scholarly journals Primiparous Adaptation with Postpartum Health Issues in Jeddah City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Quantitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 775-786
Author(s):  
Ahlam Al-Zahrani ◽  
Wedad Almutairi ◽  
Howaida Elsaba ◽  
Sanaa Alzahrani ◽  
Shouq Alzahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Postpartum Health ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Jeddah City ◽  
Physical Wellbeing ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time

Background: The postpartum or puerperium period is the first 6 weeks after giving birth to an infant. The postpartum period can have negative implications, especially in first-time mothers. With their transition into motherhood, new mothers adopt new lifestyles, which can affect their physical wellbeing. Childbirth has physical, psychological, and emotional effects on women as they try to adapt to their new roles in order to get through this period with no or minimal health issues. Study Aim: The current study aims to explore primiparous adaptations with postpartum health issues in Jeddah City at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The research design is quantitative cross-sectional. A structured questionnaire was developed to collect data in relation to depression and weight gain, which consider the most common postpartum health issues. The inclusion criteria of the participants are: primipara, 2 to 6 months postpartum, and living in Jeddah. Results: 140 participants were included in the study. Mothers gained approximately 9.2 kg within the fifth to ninth month after giving birth. Discussion: Postpartum weight retention is a primary challenge in the majority of primiparous mothers and results in reduced quality of life. Nurses were always available to answer questions related to the postpartum health issues and explained the expectations to the family members. Conclusions: Childbirth and the postpartum period for first-time mothers are crucial in their lives as they try to adapt to a new way of life. The postpartum period can have negative implications, especially in first-time mothers. With their transition into motherhood, new mothers adopt new lifestyles, which can affect their physical wellbeing. More research is needed to explore the impact of postpartum health issues in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress in Healthy Low-Risk First-Time Mothers during the Postpartum Period: An Exploratory Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Murphey ◽  
Patricia Carter ◽  
Larry R. Price ◽  
Jane Dimmitt Champion ◽  
Francine Nichols
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
First Time

Psychological distress, defined as depression, anxiety, and insomnia in this study, can occur following the birth of a baby as new mothers, in addition to marked physiological changes, are faced with adapting to new roles and responsibilities. We investigated the cooccurrence of stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia in mothers during the postpartum period; tested the feasibility of study methods and procedures for use in this population; and identified new mothers interest in using cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) as an intervention for reducing psychological distress. We recruited healthy, low-risk, English speaking first-time mothers, ages 18–32 years, with healthy babies (N=33), within 12 months of an uncomplicated birth. Participants completed the PSS, HAM-D14, HAM-A17, and PSQI19. No problems were encountered with study procedures. Mothers reported a high interest (4.9) in the potential use of CES to treat or prevent the occurrence of psychological distress. All participants (N=33) reported moderate levels of depression and anxiety, while 75.8% (n=25) reported insomnia. PSS scores were within the norms for healthy women. Further research is recommended to investigate if our findings can be replicated or if different patterns of associations emerge. Implications for clinical practice are addressed.

Delivering a fetus in a breech presentation

1927 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-470
Author(s):  
F. Basmussen
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Breech Presentation ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Premature Rupture ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
Rupture Of The Bladder ◽  
First Time

The author reports results obtained in Copenhagen from 1910 to 1921 on a material of 465 cases. The duration of labor and premature rupture of the bladder, which occurs frequently, play an important role for prognosis. Mortality in the postpartum period is higher than the average mortality for other births. The prognosis is less favorable for first-time mothers, especially those of older age.

scholarly journals First record of the subfamily Epitraninae from Saudi Arabia (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea, Chalcididae), with the description of three new species

ZooKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 979 ◽  
pp. 35-86
Author(s):  
Neveen S. Gadallah ◽  
Ahmed M. Soliman ◽  
Hathal M. Al Dhafer
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
New Species ◽  
New Records ◽  
First Record ◽  
Key To Species ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Central Regions ◽  
Three New Species ◽  
First Time

