Predictors of parent-child bonding and parenting satisfaction during the perinatal period: A structural equation model.

Objectives: To examine the predictors of parent-child bonding and parenting satisfaction using structural equation models at three time points across the perinatal period: (1) during pregnancy at >24 gestational weeks, (2) one month postpartum, and (3) three months postpartum.

Methods: This longitudinal exploratory quantitative study recruited a convenient sample of 118 heterosexual couples (236 participants; 118 mothers and 118 fathers) from maternity clinics of a public tertiary hospital in Singapore. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the parents' characteristics and study variables.

Factors Associated With Mental Health Literacy, Depression, and Anxiety Amongst Indonesian Adolescents.

Aims: This study aims to identify factors associated with mental health literacy (mental health knowledge and attitudes towards mental health and help-seeking behaviours), depression and anxiety amongst adolescents, and test the hypothesised model by examining the interrelationships between these outcomes.

Design: Cross-sectional descriptive quantitative research.

Methods: Using convenient sampling, 615 adolescents from four public schools completed online questionnaires measuring mental health literacy, depression, and anxiety.

A recipe for health: A descriptive qualitative study examining paternal influence and the establishment of children's healthy eating habits in Singapore.

This study aimed to explore Singaporean fathers' perceived influence over their children's eating habits. A descriptive qualitative study design was used. Convenience sampling was used to recruit fathers of children aged 3-21 years old from a general paediatric outpatient clinic in a tertiary public hospital.

The Effects of Universal Educational Interventions in Improving Mental Health Literacy, Depression, and Anxiety Among Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Adolescents are susceptible to developing depression and anxiety, and educational interventions could improve their mental well-being. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of universal educational prevention interventions in improving mental health literacy, depression, and anxiety among adolescents. Eight electronic databases were searched until June 2024: Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertations, and Theses Global.

Is medical school culture conducive to women's academic success? a survey on faculty perceptions and experiences of gender equity.

Background: In academic medicine, the lack of gender equity hinders the career progression of women academics. This can often affect scientific productivity and widen the gender gap that exists in this field. As such, this study aimed to understand how full-time faculty members in academic medicine perceive the climate for women academics and identify target areas for interventions supporting gender equity.

Experiences of siblings of children with chronic pediatric conditions: a qualitative systematic review.

Unlabelled: The needs of well siblings of children with chronic pediatric conditions (CPCs) are often overlooked as parents tend to direct their attention toward the child with CPC. This highlights the need to explore the experiences of these siblings to better inform the implementation of healthcare services. To consolidate the most up-to-date qualitative evidence regarding well siblings' perceptions and experiences of living with children with CPC.

Effect of storytelling on anxiety and fear in children during hospitalization: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Hospitalization often induces anxiety and fear in children, which may lead to maladaptive behaviours. Prior research has found that storytelling can help improve children's communication and reduce their stress. Not only does it enhance children's ability to express their emotions more effectively and comfortably, it also assists them in releasing negative emotions like anxiousness and fear.

Effectiveness of Universal Community Engagement Childhood Obesity Interventions at Improving Weight-Related and Behavioral Outcomes among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Universal community engagement interventions can address childhood obesity.

Objectives: This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in improving body mass index (BMI) (primary outcome) as well as dietary choices and activity levels (secondary outcomes) among children and adolescents.

Methods: Eight electronic databases were searched from inception dates to January 2024.

Maternal experiences and preference of maternity services in Singapore: A descriptive qualitative study.

Problem: Little is known about mothers' experiences and preferences for maternity services in Singapore. A more nuanced understanding would identify areas for improvement in perinatal care, reducing the burden on healthcare providers in supporting maternity services.

Background: Expecting mothers are typically referred to hospital-based antenatal and postnatal services in Singapore.

Navigating Uncharted Waters: A Mixed Studies Systematic Review of Elective Female Fertility Preservation for Women.

Aim: This study aimed to review studies exploring the experiences and perceptions of healthcare students and providers regarding their personal choices for elective female fertility preservation and their recommendations of the same to patients.

Design/methods: Employing Pluye and Hong's convergent qualitative synthesis approach, a mixed-studies review was conducted. The appraisal of studies was performed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and data analysis utilised Thomas and Harden's thematic synthesis approach.

Development of the Paternal Involvement in Early Infancy Scale (PEACE) for fathers in Singapore.

Objectives: To develop and validate a psychometrically sound self-reported Paternal involvement in Early InfAnCy ScalE (PEACE) for Asian fathers with infants aged 0-12 months old.

Methods: This study comprised of three phases: (1) Pilot test among 100 fathers, (2) Exploring and confirming the PEACE's multidimensional structure using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) (n = 200 fathers) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) (n = 200 fathers), and (3) Assessing one-month test-retest reliability of PEACE among 30 fathers. Data was collected from August 2022 to August 2023.

Effectiveness of peer support interventions in improving mothers' psychosocial well-being during the perinatal period: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Many mothers experience poor psychological outcomes during their perinatal period. The presence of depression and anxiety has a significant adverse impact on the mother's health and the infant's development.

Aim: This review aimed to examine the effectiveness of peer support interventions in improving depression, anxiety, and perceived social support among mothers during the perinatal period.

