The fulfilment of expectations, labour pain, personal control and self-efficacy determine the postpartum evaluation birth. However, researchers have seldom considered multiple determinants in one analysis. To explore to what extent results can be generalised between countries, we analyse data Belgian Dutch women. Although Belgium Netherlands share same language, geography political system a common history, their health care systems diverge. maternity corresponds ideal type medical model,...

A huge and still growing mortality gap between people with severe mental illness (SMI) the general population exists. Physical illnesses, mainly cardiovascular diseases, substantially contribute to high rates in patients SMI. Disparities somatic health care access, utilisation, provision these poor physical outcomes.A qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews, was set up explore SMI patients' healthcare professionals' perspectives on different psychiatric settings of three Belgian...

Despite several suggestions that peer support is empowering for persons with mental health problems because of its mutual nature, few studies have empirically studied the role reciprocity and effects on subjective well‐being clients from mainstream care settings. Using data 628 users vocational psychiatric rehabilitation centers ( N = 51) in Flanders, self‐esteem self‐efficacy are explored by testing hypotheses derived theories exchange, social capital, equity, enhancement. Results show...

Supporting and caring for each other are crucial parts of the social tissue that binds people together. In these networks, men women hold different positions: Women more often care others, listen to problems and, as kin keepers, families Is this true all life stages? And conditions, among things bound organization work family, an essential explanation differences? Data from sixth wave (1997) Panel Study Belgian Households allow us answer questions. The results show glue holding relations...

A cross-national comparison of Belgian and Dutch childbearing women allows us to gain insight into the relative importance pain acceptance personal control in relief 2 maternity care models. Although Belgium Netherlands are neighbouring countries sharing same language, political system geography, they characterised by a different organisation health care, particularly care. In medical risks childbirth emphasised but neutralised strong belief merits model. Labour is perceived as needless...

The Belgian and Dutch societies present many similarities but differ with regard to the organisation of maternity care. way giving birth is well known for its high percentage home births low medical intervention rate. In contrast, in Belgium are uncommon model taken granted. care systems compared influence being referred specialist during pregnancy or intrapartum while planning a birth. We expect that referral will result lower satisfaction childbirth, especially Belgium.Two questionnaires...

Aujourd’hui, les méthodes de recherche qualitative (MRQ) sont largement utilisées dans la en santé et ont beaucoup à offrir aux institutions qui s’en chargent. Parce que ces été traditionnellement principalement par des chercheurs sciences sociales, professionnels soins ou d’autres disciplines engagées peuvent ne pas être familiers avec ce type recherche. Cet article présente un premier temps une rapide introduction vise montrer comment elles manière appropriée fructueuse pour répondre...

Fear of childbirth has gained importance in the context increasing medicalization childbirth. Belgian and Dutch societies are very similar but differ with regard to organization maternity care. The have a high percentage home births low medical intervention rates. In contrast, Belgium rarer, model is more widely used. By comparing care models, association between fear can be explored. For this study an antenatal questionnaire was completed by 833 women at 30 weeks pregnancy. measured...

Abstract Belgian and the Dutch societies show many similarities but differ with regard to organisation of maternity care. The way giving birth is well‐known for its high percentage home births low medical intervention rate. In contrast, in Belgium are uncommon model taken granted. We expect that diverging models care give rise different patterns expectations experiences. This quantitative comparative study took place hospitals independent midwifery practices. Two questionnaires were...

Numerous studies have revealed that stigmatization of persons with mental health problems has a large array negative consequences. One outcome been largely neglected is client satisfaction. In this empirical study, the link between 3 types stigma experiences and satisfaction explored in sample clients ( N = 741) professional services Belgium. This relationship compared general life satisfaction; role self‐concept these relationships explored. The results reveal association depends on...

In most Western countries burn centres have been developed to provide acute and critical care for patients with severe injuries. Nowadays, those a realistic chance of survival. However injuries do devastating effect on all aspects person's life. Therefore well-organized specialized aftercare system is needed enable live major bodily change. The aim this study identify the problems unmet needs throughout process, both from patient health professional perspectives in Belgium.By means...

- Medicalisation is a commonly used and ‘easily' understood concept among health care providers researchers as well in popular culture, but it contested within medical sociology. This paper distinguishes between four meanings bestowed on medicalisation to enhance its conceptual clarity, using the example of childbirth an illustration. Within first generation theory, largely covering ideas Freidson, Conrad Illich, we distinguish three layers meaning: (a) origin model; (b) imperialism; (c)...

Combination pressure or work-life imbalance is linked to adverse health. However, it remains unclear how work-family conflict related healthcare utilisation. Does function as a barrier facilitator in relation the use of health services and prescription medication? Lack time may prevent people from visiting doctor when they feel unwell. combination can also be expected intensify services, need for quick fix prioritised. Further, do women men differ their susceptibility medicalisation...

Because numerous studies have revealed the negative consequences of stigmatisation, this study explores determinants stigma experiences. In particular, it examines whether or not part-time hospitalisation in contemporary psychiatric hospitals is associated with less experiences than full-time hospitalisation. Survey data on 378 clients 42 wards from 8 are used to compare clients, and receiving care as aftercare three dimensions experiences, while controlling for symptoms, diagnosis clients'...