Publications by authors named "E Crespo-Mirasol"
Aim: This study aims to describe the implementation of the standard methodology for information transfer in the labour ward and Intermediate Obstetric Care Unit and to identify the impact of this implementation on the factors that act as facilitators and barriers in the procedure.
Method: Quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study without a control group in an Intermediate Obstetric Care Unit and delivery room of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Service of a tertiary hospital in Barcelona. Healthcare staff self-completed an ad hoc questionnaire before and after implementing the standardised IDEAS methodology in the service during 2019 and 2020.
Article Synopsis
- 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.
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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Women who are pregnant and have obesity and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) present a higher risk of maternal and perinatal complications. The use of mobile apps and a wristband during pregnancy may contribute to promoting healthy lifestyles and, thus, improving maternal and neonatal health.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a complex digital health intervention, using a smartband and app with midwife counseling, on GWG and physical activity (PA) in women who are pregnant and have obesity and analyze its impact on maternal and perinatal outcomes.
Objective: To synthesise qualitative studies on women's psychological experiences of physiological childbirth.
Design: Meta-synthesis.
Methods: Studies exploring women's psychological experiences of physiological birth using qualitative methods were eligible.