scholarly journals Az együttszülés feltételeinek megteremtése a hazai szülészeti osztályokon a COVID–19-járvány idején

2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (21) ◽  
pp. 824-829
Author(s):  
Ingrid Krisztina Lengyel ◽  
Nándor Ács

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Az Egészségügyi Világszervezet adatai alapján 2020 őszére a világ minden régióját elérte az új koronavírus (SARS-CoV-2) okozta fertőzés. Magyarországon 2020 márciusában az első esetek – több más betegjogi kérdés mellett – ráirányították a figyelmet a betegtájékoztatás kiemelt fontosságára, annak jogszabály szerinti betartására, valamint az alkalmazás során fellépő nehézségekre. Tekintve, hogy az együttszülés lehetősége az utóbbi évtizedekben egyre népszerűbb a családtervezés és a közös életkezdés folyamatában, az apák felkészítése a szülésre – a járványhelyzet miatt megváltozott tájékoztatási szigorítások összehangolásával – a szülészeti osztályok jelentős feladata lett. A betegtájékoztatás teljes körű alkalmazása során számos szempontot kellett figyelembe venni ahhoz, hogy a szülés az anya és az apa számára pozitív emlék maradjon, még olyan helyzetben is, mint a COVID–19-járvány. Célkitűzés: Elemezni kívántuk, hogy a magyarországi szülészeti osztályokon hogyan lehetett a világjárvány idején is betartani a hatályos jogszabályokat és eljárásrendeket, milyen intézkedések váltak szükségessé az együttszülés gyakorlatának fenntartásához, és egyidejűleg biztosítani, hogy a szülőnőnek és férfi partnerének a tájékoztatáshoz való jogai ne sérüljenek. Módszer: Online 14 feleletválogatós kérdőívet küldtünk valamennyi magyarországi, állami fenntartású kórház és klinika szülészeti osztálya vezetőjének. A beérkezett kérdőívek adatait összevetettük az intézmények honlapján az együttszüléssel kapcsolatos információkkal is. Eredmények: A 2020. március 20. és szeptember 20. közötti fél évben a várandós párok tájékoztatása során a szolgáltatók minden esetben a hatályos eljárásrendeket követték, ez azonban több esetben többlet anyagi ráfordítást és szervezést jelentett számukra. Következtetés: Adataink rámutatnak arra, hogy az együttszüléssel kapcsolatosan a szülésre érkezők igyekeznek a lehető legjobban tájékozódni, és ugyanolyan elvárásaik vannak a szülés körülményeit illetően, mint a járványmentes időszakban. Amennyiben a tájékoztatás kielégítő és részletes számukra, az esetleges hátrányos változtatásokat is jobban tolerálják. A járványra tekintettel valamennyi osztályon megmaradt az együttszülés lehetősége, a megfelelő járványügyi intézkedések megtartása mellett. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(21): 824–829. Summary. Introduction: According to data collected by the World Health Organization, by the autumn of 2020, all regions of the world were affected by SARS-CoV-2 viral infection. In Hungary, the first cases were detected in March 2020, and the epidemic, among several other patient rights issues, drew attention to the paramount importance of patient information, its compliance with the law, and the difficulties encountered in its application. During the last decades, the possibility of male partner involvement in birth has become increasingly popular in the process of family planning and starting a life together. Preparing fathers for childbirth and coordinating information restrictions that have changed due to the epidemic is a priority for obstetric departments. The full application of patient information requires a number of considerations to ensure that childbirth remains a positive memory for mother and father, even in a situation such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective: We wanted to analyze how the obstetric wards in Hungary were able to comply with the laws and procedures in force at the time of the pandemic, what measures became necessary for creating male partner involvement in births, and at the same time to ensure that the rights of the mother and the father are not violated. Method: We sent an online questionnaire to the head of the obstetrics department of all Hungarian state hospitals and clinics, using 14 multiple-choice questions. The data of the received questionnaires were also compared with the information related to male partner involvement in births published on the websites of the institutions. Results: In the period from 20 March to 20 September 2020, in terms of informing pregnant couples, the service providers always followed the procedures in force, but in several cases this meant more financial expenditure and organization for them. Conclusion: Our data showed that those who give birth insist on the best possible information about conditions of male partner involvement in births, have the same expectations about the conditions of childbirth as during the epidemic-free period. If the information is satisfactory and detailed for them, they are more tolerant of adverse changes. In view of the epidemic, the possibility of father involvement in birth remained in all departments available, while maintaining appropriate epidemiological measures. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(21): 824–829.

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Atenchong Ngwibete ◽  
Chizoma M Ndikom ◽  
Felix E Anyiam

Background/Aims In 2015, the World Health Organization recommended male partner involvement in maternal and child health as an effective strategy to combat maternal and child health in pregnancy. Healthcare practitioners' acceptance of male partners in maternal and child healthcare is likely to improve provider and patient satisfaction. The main objective of the study was to assess nurses' and midwives' perceptions of male partner involvement in maternity care, and their willingness and constraints to performing it in selected hospitals in Imo, Nigeria. Methods A mixed-method approach was used to gather data from nurses and midwives in the antenatal care, labour and postnatal care wards of selected hospitals. A semi-structured questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect data assessing the participants' perceptions of male partner involvement in maternity care and of the barriers to it. Quantitative data were analysed through bivariate analysis, using the Chi squared test, and key quotes were extracted from qualitative data to illustrate relevant points. Results The majority (57%) of the respondent had a good perception of the concept of male partner involvement. The ward that a participant worked in significantly affected their perception (P=0.01). Respondents were willing to accept male partners in maternity care through education and providing more male-friendly services. However, sociocultural, hospital policy and structural factors restricted acceptance of men in the wards. Conclusions Nurses and midwives in all wards should be educated on the importance of male partner involvement in maternity care. Nurses and midwives need to engage in community health education programmes that will modify cultural constraints to male partner involvement and facilities should modify their structure and policies to be more male-friendly.


Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1197
Author(s):  
Luana Izzo ◽  
Antonio Santonastaso ◽  
Gaetano Cotticelli ◽  
Alessandro Federico ◽  
Severina Pacifico ◽  
...  

The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; the outbreak has led to lockdowns in several parts of the world, and sudden changes in people’s lifestyles. This study explores the impact of the first coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic period on dietary habits, lifestyle changes, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet among the Italian population, through an online questionnaire, conducted from April to May 2020, involving 1519 participants. The 14-point Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) highlighted a medium Mediterranean diet adherence in 73.5% of responders, which principally included the younger population, aged 18–30 years (p < 0.05). In regards to changes in eating habits, 33.5% of responders declared an influence of the pandemic period on nutritional practice. A decrease in alcohol consumption was reported by 81% of responders, while an increase in frozen food consumption was reported by 81.3% of responders. In addition, 58.8% reported positive weight modification (40.8%, +1–3 kg); physical activity reduction was reported for 70.5% of responders. Our study contributes toward amplifying the investigation on the dietary habits and changes of the Italian population during the COVID-19 lockdown, although the pandemic is ongoing. Similar studies should be performed around the world to understand how the emergency has impacted people’s habits.


2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 875-884
Author(s):  
Nava Yeganeh ◽  
Tara Kerin ◽  
Mariana Simon ◽  
Karin Nielsen-Saines ◽  
Jeffrey D Klausner ◽  
...  

Male partner involvement in prenatal care has been shown to improve outcomes for the entire family in low- and middle income countries. In Brazil, partners of pregnant women are encouraged to attend prenatal care for HIV testing. From November 2016 to July 2017, male partners of women delivering at Hospital Conceiçao were interviewed using computer-assisted telephone interviews regarding individual, relationship and system-wide facilitators and barriers to attending prenatal care. Of 403 men interviewed, 202 attended prenatal care and 201 did not. Individual factors that predicted prenatal care attendance included over-estimating the risk of mother to child transmission (AOR 2.13, 95% CI: 1.35–3.4), and endorsing that HIV-infected individuals can live satisfying lives (AOR 7.24, 95% CI: 1.9–47.5). Partnership factors associated with attendance included invitation by partner (AOR 5.6, 95% CI: 2.4–15.6). Systemic factors negatively associated with prenatal care attendance included a history of not being able to afford medical care (AOR 0.3, 95% CI: 0.15–0.6) and identifying work as a barrier to prenatal care attendance (AOR 0.19 95% CI: 0.11–0.31). Partners should be actively invited to prenatal care during flexible flexible hours. Once involved, almost all would accept HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing to protect partners and unborn infants during this vulnerable period.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. e0238097
Author(s):  
Karen M. Hampanda ◽  
Oliver Mweemba ◽  
Yusuf Ahmed ◽  
Abigail Hatcher ◽  
Janet M. Turan ◽  
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Author(s):  
Diane Ashiru-Oredope ◽  
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Amy Hai Yan Chan ◽  
Omotayo Olaoye ◽  
Victoria Rutter ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The declaration of COVID-19 a pandemic by the World Health Organization on 11 March 2020 marked the beginning of a global health crisis of an unprecedented nature and scale. The approach taken by countries across the world varied widely, however, the delivery of frontline healthcare was consistently recognised as being central to the pandemic response. This study aimed to identify and explore the issues currently facing pharmacy teams across Commonwealth countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also evaluates pharmacy professionals’ understanding of key knowledge areas from the COVID-19 webinar hosted by the Commonwealth Pharmacists’ Association (CPA). Method A quantitative survey-based approach was adopted, using a 32-item questionnaire developed from the literature on pharmacy and pandemic response. The survey was hosted on Survey Monkey and pilot tested. The final survey was disseminated by CPA member organisations. A 6-item online questionnaire was sent via email to all attendees of CPA's COVID-19 webinar. Descriptive statistics on frequency distributions and percentages were used to analyse the responses. Data were analysed using Microsoft® Excel (2010). Results There were 545 responses from pharmacy professionals across 31/54 Commonwealth countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific. Majority of the respondents reported being at least somewhat worried (90%) and more than 65% were very worried or extremely about the impact of COVID-19 on them personally and professionally. Nearly two-thirds of respondents stated finding it somewhat difficult or very difficult to work effectively during the pandemic. Challenges mostly faced by pharmacy professionals working remotely included; general anxiety about the impact of COVID-19 on their lives (12%), and difficulties in communicating with their co-workers (12%). Most pharmacy professionals had not previously been actively involved in a global health emergency (82%) nor obtained training on global/public health emergency preparedness (62%). Between 45 and 97% of the COVID-19 webinar attendees provided the correct answers to post-webinar questions, suggesting some improvement in knowledge. Conclusion Our study confirms pharmacy professionals’ concerns about practice during a pandemic and provides preliminary data on the challenges and learning needs of the profession. The CPA has since acted on these findings, providing ongoing opportunities to develop and refine resources for the profession as the pandemic evolves. Pharmacy professionals have also demonstrated improved knowledge on the management of COVID-19 and resources available for professionals.


2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 291-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Hampanda ◽  
Lisa Abuogi ◽  
Pamela Musoke ◽  
Maricianah Onono ◽  
Anna Helova ◽  
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