Maria Niemi

ORCID: 0000-0001-5407-6981
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Research Areas
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Sustainability in Higher Education
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Community Health and Development
  • Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
  • Cardiac Health and Mental Health
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • Environmental Education and Sustainability
  • Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Climate Change and Health Impacts
  • Pregnancy and Medication Impact
  • Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms
  • Psychological Treatments and Assessments
  • Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Youth Development and Social Support
  • Medical and Biological Sciences
  • Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • Social and Educational Sciences

Karolinska Institutet
2016-2025

Stockholm University
2024

Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development
2021

University Medical Center
2021

National Institute for Health Research
2021

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2021

The Mental Health Country Profile is a tool that was generated by the International Policy and Services Project to inform policy makers, professionals other key stakeholders about important issues which need be considered in mental health development. contains four domains, include context, resources, provision outcomes. We have aimed generate for Vietnam, order highlight strengths weaknesses of Vietnamese situation, future reform efforts decision-making. This study used snowball sampling...

10.1186/1472-6963-10-257 article EN cc-by BMC Health Services Research 2010-09-02

Purpose This study aims to analyse student and teaching staff views on how higher education (HE) can contribute sustainable development, provide examples of a medical university has adopted the development goals (SDGs) as part its institutional strategies practises. Design/methodology/approach The is based participant from conference, which aimed identify actions needed for HE SDGs. More than 500 students, teachers academic leaders participated at workshops discuss reflect role institutions...

10.1108/ijshe-07-2023-0268 article EN International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 2024-02-12

Abstract Background The challenges that the world faces to ensure good life for future generations are vast and complex. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim meet these challenges. A growing number of higher education institutions have integrated them within their curricula, but there indications health professional has been lagging behind. Therefore, it is important better understand views students in on level depth sustainable development. Methods This sequential...

10.1186/s12909-025-06991-5 article EN cc-by BMC Medical Education 2025-03-25

Abstract Background Healthcare work and even studies towards a healthcare profession is associated with high prevalence of distress. According to recent meta-analyses, half the medical students worldwide suffer from burn out prior residency, 34% nursing depression. The aim this study was investigate students’ long-term experiences mindfulness training, whether, how why were continuing their practice after graduation. Further, assess if background characteristics practice. Methods A mixed...

10.1186/s12909-025-06998-y article EN cc-by BMC Medical Education 2025-03-27

Abstract Objectives To examine the association of low birthweight ( LBW ) and prematurity with clinically significant symptoms antenatal common mental disorders ACMDs during third trimester pregnancy in a semi‐rural area V ietnam. Methods Prospective community‐based cohort study. Severity ACMD was assessed E dinburgh D epression S cale, defined as below 2500 g, gestational age estimated according to last menstrual period. Reproductive socio‐demographic risk factors were measured potential...

10.1111/tmi.12101 article EN Tropical Medicine & International Health 2013-04-17

Abstract Objectives The aim of the present study was to investigate long-term effects Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) during pregnancy on women’s perceived stress depressive symptoms first year postpartum. Methods Women ( n = 193) who were pregnant with their child at risk for perinatal depression randomized MBCP or an active control condition, which consisted a Lamaze childbirth class. women provided self-reported data stress, symptoms, positive states mind, Five Facets...

10.1007/s12671-020-01403-9 article EN cc-by Mindfulness 2020-05-13

Background: Ayurveda has its historical roots in India, but also been internationalised, partly via migration and through an increased interest alternative medicine the West, where studies point toward use.However, there is to date scarce knowledge about use experiences of ayurveda Sweden. Methods:We have conducted a case study center for ayurvedic healthcare Sweden.We collected information on client background data from center's documentation, compiled all clients who visited centre...

10.1186/s12906-016-1042-z article EN cc-by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2016-02-17

To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention including psychoeducation and yoga for depression management at primary healthcare level in one district Hà Nam province, Vietnam.The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used screening follow-up. Screened patients were further diagnosed with Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Diagnostic Interview, by a trained general doctor. A linear regression model, adjusted age, gender baseline PHQ-9 score to assess whether leads decreased severity...

10.1111/tmi.12674 article EN Tropical Medicine & International Health 2016-01-28

In the search for effective interventions aiming to prevent perinatal stress, depression and anxiety, we are evaluating a Mindfulness Based Childbirth Parenting (MBCP) Program. this study explore participants' experiences of program.

10.1186/s12884-018-2098-1 article EN cc-by BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2018-12-01

Purpose Contemporary workplaces undergo frequent reorganizations in order to stay competitive a working life characterized by globalization, digitalization, economic uncertainty, and ever-increased complexity. Managers are the frontline of these challenges, leading themselves, organizations their employees high stress environments. This raises questions on how support managers’ work-life sustainability, which is crucial for organizational sustainability. Mindfulness has been related enhanced...

10.1108/ijwhm-07-2021-0146 article EN International Journal of Workplace Health Management 2022-04-12

Living with chronic pain is associated substantial suffering and high societal costs. Patient reported outcomes (PROM’s) cellular ageing should be considered in management. The aim of this study was to explore correlations PROM’s (telomere length [TL] telomerase activity [TA]) amongst patients non-malignant pain. This an explorative pilot cross-sectional design recruitment done at two rehabilitation facilities Sweden, inpatient setting/integrative care outpatient setting/multimodal care,...

10.1371/journal.pone.0308924 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2024-09-04

Abstract Objective Maternal stress and depression in pregnancy early parenting are associated with decreased maternal sensitivity infant social-emotional development impairments. This randomized controlled trial explored if a Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Parenting Program (MBCP) is more beneficial than Lamaze program for infant’s development. Infant was also the light of psychological states. Methods Pregnant women at risk perinatal were included to either MBCP or Lamaze. The Ages Stages...

10.1007/s12671-021-01658-w article EN cc-by Mindfulness 2021-05-31

With the increasing interest in mindfulness practices within clinical as well non-clinical settings and body of research on positive effects mindfulness, concerns have been raised that might also produce adverse including intense experiences psychosis. The aim this study was to investigate if occur a natural part practice, so examine characteristics such experiences. We conducted qualitative analysis based fortnightly meditation reports from 13 teacher trainees for 4 months. Intense were...

10.1371/journal.pone.0301593 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2024-04-05

Abstract Background Pregnancy and childbirth are significant events in many women’s lives, the prevalence of depressive symptoms increases during this vulnerable period. Apart from well documented cognitive, affective, somatic symptoms, stress depression associated with physiological changes, such as reduced heart-rate variability (HRV) activation inflammatory response system. Mindfulness Based Interventions may potentially have an effect on both HRV, biomarkers, self-assessed mental health....

10.1186/s12884-023-05528-2 article EN cc-by BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2023-04-10
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