Responding to maternal distress: from needs assessment to effective intervention
Yvonne Fontein-Kuipers1, Evelien van Limbeek2, Marlein Ausems2
1Midwifery Education and Studies Maastricht-ZUYD, Research Department Midwifery Science, PO Box 1256, 6201 BG, Maastricht, The Netherlands. j.a.c.a.fontein-kuipers@hr.nl.
International Journal of Public Health
|November 5, 2016
Summary
This study assessed maternal distress to inform interventions. Key factors influencing distress include life circumstances, coping strategies, and support systems, which are crucial for intervention planning.
Area of Science:
- Maternal Health
- Psychological Well-being
- Intervention Development
Background:
- Antenatal maternal distress significantly impacts maternal and child quality of life.
- Understanding the multifaceted causes of maternal distress is essential for effective prevention and reduction strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a needs assessment for antenatal maternal distress.
- To inform the development of an intervention aimed at preventing and reducing antenatal maternal distress.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across PubMed, OVID, and EBSCO databases.
- Application of the PRECEDE logic model for data selection.
- Validation of findings by field experts.
Main Results:
- Identified 45 relevant studies.
- Maternal distress is linked to obstetric factors, living context, coping behaviors, and support systems.
- Lacking coping knowledge is a predisposing factor, while support networks and positive interactions are enabling and reinforcing factors.
Conclusions:
- Intervention planning should prioritize assessing antenatal emotional well-being and individual circumstances.
- Consideration of predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors is vital for developing effective antenatal interventions.
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