Publications by authors named "Rebekah McCrimmon"
Article Synopsis
- Despite global awareness, verbal and physical abuse in maternity and newborn healthcare is still common, prompting a review of interventions to reduce such abuse.* -
- A systematic review analyzed 193 papers to identify theoretical principles and effective interventions; findings indicate that a combination of systems-level and behavioral change models may work best.* -
- Key issues include the normalization of violence in various social contexts and the belief that mistreatment can prevent clinical harm, suggesting that interventions need to be localized and consider the socio-ecological framework.*
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends one ultrasound scan before 24 weeks gestation as part of routine antenatal care (WHO 2016). We explored influences on provision and uptake through views and experiences of pregnant women, partners, and health workers.
Methods: We undertook a systematic review (PROSPERO CRD42021230926).