Publications by authors named "Eirini Chasalevri"
Article Synopsis
- Childbirth is a significant life event for women, but many experience negative emotions during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, leading to tocophobia, which can increase the likelihood of caesarean sections.
- A systematic review analyzed 32 studies from 2017 to 2022, identifying sociodemographic, obstetric, and psychological factors linked to tocophobia and its impact on obstetric interventions.
- The findings suggest that midwives play a crucial role in identifying tocophobia, providing psycho-education and support to minimize fear and enhance the chances of successful vaginal birth.
Introduction: Breaking bad news is one of the most difficult responsibilities in medical practice. Although medical staff in clinical practice often encounter situations that necessitate the announcement of unpleasant news, there is a lack of training regarding their communication with patients and their families. Effective interaction between medical staff and pregnant women constitutes a crucial component of breaking down unpleasant news.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Prenatal screening offers crucial information about the pregnancy, although sometimes brings forth ethical issues and potentially difficult decisions for pregnant women. Ultrasound screening during pregnancy is both of particular importance and a great challenge.
Objective: The objective of this study is to assess women's knowledge and expectations regarding prenatal ultrasound screening in Greece.
Background And Aim: Current practice in prenatal diagnosis becomes challenging with new bioethics issues emerging constantly during daily clinical routine. Although fetal interventions are driven by a motivation to improve the health of the fetus, progress in fetal therapies raises issues of maternal autonomy. The objective of this article is to assess bioethics in prenatal diagnosis in Greece as well as bioethics education.
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