Effectiveness of text message reminders on paediatric appointment adherence: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Attending health appointments is important for the paediatric population, as it allows for earlier detection of health issues and subsequent necessary treatments. It also ensures timely immunisations while also allowing patients or their parents to raise health concerns. Hence, it is crucial to take steps to ensure that such medical appointments are attended.

Strength Amidst Struggles: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Maternal Experiences of Low Socioeconomic Status Mothers in the Third Month Postpartum.

Aim: To explore the experiences, expectations and needs of mothers from low socioeconomic status at 3 months postpartum.

Design: Descriptive qualitative.

Methods: Mothers aged 21 years old and above, from low socioeconomic status (monthly household income is less than Singapore Dollar [SGD] $4300), and irrespective of their parity were invited to participate in one-to-one in-depth interviews at 3 months postpartum from September 2022 to June 2023.

Recognising the Parental Caregiver Burden of Children With Mental Disorders: A Systematic Mixed-Studies Review.

This review aims to consolidate and appraise evidence exploring the caregiver burden of parents of children with mental disorders. A mixed-studies review structure was adopted and six electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase, Scopus and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global) were searched from each database's inception date until September 2023. Thomas & Harden's thematic analysis framework was utilised for data analysis.

Perceptions of game-based education among parents during the perinatal period: A mixed studies review.

Background: Experiential education, particularly through game-based approaches, has gained recognition for effectively addressing the myriad challenges faced by expectant parents.

Aim: To consolidate and synthesize the available evidence regarding expectant parents' experiences of game-based perinatal education.

Design: A mixed studies review.

A qualitative systematic review of adolescent's perceptions of sleep: Awareness of, barriers to and strategies for promoting healthy sleep patterns.

Aims: To consolidate adolescents' perspectives regarding various aspects of sleep and offer insights to promote healthier sleep habits during their critical developmental years.

Methods/data Sources: Six electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO and Web of Science) were searched from their inception dates to June 2023. Data were extracted and meta-summarised using Sandelowski and Barroso's approach and synthesised using Thomas and Harden's thematic analysis framework.

Microaggression Interactions Among Healthcare Professionals, Trainees and Students in the Clinical Environment: A Mixed-Studies Review.

This review aims to comprehensively consolidate and synthesize the existing body of empirical research on the perceptions and experiences of healthcare professionals, trainees, and students concerning microaggression interactions within diverse clinical settings. The review protocol was registered with the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO CRD42024546443). We employed the Joanna Briggs Institute's mixed-methods systematic review approach.

Ontological coaching among nursing undergraduates: a pilot randomized controlled (OCEAN) trial.

To develop and assess the preliminary effectiveness of Ontological Coaching Intervention for nursing undergraduates. Design: A pilot randomized controlled trial with a two-group pre-test and post-test followed by process-evaluation qualitative interviews. An Ontological Coaching Intervention was developed through an integration of prior literature and the collective the research team's experience, consisting of 4-6 sessions over 6-months, each lasting 30-60 minutes.

Experiences of paediatric terminal oncology patients and their parents in palliative care: A qualitative systematic review.

Problem: The terminal phase of childhood cancer poses profound physical and mental challenges for children, simultaneously influencing parents and rendering them particularly susceptible to psychosocial issues.

Eligibility Criteria: This review included studies exploring the experiences of either: (1) paediatric terminal oncology patients aged under 18 years, (2) parents with a child facing terminal cancer undergoing palliative care, or (3) parents with a child who had undergone palliative care and died. English language, qualitative journal studies or grey literature of any care settings, geographical locations and publication years were included.

Fathers' experiences with supportive parenting interventions: A qualitative systematic review.

Despite proven efficacy, fatherhood interventions face challenges in attracting and retaining participants. This qualitative systematic review aims to inform the future design of fatherhood interventions by consolidating and synthesizing the evidence around fathers' experiences with interventions aimed at enhancing their involvement and relationships with their children. Following PRISMA guidelines, we analyzed 10 studies from a search of six electronic databases.

Health practices, behaviours and quality of life of low-income preschoolers: A community-based cross-sectional comparison study in Singapore.

Introduction: Children from low-income (LI) families often suffer from poor health, with sub-optimal health practices. This cross-sectional study examined the differences in health habits and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of LI preschool children compared to non-low-income preschool peers (PPG).

Method: Using data from the social-health Circle of Care-Health Development Screening Programme (CoC-HDSP) in Singapore, 118 LI children and 304 PPG children aged 18 months to 6 years old and their families were recruited from 13 government-funded preschools.

Parents' Perceptions of Their Parenting Journeys and a Mobile App Intervention (Parentbot-A Digital Healthcare Assistant): Qualitative Process Evaluation.

Background: Parents experience many challenges during the perinatal period. Mobile app-based interventions and chatbots show promise in delivering health care support for parents during the perinatal period.

Objective: This descriptive qualitative process evaluation study aims to explore the perinatal experiences of parents in Singapore, as well as examine the user experiences of the mobile app-based intervention with an in-built chatbot titled Parentbot-a Digital Healthcare Assistant (PDA).