Validation of the City Birth Trauma Scale in a sample of Norwegian mothers
The Norwegian City Birth Trauma Scale (City BiTS‐Nor) demonstrated strong psychometric properties in a sample of 1079 mothers. A bifactor structure and high reliability support its use for assessing childbirth‐related PTSD symptoms. Findings highlight its clinical utility for screening and guiding targeted interventions in perinatal mental health care.
Silje Marie Haga +5 more
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Identifying time‐efficient case‐finding instruments for postpartum depression is imperative for early detection. The results of the present study show strong psychometric properties of the two‐item Whooley instrument, making it a suitable case‐finding instrument for symptoms of depression in primary health care.
Kamilla Rognmo +4 more
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A Critical Review of Post-Childbirth Pain Experiences and Management in Relation to Postpartum Depression Risk for Racial and Ethnic Minorities. [PDF]
Lara-Cinisomo S, Beeram S, Romero ME.
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Successful Design and Assessment of a Breastfeeding Support Program Using Intervention Mapping
ABSTRACT Aim To design and test the feasibility of a complex intervention to increase breastfeeding rates and improve clinical practice. Methods The six‐step intervention mapping process was employed: [i] needs assessment, [ii] definition of performance objectives, [iii] selection of methods and applications, [iv] program design, [v] planning for ...
Paola Oras +3 more
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Preeclampsia as an Independent and Major Risk Factor for Significant Postpartum Depression Symptomatology: Results from a Prospective Cohort Study. [PDF]
Holbanel LM +4 more
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ABSTRACT Aim Investigate the prevalence of persistent regulatory problems (RPs) in children aged 3–18 months from an immigrant, low‐resource population, and assess how these develop and may coexist with other early neurodevelopmental and medical conditions in toddlers. Methods Health service–detected prevalence was estimated using retrospective medical
E. Carlsson +5 more
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Predictors of postpartum depression in Syrian refugee women: indirect pathways between postmigration stress and depression through resilience and social support. [PDF]
Salameh TN +4 more
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Kangaroo Mother Care Is Beneficial for Both Infants and Parents: An Umbrella Review
ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the overall effectiveness of kangaroo mother care (KMC) for newborn infants and parents. Methods In February 2024, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched to identify systematic reviews with meta‐analyses of randomised controlled trials that investigated KMC.
Edwina Hurme +3 more
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Can reporting mood swings during oral contraceptive use predict peripartum depression? Results from the Swedish longitudinal cohort study Mom2B. [PDF]
Karaviti E +5 more
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Paracetamol in Pregnancy: Reassurance Amidst Uncertainty
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
Athina Samara, Asma Khalil
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