Bloodstream Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Bloodstream infections represent a significant concern in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), constituting a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates. This study aimed to elucidate the etiology, prevalence, and antimicrobial resistance patterns of bloodstream infections in NICU settings. A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement guidelines using the PubMed database to source relevant studies published between 2019 and 2023.

The Associations of Perceived Self-Efficacy with Emotional Intelligence, Personality, Resilience, and Attitudes Towards Death among Midwives.

Midwives' self-efficacy can significantly affect the provided care and, therefore, maternal and neonatal outcomes. The aim of the present study was to investigate associations of perceived self-efficacy with emotional intelligence, personality, resilience, and attitudes towards death among midwives in Greece. From 2020 to 2022, a total of 348 midwives were recruited in this descriptive cross-sectional study.

The Relationship between Attitudes toward Death and Emotional Intelligence, Personality, Resilience, and Justice Beliefs: A Cross-Sectional Study of Midwives in Greece.

Midwifery practice inevitably includes miscarriages, stillbirths, and neonatal deaths. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between attitudes toward death and emotional intelligence, personality, resilience, and justice beliefs among midwives in Greece. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from 2020 to 2022 among 348 midwives employed in public hospitals, in regional health authorities, or as independent professionals.

Maternal tobacco, alcohol and caffeine consumption during the perinatal period: A prospective cohort study in Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: Low-level knowledge of problematic substance use during the perinatal period may lead to numerous adverse outcomes. We sought to determine maternal tobacco, alcohol and caffeine consumption during the perinatal period during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: This prospective cohort study recruited women from five Greek maternity hospitals between January and May 2020.

Temporal Trends in Stillbirth in Greece: A Longitudinal Population-Based Study.

Introduction: Stillbirths are a major public health issue and a key population health indicator. The aim of this study was to comprehensively investigate and present time trends in stillbirth in Greece.

Methods: Data on all live births and stillbirths were derived from the Hellenic Statistical Authority, covering a 65-year period from 1957 to 2021 and the annual stillbirth rate (SBR) was calculated, defined as the number of stillbirths per 1,000 live births and stillbirths (total births).

Medication Intake as a Factor for Non-Initiation and Cessation of Breastfeeding: A Prospective Cohort Study in Greece during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Pharmacological treatment may become a barrier for a mother's breastfeeding goals. We aimed to investigate maternal medication intake as a factor for non-initiation and cessation of breastfeeding and the effect of professional counseling on maternal decision-making. Throughout 2020, 847 women were recruited from five healthcare institutions.

Knowledge of Critical Issues in the Intrapartum Period: a Cross-sectional Study Among Undergraduate Final Year Midwifery Students.

Background: Dealing with critical issues in the intrapartum period requires comprehensive knowledge and a full understanding of the basic principles and skills involved, as complications during labor and birth occur unexpectedly..

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge of critical issues in the intrapartum period among undergraduate final year midwifery students.

Tracing Time Trends of Births in Greece.

Introduction The aim of this study was to comprehensively investigate and present time trends in births in Greece over the last seven decades. Methods Data on live births were derived from the Hellenic Statistical Authority, covering a 72-year period from 1950 to 2021. Trends in the number of births were assessed using joinpoint regression analysis.

Shared decision-making about medication intake during lactation: A prospective longitudinal study in Greece.

Introduction: The need for medication intake during lactation may affect women's decision on breastfeeding initiation, duration or cessation. We investigated shared decision-making about medication intake (MI) during lactation by breastfeeding women.

Methods: The study was conducted in five maternity hospitals in Greece (January-August 2020).

Frequency and Determinants of Breastfeeding in Greece: A Prospective Cohort Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Breastfeeding is considered to be the cornerstone of child health. In Europe however, overall breastfeeding rates remain low. The present study aimed at estimating the frequency of breastfeeding in Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic period and comparing findings with the latest national study in order to identify a potential impact of the pandemic.