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Vizheh M, Allahdadian M, Ghasemi-Tehrani H, Muhidin S, Hashemi M, Dehghan M. Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection in Pregnancy. Arch Iran Med 2023; 26:43-49. [PMID: 37543921 PMCID: PMC10685811 DOI: 10.34172/aim.2023.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Limited data is available on the full spectrum of maternal COVID-19 infection in terms of pregnancy outcomes. The present study aimed to compare the maternal and neonatal outcomes of COVID-19 in infected and non-infected pregnant women. METHODS A dual-site retrospective cohort study was conducted in two tertiary hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. The sample included 104 infected and 210 non-infected hospitalized pregnant women. Odds ratios (OR) were estimated using multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS There were significant differences between COVID-19-infected and non-infected pregnant women regarding preterm labor (PTL) (odds ratio [OR]: 11.34, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.19-48.54, P=0.035); hospitalization days (OR: 7.21, 95% CI: 4.05-12.85, P≤0.001); cesarean section (CS) (OR: 4.76, 95% CI: 1.78-12.45, P=0.002); neonatal admission to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) (OR: 1.28, 95% CI: 1.12-1.67, P=0.004); and neonatal respiratory distress (OR: 2.37, 95% CI: 1.02- 5.47, P=0.044). No significant association was found between COVID-19 infection and abortion (OR: 0.06, 95% CI: 0.01-1.45, P=0.084); stillbirth (OR: 1.84, 95% CI: 0.05-39.68, P=0.743); Apgar score (1 minute) (OR: 0.91, 95% CI: 0.74-1.13, P=0.382); Apgar score (5 minutes) (OR: 0.97, 95% CI: 0.81-1.18, P=0.765); and low birth weight (LBW) (OR: 4.76, 95% CI: 1.78-12.45, P=0.002). CONCLUSION PTL, CS, neonatal admission in NICU, neonatal respiratory distress, and hospitalization days were significantly higher in pregnant women with COVID-19 compared to those without infection.
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- Maryam Vizheh
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, 2109, Australia
- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Nursing & Midwifery Faculty, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Fertility Department, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Management, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University, New South Wales, 2109, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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INTRODUCTION There is limited data on newborns born to mothers with COVID-19 infection. This multicenter cohort study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of neonates born to mothers with and without COVID-19 infection to fill a gap in the literature review. METHODS The medical records of all neonates in Isfahan, Iran, between October 2020 and March 2021, were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS Among the 600 neonates in this study, 255 (42.5%) were in the infected group and 345 (57.5%) were assigned to the control group as they were born to non-infected mothers. In the infected group, sepsis, fever and pneumothorax were detected in 3 (1.2%), 3 (1.2%) and 4 (1.6%) neonates, respectively, compared with no case in the control group. In the infected group, neonatal respiratory distress (NRDS) (32, 12.5%) was significantly higher than the control group (27, 10.6%). Asphyxia in the infected group was 22(6.4%), compared with 19 (5.5%), in the control group. Preterm labor (PTL) (55, 21.65%), premature rupture of membranes (PROMs) (24, 9.4%) and intra-uterine growth retardation (IUGR) (15, 5.9%) were significantly higher in women with COVID-19 (45, 13.0%, 4, 1.2% and 7, 2.0%, respectively). Low birth weight (LBW) accounted for 42 (16.5%) neonates in the infected group and 25 (7.2%) in the control group (p < 0.05). Of the 255 neonates born to infected mothers, 38 (14.9%) were admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), compared with 31 out of 345 (9.0%) in the control group (p < 0.05). RT-PCR test results were positive in two newborns (0.8%), one of whom died of necrotizing enterocolitis. CONCLUSION As a result of maternal COVID-19 infections, neonates experienced higher rates of sepsis, fever, pneumothorax, asphyxia and NRDS in addition to PTL, PROMs, IUGR, and LBW.
