A model for woman-centered childbirth
- Authors: Maputle, Maria Sonto
- Date: 2008-11-18T08:33:52Z
- Subjects: Midwives , Childbirth , Maternal health services , Limpopo (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14718 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1723
- Description: D.Cur. , The overall objective of this study was to describe the model and criteria for woman-centered care that will serve as a theoretical framework for implementing the Batho-Pele Principles in order to facilitate mutual participation between mothers and attending midwives during childbirth at one hospital of the Capricorn district in the Limpopo Province. The phases followed in this study were as follows: Phase 1: Concept Identification The concept identification was achieved through the use of a qualitative research approach which was exploratory, descriptive, contextual and inductive. A sample of 24 mothers and 12 attending midwives participated in the study. Different data collection methods were utilized. Data obtained from unstructured in-depth interviews were analyzed according to the protocol by Tesch (1990; cited in Cresswell, 1994:155). Data analysis from participant observation using semistructured observation and VAS were performed quantitatively by using frequency distribution. The results of interviews indicated experiences that foster/promote dependency in midwifery care. Woman-centered care was identified as a core category and as a central approach that would enhance mutual participation during childbirth. To ensure valid results, a model of trustworthiness as proposed by Lincoln and Guba (1985: 301-318) was utilized. Phase 2: Concept Analysis Following the concept identification, the concept analysis of a core category ‘woman-centered care’ was conducted using the framework as described by Walker and Avant (1995). Phase 3: Development of the Model and Criteria This phase dealt with the description of the structure and process of the model. Strategies were proposed, described and recommended to implement the model where there is interaction of a mother (patient) and a midwife (nurse). Evaluation of the model was done by having dialogue with experts and by utilizing Chinn and Kramer’s (1995:134-135) guidelines for evaluating theory. The criteria for womancentered care were formulated. A unique contribution of this study is the concept analysis of woman-centered care, the development and description of the womancentered childbirth model and the formulation of criteria for woman-centered care.
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- Authors: Maputle, Maria Sonto
- Date: 2008-11-18T08:33:52Z
- Subjects: Midwives , Childbirth , Maternal health services , Limpopo (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14718 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1723
- Description: D.Cur. , The overall objective of this study was to describe the model and criteria for woman-centered care that will serve as a theoretical framework for implementing the Batho-Pele Principles in order to facilitate mutual participation between mothers and attending midwives during childbirth at one hospital of the Capricorn district in the Limpopo Province. The phases followed in this study were as follows: Phase 1: Concept Identification The concept identification was achieved through the use of a qualitative research approach which was exploratory, descriptive, contextual and inductive. A sample of 24 mothers and 12 attending midwives participated in the study. Different data collection methods were utilized. Data obtained from unstructured in-depth interviews were analyzed according to the protocol by Tesch (1990; cited in Cresswell, 1994:155). Data analysis from participant observation using semistructured observation and VAS were performed quantitatively by using frequency distribution. The results of interviews indicated experiences that foster/promote dependency in midwifery care. Woman-centered care was identified as a core category and as a central approach that would enhance mutual participation during childbirth. To ensure valid results, a model of trustworthiness as proposed by Lincoln and Guba (1985: 301-318) was utilized. Phase 2: Concept Analysis Following the concept identification, the concept analysis of a core category ‘woman-centered care’ was conducted using the framework as described by Walker and Avant (1995). Phase 3: Development of the Model and Criteria This phase dealt with the description of the structure and process of the model. Strategies were proposed, described and recommended to implement the model where there is interaction of a mother (patient) and a midwife (nurse). Evaluation of the model was done by having dialogue with experts and by utilizing Chinn and Kramer’s (1995:134-135) guidelines for evaluating theory. The criteria for womancentered care were formulated. A unique contribution of this study is the concept analysis of woman-centered care, the development and description of the womancentered childbirth model and the formulation of criteria for woman-centered care.
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A retrospective study to assess the relationship between pregnancy and the birthing process and infantile colic
- Authors: Goslett, Susan Mary
- Date: 2009-06-17T07:19:30Z
- Subjects: Pregnancy , Childbirth
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8479 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2639
- Description: M.Tech.
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- Authors: Goslett, Susan Mary
- Date: 2009-06-17T07:19:30Z
- Subjects: Pregnancy , Childbirth
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8479 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2639
- Description: M.Tech.
