Publications by authors named "Anwar Al-Khunaizi"
Background: Retaining midwives and registered nurses in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department/unit (OB/GYN) is not just a matter of organizational effectiveness and financial wellness. It's a crucial aspect of ensuring quality healthcare delivery. This study aimed to discuss the degree to which midwives and nurses in OB/GYN departments are structurally empowered, resilient, and committed to remaining at the organizations and to examine whether nurses' and midwives'sense of structural empowerment and resilience is a good predictor of their decision to stay with the organization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA labor companion of choice during childbirth is crucial for improving women's birth experience and confidence to give birth. Labor companions provide various benefits, including enhanced communication, emotional support, non-pharmacological pain relief, and better healthcare. However, little is known about the supportive actions of labor companions with respect to women's needs during labor and birth, as well as healthcare providers' perceptions of labor companions.
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- The study focused on the impact of a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) on reducing anxiety among pregnant Saudi women in their third trimester.
- Data from 88 participants showed a significant decrease in anxiety levels post-intervention, particularly among those in the MBI group compared to a control group.
- The research suggests the need for better integration of mindfulness practices in childbirth education and encourages further studies on the long-term benefits of these techniques for maternal health.