Publications by authors named "Esther Crespo Mirasol"
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.