A5031051603- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Global Health Care Issues
- Social and Demographic Issues in Germany
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Social Policies and Healthcare Reform
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Social Sciences and Governance
- Health Services Management and Policy
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Social Policies and Family
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- French Urban and Social Studies
HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland
2020-2025
Centre universitaire de médecine générale et santé publique, Lausanne
2020-2024
University of Lausanne
2021-2024
Haute École de Santé Vaud
2022
Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité
2021
Background Occupational exposures can endanger the health of pregnant workers and their unborn children. The Department Environmental Health Unisanté has established a specialized occupational consultation to assist workers, employers gynecologists in implementing maternity protection provisions workplace. Objective study aims assess satisfaction users consultation, describe overall experience identify benefits limitations consultation. Methods A mixed-methods approach was used. telephone...
Mitigation measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic led significant changes maternity care across Europe, including restrictions on companions during labor and birth. This cross-sectional study explores association between presence of a companion choice positive perception birth experience. Additionally, it health professionals' attention, assistance, availability We utilized structured, validated online questionnaire, available 25 languages, assess quality maternal from...
Abstract Aim Occupational exposures may harm the health of pregnant workers and their future children. While Switzerland has established specific regulations to safeguard employees while enabling them pursue job, there are limitations in implementing these provisions. This study aims evaluate contribution an occupational medicine consultation (PregOH-consultation) protecting facilitating safe return work. Pregnant were referred by attending physicians need support applying pregnancy...
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Abstract Objective To explore the quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) during COVID‐19 pandemic by facility type among 16 European countries, comparing rates instrumental vaginal birth cesarean. Methods Women who gave in WHO Region from March 1, 2020, to February 7, 2022, answered a validated online questionnaire. Rates birth, cesarean, QMNC index were calculated for births public versus private facilities. Results Responses 25 206 participants analyzed. giving compared with...
Switzerland's Ordinance on Maternity Protection at Work (OProMa) requires that companies take the necessary measures to ensure pregnant employees can continue working without danger.To investigate extent of compliance with OProMa within in French-speaking Switzerland as well factors which facilitate and obstruct ordinance's implementation.A stratified random telephone survey 202 from healthcare food industry was conducted. Descriptive correlational statistics were calculated. Responses open...
The literature on the application of legal maternity protection measures in workplace reveals that many organizations are failing to develop and maintain an in-house safety climate manages accommodate work pregnancy. This study sought understand managers' employees' perceptions vis-à-vis different ways managing pregnancy healthcare settings. Further, aimed identify pathways towards establishing a makes pregnant employees feel protected able continue their without discrimination or danger...
Abstract Objective To explore quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) in healthcare facilities during the COVID‐19 pandemic Switzerland. Methods Women giving birth Switzerland answered a validated online questionnaire including 40 WHO standards‐based measures. QMNC score was calculated according to linguistic region mode birth. Differences were assessed using logistic regression analysis adjusting for relevant variables. Results A total 1175 women included analysis. Limitations reported...
Abstract Objective To investigate potential associations between individual and country‐level factors medicalization of birth in 15 European countries during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods Online anonymous survey women who gave 2020–2021. Multivariable multilevel logistic regression models estimating indicators (cesarean, instrumental vaginal [IVB], episiotomy, fundal pressure) proxy variables related to care culture contextual at country level. Results Among 27 173 women, 24.4% ( n = 6650)...
According to the Swiss legislation on maternity protection in workplace (OProMa), if pregnant workers are exposed occupational hazards and no protective measures taken, a gynecologist will prescribe certificate of preventive leave women must stop working. Returning work is only possible job adjustments made. This study aims evaluate burden absences companies examine predictors return for leave, by examining both probability time required work. The sample includes data 258 workplaces...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the provision of maternal care. IMAgiNE EURO study investigates Quality Maternal and Newborn Care during in over 20 countries, including Switzerland. Aim This aims to understand women’s experiences disrespect abuse Swiss health facilities pandemic. Methods Data were collected via an anonymous online survey on REDCap®. Women who gave birth between March 2020 2022 answered open-ended question questionnaire included study. A qualitative...
STUDY AIMS: Switzerland’s Labour Law and its Ordonnance on Maternity Protection aim to protect the health of pregnant employees their unborn children while enabling them continue pursue professional activities. Some companies encounter difficulties implementing law’s provisions. The Department Occupational Environmental Health, part Center for Primary Care Public Health (Unisanté), has provided specialist occupational medicine consultations since 2015. This study aimed evaluate how well...
Background In several countries, maternity protection legislations (MPL) confer an essential role to gynecologist-obstetricians (OBGYNs) for the of pregnant workers and their future children from occupational exposures. This study explores OBGYNs' practices difficulties in implementing MPL French-speaking part Switzerland. Methods An online survey was sent 333 OBGYNs. Data analysis included: 1) descriptive correlational statistics 2) hierarchical cluster identify patterns practices. Results...
In Switzerland, occupational risks for pregnant workers are covered by specific maternity protection legislation (MPL); however, studies show significant shortcomings in the implementation of these policies among companies. Analyse gaps between provisions Switzerland's MPL, protective measures companies plan to take and actual practices. We also aim understand how employees develop their own strategies order make up or contradictions companies' measures. Interviews with 46 different...
Health workers' (HWs') perspectives on the quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC) are not routinely collected. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to document HWs' QMNC around childbirth in 12 World Organization (WHO) European countries.
<title>Abstract</title> Background Work-related health problems are a frequent reason for consultation with primary care physicians; however, few studies report on the way general practitioners’ (GPs) approach work-related issues their patients. Aim To investigate how GPs manage patients' occupational issues. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted 12 GPs, transcribed, and analyzed thematically. Results do explore field. However, data collected succinct, even though doctors...
Restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic compromised maternal and newborn care.
In accordance with the International Labour Organization’s Maternity Protection Convention (No. 183) and European Union Directive 92/857CEE (1992), Switzerland’s Law its Ordinance (OProMa) aim to protect health of pregnant employees their future children while enabling them pursue working activities. Gynaecologists-obstetricians have a key role in this legislation, particularly through prescription preventive leave for patients who would otherwise face dangerous or arduous tasks...
Switzerland's maternity protection legislation aims to protect the health of pregnant employees and their unborn children by regulating potential occupational exposure hazards strenuous activities. This provides a role for obstetricians, but not midwives. Identify practices French-speaking midwives that favour implementation reflect on profession's in supporting employees. 356 answered an online questionnaire. The analysis focuses 205 who perform pregnancy consultations practice. Data were...
ABSTRACT Objective: This review will synthesize and integrate the best available evidence on changes caused by COVID-19 pandemic in access to provision of maternity services Europe. The also consider health care professionals’ experiences providing during Introduction: Governments have introduced various protective sanitary organizational measures reduce spread protect global population, including professionals. Since March 2020, number publications this topic has soared, yet little is known...
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