The contribution of group prenatal care to maternal psychological health outcomes: A systematic review

AbstractIntroductionDisaster and humanitarian responders are at-risk of experiencing a wide range of physical and psychological health conditions, from minor injuries to chronic mental health problems and fatalities. This article reviews the current literature on the major health outcomes of responders to various disasters and conflicts in order to better inform individuals of the risks and to inform deploying agencies of the health care needs of responders.MethodsIn March 2014, an EMBASE search was conducted using pre-defined search criteria. Two reviewers screened the resultant 2,849 abstracts and the 66 full-length manuscripts which are included in the review.ResultsThe majority of research on health outcomes of responders focused on mental health (57 of 66 articles). Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression were the most studied diagnoses with prevalence of PTSD ranging from 0%-34% and depression from 21%-53%. Physical health outcomes were much less well-studied and included a wide range of environmental, infectious, and traumatic conditions such as heat stroke, insect bites, dermatologic, gastrointestinal, and respiratory diseases, as well as burns, fractures, falls, and other traumatic injuries.ConclusionsThe prevalence of mental health disorders in responders may vary more and be higher than previously suggested. Overall health outcomes of responders are likely poorly monitored and under-reported. Improved surveillance systems and risk mitigation strategies should be employed in all disaster and conflict responses to better protect individual responders.GarbernSC,EbbelingLG,BartelsSA.A systematic review of health outcomes among disaster and humanitarian responders.Prehosp Disaster Med.2016;31(6):635–642.

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Supportive interventions to improve physiological and psychological health outcomes among patients undergoing cystectomy: a systematic review

BMC Urology ◽

10.1186/s12894-018-0382-z ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Helen Quirk ◽

Derek J. Rosario ◽

Liam Bourke

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Supportive Interventions

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Group Prenatal Care Compared With Traditional Prenatal Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1097/aog.0000000000001824 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 129 (1) ◽

pp. 203-204 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jeannette Ickovics ◽

Jessica Lewis ◽

Trace Kershaw ◽

Urania Magriples

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Prenatal Care ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Group Prenatal Care

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Postpartum Contraceptive Use and Other Reproductive Health Outcomes Among CenteringPregnancy Group Prenatal Care Participants

Journal of Women s Health ◽

10.1089/jwh.2019.8241 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Elizabeth Patberg ◽

Marisa Young ◽

Sydney Archer ◽

Grace Duininck ◽

Jessica Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Reproductive Health ◽

Prenatal Care ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Group Prenatal Care

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Intention to Participate in Group Prenatal Care: Moving Beyond Yes or No

Health Promotion Practice ◽

10.1177/1524839918784943 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 123-132 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rebecca Berman ◽

Kim Weber Yorga ◽

Jeanelle Sheeder

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Prenatal Care ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Alternative Model ◽

Group Prenatal Care ◽

Perceived Benefits ◽

High Likelihood ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Individual Care ◽

Intention To Participate

Group prenatal care (GPNC) is an alternative model to traditional individual care and may improve public health outcomes. Prior studies suggest that interest in GPNC varies widely and few studies have examined characteristics predictive of interest in this model. The purpose of this study was to inform GPNC recruitment efforts by examining likelihood of participation delineated by characteristics and GPNC perceptions. Pregnant participants received information about GPNC then completed a survey measuring demographic, psychosocial, and reproductive characteristics, likelihood to participate in GPNC, and factors influencing selections. Respondents expressed varied levels of likelihood to participate in GPNC; 16.2% low likelihood, 44.9% moderate likelihood, and 38.9% high likelihood. Characteristics were similar between groups, and thus their use is not recommended when targeting recruitment efforts. Benefits outweighed barriers and threats for the high likelihood category, barriers and threats outweighed benefits for the low likelihood category, and benefits, barriers, and threats were balanced for the moderate likelihood category. Accurately assessing likelihood of participating in GPNC efficiently identifies individuals who are clearly either going to decline or participate, as well as promotes targeted recruitment efforts directed at those who are ambivalent. Understanding and addressing perceived benefits, barriers, and threats supports effective GPNC recruitment.

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Health Outcomes for Children in Haiti Since the 2010 Earthquake: A Systematic Review

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine ◽

10.1017/s1049023x17007105 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 77-88 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Annie Dube ◽

Madeline Moffatt ◽

Colleen Davison ◽

Susan Bartels

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Food Insecurity ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Research Articles ◽

Publication Type ◽

Outcomes For Children

AbstractBackgroundHaiti remains the poorest country in the Americas and one of the poorest in the world. Children in Haiti face many health concerns, some of which were exacerbated by the 2010 earthquake. This systematic review summarizes published research conducted since the 2010 earthquake, focusing on health outcomes for children in Haiti, including physical, psychological, and socioeconomic well-being.MethodsA literature search was conducted identifying articles published from January 2010 through May 2016 related to pediatric health outcomes in Haiti. Two reviewers screened articles independently. Included research articles described at least one physical health, psychological health, or socioeconomic outcome among children less than 18 years of age in Haiti since the January 2010 earthquake.ResultsFifty-eight full-length research articles were reviewed, covering infectious diseases (non-cholera [N=12] and cholera [N=7]), nutrition (N=11), traumatic injuries (N=11), mental health (N=9), anemia (N=4), abuse and violence (N=5), and other topics (N=3). Many children were injured in the 2010 earthquake, and care of their injuries is described in the literature. Infectious diseases were a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among children following the earthquake, with cholera being one of the most important etiologies. The literature also revealed that large numbers of children in Haiti have significant symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), peri-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety, and that food insecurity and malnutrition continue to be important issues.ConclusionsFuture health programs in Haiti should focus on provision of clean water, sanitation, and other measures to prevent infectious diseases. Mental health programming and services for children also appear to be greatly needed, and food insecurity/malnutrition must be addressed if children are to lead healthy, productive lives. Given the burden of injury after the 2010 earthquake, further research on long-term disabilities among children in Haiti is needed.DubeA,MoffattM,DavisonC,BartelsS.Health outcomes for children in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake: a systematic review.Prehosp Disaster Med.2018;33(1):77–88.

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