- Full Text: false
A critique of the PTSD definition of trauma from a woman's perspective
- Authors: Grundlingh, Lizette
- Date: 2010-11-17T07:38:15Z
- Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder , Childbirth , Stillbirth , Miscarriage
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6992 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3499
- Description: M.A. , This study was conducted in light of several feminist texts that have critiqued the diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder in the DSM-IV-TR. These texts have argued that the current criteria, particularly Criterion A, are gender-biased and exclude many of the kinds of life events that are unique to women. This study sought to conduct an in-depth exploration of life events that do not meet the DSM-IV-TR‟s Criterion A but that nevertheless precipitated all of the other manifestations of PTSD. For the purpose of this study, two gender-specific traumatic events were selected, namely childbirth and miscarriage or stillbirth. A feminist and phenomenological approach was taken and the study was formulated as a critique of the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria of PTSD. The research question was formulated as follows: Should the Criterion A definition of a traumatic event be expanded to include any experience that an individual defines as traumatic? A semi-structured interview was conducted with three participants complying with the specific population criteria. The interviews were transcribed and analysed through qualitative data analysis processes. The research methodology and analysis processes needed to be adapted due to the phenomenological nature of the research study. A comparison between the symptoms presented by the participants and the diagnostic criteria of PTSD, revealed that all three participants complied with all the DSM-IV-TR criteria except for Criterion A(1) and therefore could not be formally diagnosed with PTSD. It was also revealed that the women‟s experiences and reactions to the traumatic events were very similar, especially the fear caused due to feeling out of control. Therefore it was concluded that the essence of the traumatic experience was loss of control. The research question was positively answered, because it was concluded that each individual experiences events differently due to internal perceptions and the individualised meanings which are allocated to the event. Therefore the Criterion A definition of a traumatic event should be expanded to include any experience that an individual defines as traumatic.
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- Authors: Grundlingh, Lizette
- Date: 2010-11-17T07:38:15Z
- Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder , Childbirth , Stillbirth , Miscarriage
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6992 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3499
- Description: M.A. , This study was conducted in light of several feminist texts that have critiqued the diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder in the DSM-IV-TR. These texts have argued that the current criteria, particularly Criterion A, are gender-biased and exclude many of the kinds of life events that are unique to women. This study sought to conduct an in-depth exploration of life events that do not meet the DSM-IV-TR‟s Criterion A but that nevertheless precipitated all of the other manifestations of PTSD. For the purpose of this study, two gender-specific traumatic events were selected, namely childbirth and miscarriage or stillbirth. A feminist and phenomenological approach was taken and the study was formulated as a critique of the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria of PTSD. The research question was formulated as follows: Should the Criterion A definition of a traumatic event be expanded to include any experience that an individual defines as traumatic? A semi-structured interview was conducted with three participants complying with the specific population criteria. The interviews were transcribed and analysed through qualitative data analysis processes. The research methodology and analysis processes needed to be adapted due to the phenomenological nature of the research study. A comparison between the symptoms presented by the participants and the diagnostic criteria of PTSD, revealed that all three participants complied with all the DSM-IV-TR criteria except for Criterion A(1) and therefore could not be formally diagnosed with PTSD. It was also revealed that the women‟s experiences and reactions to the traumatic events were very similar, especially the fear caused due to feeling out of control. Therefore it was concluded that the essence of the traumatic experience was loss of control. The research question was positively answered, because it was concluded that each individual experiences events differently due to internal perceptions and the individualised meanings which are allocated to the event. Therefore the Criterion A definition of a traumatic event should be expanded to include any experience that an individual defines as traumatic.
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Expectations of pregnant women regarding antenatal care
- Authors: Baloyi, Johanna Mmabojalwa
- Date: 2012-02-27
- Subjects: Prenatal care , Pregnancy , Midwives , Childbirth
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2077 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4424
- Description: M.Cur. , The study aims at exploring and describing the expectations that pregnant women have of an antenatal care clinic service and the formulation of guidelines for the implementation of an effective antenatal care service by the midwife practitioner. In-depth interviews were conducted with a sample of eighteen pregnant women in this study. Methods of data analysis according to Tesch (1990) were applied. Guba and Lincoln's method of ensuring trustworthiness was adopted. Literature control was undertaken to compare the findings of this study with those of other previous studies. Women displayed several common expectations that led to the saturation of data. The conclusions that were reached led to the notation of limitations, recommendations for nursing practice, education, research and the formulation of guidelines for the midwife practitioner for the implementation of effective antenatal care, based on the identified expectations.
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- Authors: Baloyi, Johanna Mmabojalwa
- Date: 2012-02-27
- Subjects: Prenatal care , Pregnancy , Midwives , Childbirth
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2077 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4424
- Description: M.Cur. , The study aims at exploring and describing the expectations that pregnant women have of an antenatal care clinic service and the formulation of guidelines for the implementation of an effective antenatal care service by the midwife practitioner. In-depth interviews were conducted with a sample of eighteen pregnant women in this study. Methods of data analysis according to Tesch (1990) were applied. Guba and Lincoln's method of ensuring trustworthiness was adopted. Literature control was undertaken to compare the findings of this study with those of other previous studies. Women displayed several common expectations that led to the saturation of data. The conclusions that were reached led to the notation of limitations, recommendations for nursing practice, education, research and the formulation of guidelines for the midwife practitioner for the implementation of effective antenatal care, based on the identified expectations.
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