The monotypic subfamily Epitraninae Burks, 1936 (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea, Chalcididae) is reported for the first time in Saudi Arabia. Seven Epitranus species are recorded in the Southwestern and Central regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, of which three species are new: E. delvarei Soliman & Gadallah, sp. nov. (female & male), E. similis Gadallah & Soliman, sp. nov. (male), and E. subinops Soliman & Gadallah, sp. nov. (female), are described and illustrated. Four new records, E. clavatus (Fabricius), E. hamoni complex, E. inops Steffan, and E. torymoides (Risbec), are also reported. An illustrated key to species is provided.

scholarly journals Patients’ Perceptions and Satisfaction with the Outpatient Telemedicine Clinics during COVID-19 Era in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1739
Author(s):  
Ashokkumar Thirunavukkarasu ◽  
Nasser Hanas Alotaibi ◽  
Ahmad Homoud Al-Hazmi ◽  
Mohammed Jayed Alenzi ◽  
Ziad Mansour Alshaalan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
University Level ◽  
First Time

Successful implementation of virtual healthcare depends immensely on patients’ perceptions and satisfaction. This cross-sectional study assessed patients’ perceptions of, and factors associated with, poor and average satisfaction with the outpatient telemedicine clinics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 720 patients who attended outpatient telemedicine clinics from different regions of the KSA. Of the sample studied, 54.7% of the participants had high satisfaction and the most common disadvantage perceived by patients was technical issues (53.1%), followed by fewer personal interactions (30.4%). Around 75% of the participants desired to use telemedicine services even after the COVID-19 pandemic. Logistic regression analysis revealed that age group more than 40 years (OR = 1.59; 95% CI = 1.04–2.44, p = 0.031), education less than university level (OR = 1.68; 95% CI = 1.07–2.15, p = 0.025), and first-time participants (OR = 3.28; 95% CI = 2.32–4.65, p < 0.001) were significantly associated with poor and average satisfaction ratings. The concerned authorities must make targeted action plans to circumvent the disadvantages perceived by patients accessing telemedicine. Furthermore, a multicenter, exploratory study that compares the virtual clinic with other telemedicine services in the KSA is warranted.

scholarly journals First-time mothers’ perceptions of social support: Recommendations for best practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205510291989861
Author(s):  
Tiffany De Sousa Machado ◽  
Anna Chur-Hansen ◽  
Clemence Due
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Social Supports ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
First Time

Research indicates social support is imperative for postpartum well-being. The types of social support and access to preferred supports are less understood. This article considers first-time mothers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of social supports and perceived barriers to accessing support and provides recommendations for best practice. A search of the literature for terms related to postpartum social support was conducted. Major themes were identified and synthesised. A critique and analysis of the literature is presented with recommendations for best practice. Much of the research around postnatal support fails to distinguish the specific type of support, meaning creating support solutions for the postpartum period may not be effectively targeted. Recommendations for individualised support are made.

scholarly journals First record of the genus Oodera Westwood, 1874 (Hymenoptera, Pteromalidae, Cleonyminae, Ooderini) from the Arabian Peninsula, with the description of four new species

ZooKeys ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 874 ◽  
pp. 47-68
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Soliman ◽  
Neveen S. Gadallah ◽  
Hathal M. Al Dhafer
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
New Species ◽  
Arabian Peninsula ◽  
First Record ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
The Family ◽  
First Time

The genus Oodera Westwood, 1874 (Hymenoptera, Pteromalidae, Cleonyminae) is recorded for the first time for the Arabian Peninsula, from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman. The present study is based on specimens reared from xylophagous beetle larvae of the family Buprestidae (Coleoptera) infesting dead Acacia trees from Al-Dakhiliyah and Dhofar governorates in Oman and Al-Baha, Asir and Riyadh regions in Saudi Arabia. Four new species, Oodera arabicasp. nov., O. omanensissp. nov., O. rapuzziisp. nov., and O. similissp. nov. are described, illustrated and compared with closely related Oodera species. An illustrated key and the xylophagous host records of the species are also provided.

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