ReviewNursing open2019
Links between patient safety and fear of childbirth-A meta-study of qualitative research.
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- Perspectives of Kurdish Postnatal Women on Respectful Maternity Care: A Qualitative Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Exploring Women's Experiences of Art Therapy for Fear of Childbirth During Pregnancy in Singapore: A Qualitative Study.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and contributing factors of postpartum depression risk during the pandemic among women living in Baixo Alentejo at Portugal.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Barriers to implementing guideline recommendations to improve childbirth care: a rapid review of evidence.Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health · 2021Review
- Reasons for Increased Caesarean Section Rate in Vietnam: A Qualitative Study among Vietnamese Mothers and Health Care Professionals.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- [Barriers to implementing guideline recommendations to improve childbirth care: rapid review of evidenceObstáculos a la aplicación de las recomendaciones para la atención del parto normal: revisión rápida de evidencia].Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health · 2020Article
- Fear of childbirth from the perspective of midwives working in hospitals in Norway: A qualitative study.Nursing open · 2019Article
- Links between patient safety and fear of childbirth-A meta-study of qualitative research.Nursing open · 2019Review
- Support Needs, Barriers, and Facilitators for Fathers With Fear of Childbirth in Sweden: A Mixed-Method Study.American journal of men's healthArticle
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Abstract
aimTo conduct a meta-study of qualitative empirical research to explore the links between patient safety and fear of childbirth in the maternity care context. The review questions were: How are patient safety and fear of childbirth described? and What are the links between patient safety and fear of childbirth in the maternity care context?
designMeta-study. DATA SOURCES: The CINAHL, Cochrane, PubMed, Webb of Science, Proquest and Medline (Ovid) electronic databases were searched for articles published between June 2000-June 2016. REVIEW
methodsA meta-study of qualitative research with a thematic analysis followed by a synthesis.
resultsFour descriptive themes emerged: "Physical risks associated with giving birth vaginally"; "Control and safety issues"; "Preventing psychological maternal trauma and optimizing foetal well-being"; and "Fear of the transition to motherhood due to lack of confidence". The two overarching analytical themes: "Opting for safety" and "An insecure environment breeds fear of childbirth", represent a deeper understanding and constitute the synthesis of the links between patient safety and fear of childbirth. This meta-study indicates the need for increased commitment to safe care and professional support to reduce risks and prevent unnecessary harm in maternity care.
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