A5071690731- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Global Health Care Issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Health Services Management and Policy
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Family Support in Illness
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Polish Law and Legal System
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Polish Legal and Social Issues
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Labour Market and Migration
- Health and Conflict Studies
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
Postgraduate School of Molecular Medicine
2020-2025
High numbers of women experience a traumatic birth, which can lead to childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) onset, and negative pervasive impacts for women, infants, families. Policies, suitable service provision, training are needed identify treat psychological morbidity following birth experience, but currently there is little insight into whether what provided in different contexts. The aim this knowledge mapping exercise was map policy, provision European...
After the outbreak of full-scale war in Ukraine, about 2 million people sought protection Poland. Providing high-quality care for migrants and refugees, especially times significant arrivals, can be particularly challenging.
The current COVID-19 pandemic put a burden on healthcare services around the globe and impacted many areas of care delivery, including maternity services. Prioritizing ringfenced community to keep women away from hospitals may be best strategic response ensure pregnant laboring receive optimal care. By analyzing structure in Poland their crisis, we show that while available model allows provide large share prenatal outside hospital settings, it no alternative births. In addition,...
Abstract Background There is not enough data regarding practices and protocols on the dose of oxytocin administrated to women during labour. Empirical evidence indicates that compliance with guidelines improves quality healthcare reduces adverse effects. The study aimed evaluate provision for labour induction augmentation in two maternity units Poland. Methods article presents a prospective observational study. Data from 545 ( n = 545) labours was collected units. First, total (the amount...
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...
As a result of reforms aimed at adjusting it to the market economy, Polish health care system has become complicated mix public and private services. Using as an example maternity services, I show how services allow subtle process patient selection emerge, contributing fragmentation care. The is based on social relations formed between providers patients through use This negative impact women who do not have or financial resources engage in services.W wyniku reform mających na celu...
Lethal fetal diagnosis defines severe developmental disorders that lead to the death of a fetus or newborn. Using semi-structured interviews, we explored experiences women in Poland who actively decided continue with pregnancy after diagnosis. We thematically analyzed data collected from 10 women. identified four themes: as an experience prenatal motherhood; child person; birth encounter and farewell; mother retrospect. This study was conducted while termination due irreversible abnormality...
Abstract Background Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a type of pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain. This study aimed to examine the prevalence, severity, and factors associated with postpartum PGP in selected group women Poland. Methods was prospective, observational study. In phase 1, 411 were recruited 24–72 h postpartum. The prevalence assessed by physiotherapist using series dedicated tests. floor muscle function presence diastasis recti via palpation examination. Age, education, parity, mode...
The aim of this study was to describe the unique experiences parents facing a Life Limiting Fetal Conditions (LLFC) diagnosis, who chose continue with their pregnancy, as they prepare for childbirth through individual and group prenatal education.A qualitative study.We employed phenomenological approach Colaizzi strategy analyse semi-structured interviews. Thirteen persons were interviewed. participants couples (n = 6) women 7) received LLFC preparing birth.We described three main paths...
Introduction: This article examines the legal status and level of accessibility to perinatal palliative care (PPC) in Poland, with a focus on number services provided parents receiving PPC services. Material methods: The desk research was based information obtained from National Health Fund regarding units that signed contract for provision guaranteed 2018 first half (January–June) 2022; service by doctor, psychologist primary midwives (PCMs). In addition, Map Needs Transformation Plan data...
Background: The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly affected maternal care services.Aim of the study: This study aimed to identify level changes in experienced by pregnant women during first wave COVID-19 and compare responses between three major modes maternity financing (public, fee-for-service private healthcare subscriptions). Material methods: cross-sectional 685 Poland used author’s questionnaire, which included questions on demographic data, mode financing,...
1. Ratislavová K, Horová J, Marek P. Measuring Women's Satisfaction with Childbirth: A Literature Review of Measurement Properties. Zdr Varst. 2024;63(2):100-108. doi:10.2478/sjph-2024-0014 CrossRef Google Scholar
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Abstract Background Poland has one of the highest cesarean birth (CB) rates in Europe. For this study, we used Robson Ten‐Group Classification System (TGCS) to analyze trends induction and CB hospital over a period 11 years. We compare these with changes National Legislative Medical Guidelines introduced during time that were aimed at lowering unnecessary medical interventions. Methods conducted retrospective study including all births after 24 weeks' gestation between 2010 2020 from...