaluate the degree of satisfaction during childbirth |
The Cronbach’s alpha was 0.85. The mean score of satisfaction was 65.2 (± 12) with a minimum of 35.5 and a maximum of 86.4. |
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Effects of antenatal education on maternal prenatal and postpartum adaptation
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2010 Turkey |
Quasi-experimental study n = 120 |
Individual and group education for postpartum adaptation |
While there was a statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of prenatal adjustment (p < 0.01), no difference was found in postpartum adaptation (p = 0.077). |
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breastfeeding knowledge and practices among mothers in Manisa, Turkey
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2009 Turkey |
Cross-sectional, descriptive study n = 158 |
breastfeeding counseling |
The educational intervention was effective, with a mean pre-test score of 9.9 (SD 2.4; range 3-13) and post-test of 12.6 (SD 0.8; range 9-13), paired t = 15.3, df = 157, P < 0.001. |
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Prenatal and postpartum focus groups with primiparas: breastfeeding attitudes, support, barriers, self-efficacy, and intention
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2006 United States |
Descriptive, prospective study n = 8 |
Focus groups with primiparas on breastfeeding self-efficacy, attitude and intention, perception of support and anticipated barriers |
In the prenatal groups, the major themes included beliefs that breastfeeding benefits both the mother and baby (benefits for mother and baby, availability of support, uncertainty regarding breastfeeding), and in the postpartum groups there were themes on the perception of breastfeeding itself and the importance and role of supportive others). |
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The effectiveness of a nurse-managed perinatal smoking cessation program implemented in a rural county
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2006 United States |
Quasi-experimental study n = 194 |
Nurse-managed smoking cessation program |
Smoking cessation: 37.3% of the women from the experimental groups. 16.7% of the women from the control group (Pearson’s Chi2 test (n = 87) = 4.37, p = 0.037). |
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The association between depressive symptoms and social support in Taiwanese women during the month
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2004 China |
Correlational study n = 240 |
Chinese ritual as social support to reduce risk of depression |
It was found that a higher the level of social support received by women in the first postpartum month resulted in a smaller the risk of depressive symptoms.It was found that a higher the level of social support received by women in the first postpartum month resulted in a smaller the risk of depressive symptoms. |
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Physical activity patterns and maternal well-being in postpartum women
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2004 United States |
Descriptive study n = 91 |
Physical activity for maternal well-being |
Individuals with older children or those with no other children increased domestic activity and decreased maternal occupation compared to individuals with younger children or more than one child. |
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Effectiveness of an internet-based intervention enhancing Finnish parents’ parenting satisfaction and parenting self-efficacy during the postpartum period
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2011 Finland |
Quasi-experimental study n = 1300 |
Internet discussion forum on breastfeeding and baby care |
The parenting satisfaction and parenting self-efficacy increased significantly both in the treatment group and in the control group during the postpartum period. |
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Parents’ experiences of using videoconferencing as a support in early discharge after childbirth
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2009 Sweden |
Descriptive study n = 9 |
Parent counseling through videoconferencing |
The parents felt confident with using the technology and taking control of their privacy and also felt confident having their concerns heard and receiving replies. |
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Prevalence, self-efficacy and perceptions of conflicting advice and self-management: effects of a breastfeeding journal
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2007 Australia |
Clinical trial n = 276 |
Journal on breastfeeding |
No statistically significant differences were noted between the treatment and control groups in breastfeeding prevalence at 12 weeks or in self-efficacy during hospitalization (65% versus 64.7%, p = 0.83). |
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Effects of listening to music on postpartum stress and anxiety levels
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2010 China |
Randomized clinical trial n = 77 |
Relaxing music |
The study does not provide evidence that preselected music reduces stress and anxiety levels among postpartum women. |