Molecular Typing of Isolates Collected in Abidjan Hospitals (Côte d'Ivoire) Using the Multiple-Locus Variable Number of Tandem Repeats Method.

can cause community-acquired infections affecting various body sites. The present retrospective study investigated the genetic diversity of 173 isolates (166 clinical, 7 environmental) of collected from clinical pathology laboratories in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (2001-2011). Multiple-Locus Variable Number of Tandem Repeats (VNTR) Analysis (MLVA) using 13 loci was applied to all isolates and compared to published MLVA data.

Australian, Irish, and Swedish women's comfort levels when breastfeeding in public.

Background: Despite a flux of global initiatives to increase and sustain breastfeeding rates, challenges persist. The decision to commence and sustain breastfeeding is influenced by multiple, complex factors. Feelings of social embarrassment, shame, fear of judgement, and lack of confidence when breastfeeding in public, compound women's decisions to breastfeed and may result in formula feeding or early cessation of breastfeeding.

Natural transformation and cell division delay in competent .

Natural transformation, considered one of the three main mechanisms leading to horizontal gene transfer in bacteria, is able to promote genomic plasticity and foster antibiotic resistance spreading. Conserved machinery and actors required to perform natural transformation have been shown to accumulate at different cellular localizations depending on the model organism considered. Here, we show in the human pathogen that DNA binding, uptake, and recombination are spatially and temporally coordinated to ensure natural transformation.

Women's perceptions of factors needed to encourage a culture of public breastfeeding: a cross-sectional study in Sweden, Ireland and Australia.

Background: Breastfeeding in the public sphere is known to be experienced as a problem for many women. It has been shown to arouse negative feelings among the public, depending on the attitude of those in the immediate surroundings. This contributes to the fact that many women hesitate to breastfeed in public and prepare themselves for potential adverse comments.

Relationship focused mother-infant groups: Preliminary evaluation of improvements in maternal mental health, parenting confidence, and parental reflective functioning.

We report on two preliminary evaluations of a group intervention, targeting vulnerable infants and their mothers within the first 6-months postpartum. The Mother-Baby Nurture program aims to strengthen the developing infant-mother attachment relationship by increasing maternal mentalizing. These studies were undertaken with pre-post evaluations with the mothers of infants under 10-months of age.

The complex regulation of competence in Staphylococcus aureus under microaerobic conditions.

To perform natural transformation, one of the three main Horizontal Gene Transfer mechanisms, bacteria need to enter a physiological differentiated state called genetic competence. Interestingly, new bacteria displaying such aptitude are often discovered, and one of the latest is the human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus.Here, we show an optimized protocol, based on planktonic cells cultures, leading to a large percentage of the population activating the development of competence and a significant improvement of S.

Using a scheduled caesarean birth plan: A cross-sectional exploration of women's perspectives.

Problem: There is minimal evidence regarding the role or impact of birth plans from the perspective of women experiencing scheduled caesarean birth.

Background: Quality maternity care requires respect for women's preferences. Evidence suggests birth plans enable communication of women's preferences and may enhance agency when vaginal birth is intended, however there is limited evidence of how this translates in the perioperative environment where caesarean birth is the intended outcome.

Maternity research priorities in country Western Australia: a Delphi study.

Objective Health research priorities are commonly identified and resourced by strategic leaders. The importance of recognising the expertise of clinician-researchers is being prioritised by a national funding shift towards applied research. There is a dearth of evidence regarding research priorities for maternity care in rural and remote health in Australia.

COVID-19 vaccination perceptions and intentions of maternity care consumers and providers in Australia.

Introduction: Vaccination against COVID-19 is a key global public health strategy. Health professionals including midwives and doctors support and influence vaccination uptake by childbearing women. There is currently no evidence regarding the COVID-19 vaccination perceptions and intentions of those who receive or provide maternity care in Australia.

Looking back moving forward: The history of midwifery in Western Australia.

Problem: To date there is has been very little research into midwifery in Western Australia (WA), therefore this paper addresses a significant gap in the literature. The aim of this paper was to gain insight into the history of midwifery in WA.

Background: Since the beginning of recorded history midwives have assisted women in childbirth.

Sexual and reproductive health education: Midwives' confidence and practices.

Problem: There is limited evidence regarding midwives' confidence and practices in providing sexual and reproductive health care in Australia.

Background: Midwives provide important public health education to women regarding sexual and reproductive health care.

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore midwives' confidence and practices around providing education to women on three key areas of sexual and reproductive health: contraception and family planning; sexual activity; and sexual health.

