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Filter by:It is observed that art-based programs, one of the non-pharmacological methods, play an active role in improving the health and well-being of pregnant women and reducing anxiety, stress and depression. This shows that arts-based experiences offer women a unique opportunity to explore all dimensions of the transition to motherhood. When the literature is examined, it is seen that art-based interventions are used in birth units, neonatal intensive care and high-risk pregnancy units. However, no study has been found in which it was applied during the NST procedure. Therefore, the aim of our study is to examine the effect of picture-based art intervention on the fetus during the Non-Stress Test on maternal anxiety and fetal parameters.
Given the high rate of delayed adoption of antenatal care (ANC), and high rates of unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion in Uganda, research on the period of time before confirmation of pregnancy is critical to understand underlying beliefs that guide behaviors ultimately important for maternal and neonatal health (UDHS, 2011; Hussain, 2013). Home pregnancy tests - which now cost less than 10 cents each - have the potential to facilitate FP uptake and significantly improve reproductive, maternal and child health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. These tests are easy to administer, disposable, inexpensive, and have a low false positive rate. Yet, for women living in rural areas in sub-Saharan countries, these tests are typically unavailable outside of health centers or they are prohibitively expensive. This study will investigate women's underlying beliefs about pregnancy status and examine how providing access to home-based pregnancy tests - thus facilitating earlier resolution of uncertainty of pregnancy status - influences such beliefs and decisions to take up family planning (FP). The results will inform the design of a larger study in the future.
Given the high rate of delayed adoption of antenatal care (ANC), and high rates of unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion in Uganda, research on the period of time before confirmation of pregnancy is critical to understand underlying beliefs that guide behaviors ultimately important for maternal and neonatal health (UDHS, 2011; Hussain, 2013). Home pregnancy tests - which now cost less than 10 cents each - have the potential to facilitate FP uptake and significantly improve reproductive, maternal and child health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. These tests are easy to administer, disposable, inexpensive, and have a low false positive rate. Yet, for women living in rural areas in sub-Saharan countries, these tests are typically unavailable outside of health centers or they are prohibitively expensive. This study will investigate women's underlying beliefs about pregnancy status and examine how providing access to home-based pregnancy tests - thus facilitating earlier resolution of uncertainty of pregnancy status - influences such beliefs and decisions to take up family planning (FP) or seek appropriate pregnancy services. The results will inform the design of a larger study in the future.
The purpose of this operations research study is to evaluate women's interest in and compliance with using a semiquantitative multi-level dipstick pregnancy test at home for medical abortion follow-up.