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- Maryam Vizheh
- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1419733171, Iran.,Department of Management, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan 155/84515, Iran
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- Department of Management, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Alzahra Hospital, Research Committee, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Amin Hospital, Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Esabne Maryam Hospital, Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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Khodadadi M, Allahdadian M, Mohammadi Sichani M. Isolation, Characterization, and Molecular Identification of Mycoplasma hominis in Females With Bacterial Vaginosis and its Association With Epidemiological Factors: A Cross-sectional Study From Isfahan Province, Iran. Int J Enteric Pathog 2021. [DOI: 10.34172/ijep.2021.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background: Mycoplasma strains are frequently found in the human urogenital tract and are mainly associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV) which has several adverse outcomes including infertility, preterm delivery, and abortion. The prevalence of BV caused by Mycoplasma species could be associated with different epidemiological factors such as ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual activity, and age. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of BV caused by Mycoplasma hominis and to examine its association with several epidemiological factors. Materials and Methods: A total number of 110 married, non-pregnant women in the 18-45 age range and with BV referring to the healthcare centers of Falavarjan, Isfahan province, Iran were included in this study. BV was diagnosed based on the Amsel criteria, and the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used for detecting M. hominis. Then, the association of several epidemiologic factors with the presence of M. hominis was examined. Results: According to the study results, 15.4% of patients (group 1, n=17) were positive for M. hominis infection, while the remaining ones (group 2, n=93) were negative for this pathogen. Statistical analyses showed no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age range, job, education level of the subjects and their husbands, history of birth delivery and abortion, number of sexual intercourses per week, daily vaginal wash, body mass index (BMI), socioeconomic status, contraception method, and positive whiff test. However, a higher prevalence of M. hominis infection was observed among the women with previous deliveries ≥2, which was significantly different from the prevalence of non-M. hominis infection. Moreover, a significant association of M. hominis infection with the pH of vaginal discharge and presence of clue cells was detected. Conclusion: An association was found between M. hominis infection and previous deliveries among the studied women, while other epidemiological factors were discovered not to be important determinants in this regard.
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- Maedeh Khodadadi
- Department of Microbiology, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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Molamirzaei A, Allahdadian M, Doudi M. The Study of Antibacterial Properties of Anbarnasara Smoke on Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria Isolated From Urinary Infection in Pregnant Women. Int J Enteric Pathog 2020. [DOI: 10.34172/ijep.2020.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background: Using smoke from burning donkey dung has been popular in the treatment of many diseases in Iran. Objective: This study aimed to investigating the antimicrobial properties of donkey dung smoke on multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria isolated from urinary infection. Materials and Methods: First, 300 and 200 urine samples were collected from pregnant and non-pregnant women in Isfahan, Iran. Then in each group, 100 bacterial isolates including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Proteus vulgaris, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus were isolated. Antibiotic resistant protocol was determined by antibiogram test. Donkey dung was sterilized, disintegrated, and heated. The smokes were concentrated in n-hexane solvent (65%) and were collected after evaporation of the solvent. Finally, the antibacterial activities of the concentrations of 0.25, 0.5 and 1 mg/mL of the smokes were detected using disk diffusion and macrodilution methods. Results: The most abundant MDR isolates causing urinary infections in pregnant and non-pregnant women was Escherichia coli. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of donkey dung smoke on MDR isolates from pregnant women were 0.25 mg/mL and 0.5 mg/mL, respectively. In the case of MDR isolates in non-pregnant women, the MIC of the smoke on Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus was 0.25 mg/mL, and the MBC on these isolates was 0.5 mg/mL. Conclusion: The smokes from donkey dung investigated in the present study have suitable potentials for controlling the infections after In vivo analysis.
