Publications by authors named "C Ravaldi"

Objective: To develop and assess the GAIA! app, designed to assist pregnant women and healthcare professionals in managing infectious diseases during pregnancy, and to bridge the information gap between health professionals and expectant mothers.

Study Design: This collaborative initiative in Italy involved partnerships with the University of Florence, Careggi University Hospital, and other institutions. The app, built on the Ionic framework, is available on both Apple and Google App Stores.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study aimed to evaluate Italian midwives' understanding and clinical experience with perinatal depression (PND) to see how these affect care quality.
  • - An online survey of 152 midwives revealed that a striking 76.3% had inadequate knowledge about PND, impacting their confidence and communication with mothers.
  • - The findings highlight the need for better training and guidelines for midwives regarding PND, as increased knowledge could enhance care standards and improve early detection.
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This article describes the data collected from a survey of 152 midwives in Italy on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding perinatal depression. The survey used the MAternal Mood Assessment (MAMA) questionnaire, a 35-item tool that covers various aspects of perinatal depression, such as definition, prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, management, and support. The data provides valuable insights into the training needs and experiences of midwives in the area of maternal mental health, which can inform the development of interventions and education programs.

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The COVID-19 pandemic affected the perinatal emotional landscape in Italy, a country that had high mortality and implemented a strict lockdown during the pandemic. This study explores the emotions and challenges of pregnant and postpartum women during the pandemic, using AI-based mixed methods. The study analyzed 1774 women from the national survey COVID-ASSESS: 1136 pregnant and 638 postpartum women.

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