Publications by authors named "A Llupia"

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition affecting more than 800 million individuals worldwide. Patient Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) are questionnaires aimed at evaluating patients' experiences with healthcare received. Given that CKD management often involves continuous treatments, capturing patient experiences can guide improvements in care that align with patients' preferences, making PREMS a relevant tool in CKD management.

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Patient Reported Experience Measures (PREMS) are questionnaires developed to assess the patient experience and incorporate a vision of patient centered care as a new element of value in the quality of healthcare. The PREM-C9 was developed and tested recently in the United Kingdom (UK) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CODP). The aim of the current study was to test the validity and reliability of the PREM-C9 in Spanish and Catalan.

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Preterm birth has been related to inequalities in maternal educational level, but the causal mechanism is not entirely known. Some factors associated with preterm birth and low educational level such as chronic medical conditions, pregnancy complications and related-health behaviours could have a mediation role in the pathway. This study aimed to evaluate the association between maternal educational level and preterm birth, analysing the mediation role of these factors.

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  • Vaccine hesitancy was identified by the WHO as a major global health threat in 2019, and the study explored how health promotion affects vaccination knowledge and uptake among pregnant women in Barcelona.
  • Through semi-structured interviews with pregnant women and healthcare workers, it was found that the pertussis vaccine was the most trusted, while mistrust towards the COVID-19 vaccine stemmed from concerns about safety and efficacy amid rapid development.
  • Trust in healthcare workers, particularly midwives, and effective mass media messaging significantly influenced pregnant women's vaccination decisions, highlighting the importance of informed risk-benefit assessments during the vulnerable period of pregnancy.
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COVID-19 is associated with poor maternal and pregnancy outcomes. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended in Spain, yet vaccination rates in pregnancy are suboptimal. This study investigates the perceptions of pregnant women and healthcare workers (HCW) regarding COVID-19 vaccination.

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