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- Afsaneh Molamirzaei
- Department of Microbiology, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Falavarjan, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Falavarjan Branch,Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Falavarjan, Isfahan, Iran
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Fatemi M, Allahdadian M, Bahadorani M. Comparison of serum level of some trace elements and vitamin D between patients with premenstrual syndrome and normal controls: A cross-sectional study. Int J Reprod Biomed 2019; 17:647-652. [PMID: 31646259 PMCID: PMC6804325 DOI: 10.18502/ijrm.v17i9.5100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common problem among women and is identified by reversal emotional, psychological, and physical signs during the luteal phase. These signs, however, lower down in the follicular phase. The cause of PMS isn't very well-known up to nowControl group and many researchers have suggested that mineral compounds and vitamins can inhibit these symptoms Objective The objective of this study is to compare the serum level of some trace elements and vitamin D between normal controls and patients with PMS. Materials and Methods 300 female students (19–21 yr old) from Falavarjan County were randomly selected and asked to complete a standard questionnaire on PMS during three menstruation cycles. The students were divided into two groups: healthy persons (control) and PMS persons, and PMS was determined on the basis of the answers to the questionnaire. Thereafter, the serum concentrations of zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and Vitamin D3 were measured and compared between the two groups. Results Our results showed that the PMS prevalence was about 41.5%. The level of vitamin D decreased in both the control and PMS groups, with a significantly lower range of vitamin D (p ≤ 0.05) in the PMS group. Other factors had no significant change between the two groups. Conclusion Vitamin D deficiency was probably one of the most important causes of unpleasant symptoms of PMS between these students.
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- Mahnoosh Fatemi
- Department of Biology, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University Isfahan Iran
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University Isfahan Iran
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Tehrani HG, Allahdadian M, Zarre F, Ranjbar H, Allahdadian F. Effect of green tea on metabolic and hormonal aspect of polycystic ovarian syndrome in overweight and obese women suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome: A clinical trial. J Educ Health Promot 2017; 6:36. [PMID: 28584836 PMCID: PMC5441188 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_67_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the common cause of Oligo-ovulation. This syndrome causes long-term metabolic issues as well as increase the risk of diabetes type 2, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease. The current research aimed to study the effect of green tea on weight and hormonal changes of women suffering from PCOS. METHODS This two group, double-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted in Isfahan city. Overweight women suffering from PCOS (n = 60) were randomly divided into two groups. Green tea was prescribed to the experimental group, and placebo was prescribed to the control group. Free testosterone hormones and fasting insulin were compared in both groups at the beginning and 12 weeks after the study commencement. The weight of participants of both groups was also measured before and after the study. The statistical data were analyzed by SPSS software and paired t-test. RESULTS The paired t-test showed that there was no significant difference in the mean weight of both groups before the intervention (P = 0.812), but the difference was significant after the intervention (P = 0.031). There was no significant difference in the mean fasting insulin of both groups before the intervention (P = 0.352), but the difference was significant after the intervention (P < 0.0001). Moreover, there was no significant difference in the mean free testosterone level of both groups before the intervention (P = 0.638), but the difference was significant after the intervention (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION The consumption of green tea by overweight and obese women suffering from PCOS leads to weight loss, a decrease in fasting insulin, and a decrease in the level of free testosterone.
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- Hatav Gasemi Tehrani
- Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, Islamic Azad University Falavarjan Branch, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Allahdadian M, Irajpour A, Kazemi A, Kheirabadi G. Strategy for Mental Health Improvement of Iranian Stillborn Mothers From Their Perspective: A Qualitative Study. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2016; 18:e21081. [PMID: 26889389 PMCID: PMC4752696 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.21081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2014] [Revised: 09/08/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mothers got stressed when they are informed about the occurrence of stillbirth. Many researchers believe that the failure to provide the required care by health teams during this hard time is the main determinant of maternal mental health in the future. In other words, psychosocial support by medical care providers can significantly improve mental outcomes of mother after stillbirth. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore stillborn mothers' suggested strategies to provide maternal mental health in the experience of stillbirth. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty women who had experienced stillbirths participated in this qualitative content analysis study. They were selected through purposeful sampling method. Data were gathered by individual interviews recorded on audiotapes, transcripted and then analyzed. Then, transcriptions were coded and classified. Finally, 3 main categories and 9 subcategories were emerged. RESULTS Analysis of participants' viewpoints and their opinions about strategies to provide maternal mental health in the experience of stillbirth lead to development of 3 main categories: "before delivery strategies" with 3 subcategories, "during labor strategies" with 3 subcategories, and "postpartum strategies" with 3 subcategories. Analyses of findings showed that, health care providers can mitigate some of the long-term negative mental outcomes of stillborn mothers by spending extra time with grieving mothers, facilitating bonding, and validating their emotional expressions. CONCLUSIONS According to the results, revision and modification of the care plan in the experience of stillbirth seems necessary to improve mental health in these mothers. According to suggested strategies, midwives and health care providers are health professionals who can effectively and properly care for stillborn mothers.