Childbearing women's experiences of the maternity care system in Australia during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Substantial changes occurred in Australian healthcare provision during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the risk of infection transmission. Little is known about the impact of these changes on childbearing women.

Aim: To explore and describe childbearing women's experiences of receiving maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.

Influencers of women's choice and experience of exclusive formula feeding in hospital.

Objectives: Explore what influenced women's decision to exclusively formula feed, and their experiences with formula feeding within a maternity hospital environment.

Design: This mixed methods study used a cross-sectional exploratory survey design. Short surveys were administered by telephone in the postpartum period.

Australian women's experiences of receiving maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional national survey.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to multiple changes in maternity services worldwide. Systems rapidly adapted to meet public health requirements aimed at preventing transmission of SARS-CoV-2, including quarantine procedures, travel restrictions, border closures, physical distancing and "stay-at-home" orders. Although these changes have impacted all stakeholders in maternity services, arguably the women at the center of this care have been most affected.

When can I hold my baby? An audit of time to first cuddle for preterm babies (<32 weeks) pre introduction and post introduction of a Family-Integrated Care model.

Aim: The audit examined time to first cuddle between preterm babies (born < 32 weeks) and their parent pre- and post-introduction of a family-integrated care model. Secondary outcomes included time to full feeds and length of neonatal intensive care stay.

Background: Parental separation due to neonatal intensive care unit admission is known to negatively affect parental and baby wellbeing.

Receiving maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences of women's partners and support persons.

Background: In Australia, the provision of maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly altered to limit transmission of the virus. Many hospitals limited face-to-face appointments to only the pregnant woman and restricted the number of support people present during labour, birth, and postnatal visits to one person. How these restrictions were experienced by partners and support persons of childbearing women are unknown.

Impact of a Face-To-Face Versus Smartphone App Versus Combined Breastfeeding Intervention Targeting Fathers: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Despite the recognized health and economic benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, few Australian infants are exclusively breastfed beyond 5 months of age. Social support for breastfeeding, in particular the support of an infant's father, has been identified as a crucial element for successful breastfeeding.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of various father-focused breastfeeding interventions in terms of key infant feeding outcomes.

Becoming a mother in the 'new' social world in Australia during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Substantial public health measures occurred in Australian society during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the risk of community transmission. Little was known about the impact of these changes on childbearing women.

Aim: To describe childbearing women's experiences of becoming a mother during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.

Experiences of receiving and providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia: A five-cohort cross-sectional comparison.

Introduction: The global COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way health care is delivered in many countries around the world. Evidence on the experience of those receiving or providing maternity care is important to guide practice through this challenging time.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Australia.

Midwives' experiences of providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.

Problem: The COVID-19 pandemic has required rapid and radical changes to the way maternity care is provided in many nations across the world.

Background: Midwives provide care to childbearing women across the continuum and are key members of the maternity workforce in Australia.

Aim: To explore and describe midwives' experiences of providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.

A cross sectional study of midwifery students' experiences of COVID-19: Uncertainty and expendability.

The impact of COVID-19 on midwifery students is anticipated to be multi-faceted. Our aim was to explore Australian midwifery students' experiences of providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a cross-sectional study 147 students were recruited through social media.

Reproductive planning, vitamin knowledge and use, and lifestyle risks of women attending pregnancy care with a severe mental illness.

Objective: Women with severe mental illnesses are a vulnerable population and little is known about their reproductive planning needs. The aim of our study was to describe rates of unintended pregnancies, postpartum contraception, identify use and knowledge of prenatal/pregnancy vitamins and identify modifiable lifestyle risks.

Design: Mixed methods study incorporating a cross-sectional survey and prospective pregnancy data collection.

Covid-19 changes to maternity care: Experiences of Australian doctors.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic meant rapid changes to Australian maternity services. All maternity services have undertaken significant changes in relation to policies, service delivery and practices and increased use of personal protective equipment.

Aims: The aim of this study was to explore and describe doctors' experiences of providing maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.

Women's experiences of their involvement around care decisions during a subsequent pregnancy after a previous caesarean birth in Western Australia.

Background: Women who have a caesarean birth can have an experience that may impact decision-making for subsequent births. For some women this decision-making can be associated with anxiety.

Aim: To provide rich, surface level descriptions by exploring women's experiences of their involvement in decision-making during a subsequent pregnancy after a previous caesarean birth.