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- Maryam Allahdadian
- Student Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran
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- Department of Critical Care Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran
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- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran
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INTRODUCTION Birth can cause and post-traumatic stresses in many women even when the occasion of birth results in alive baby. Fetal death can challenge her understanding of justice and God's love toward his creatures. Religious beliefs have a considerable effect on decreasing individuals' tendency toward bereavement; thus, it is expected to have a relationship with sorrow and mental distress ensuing fetal death. The present research has been conducted to review the existing literature on religion and fetal death and then study Iranian women and their families' response to such a tragedy. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a unsystematic (narrative) review. Research was conducted to study the role of mothers' religious belief in their encounter with pregnancy loss in cases belonging to a 23-year period from 1990 to 2013. PubMed and Ovid databases and Iranian religious resources such as Tebyan were utilized for these studies. Of course, several articles were also derived by means of manual search. RESULTS Nine out of 31 papers had the searched keywords in common in the preliminary search. A review of the existing papers indicated that only 4 out of 22 papers dealt exactly with the role of religion on reaction of parents to fetal death. The four papers belonged to the years 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2012 indicating the new approach to religion in pregnancy loss cases. CONCLUSION Religion has a significant effect on parents' acceptance of such mishaps and it may have a considerable effect on their recovery from such tragic events.
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- Maryam Allahdadian
- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad University, Falavarjan Branch, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Critical Care Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfshsn University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Allahdadian M, Irajpour A, Kazemi A, Kheirabadi G. Social support: An approach to maintaining the health of women who have experienced stillbirth. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res 2015; 20:465-70. [PMID: 26257802 PMCID: PMC4525345 DOI: 10.4103/1735-9066.160998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2014] [Accepted: 12/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background: Stillbirth is one of the deepest losses that can inflict a broad range of cognitive, mental, spiritual, and physical turmoil. Many researchers believe that the failure to provide the care required by health teams during the hard times is the main determinant of maternal mental health in the future. In other words, social support can significantly improve the mental health outcomes of mothers after stillbirth. This study aimed to explore social support to aid mothers in adaptation after the experience of stillbirth. Materials and Methods: This was a qualitative content analysis in which 15 women who had experienced stillbirth participated. They were selected through purposeful sampling method. Data were gathered by individual interviews recorded on audiotapes, transcribed, and analyzed. Interview transcriptions were coded and then classified. Finally, two main categories and five subcategories emerged. Results: Analysis of participants’ viewpoints and their statements about social support led to the emergence of the two main categories of support from relatives and support from social support systems with two and three subcategories, respectively. Analysis of findings showed that mothers experiencing stillbirth need the support of their spouse and family and friends through sympathizing, in performing everyday activities and to escape loneliness. These women require support from a peer group to exchange experiences and from trauma counseling centers to meet their needs. Conclusions: It seems necessary to revise and modify the care plan in the experience of stillbirth using these results and, of course, to be considered by a panel of experts in order to provide social support to these women. Thus, midwives and healthcare provider can act, based on the development and strengthening of social protection of women experiencing stillbirth, to provide these women with effective and appropriate care.
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- Maryam Allahdadian
- Student Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Critical Care Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences Research Center, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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