ArticleBMC public health2021
Born in Brussels screening tool: the development of a screening tool measuring antenatal psychosocial vulnerability.
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- The use of an innovative clinical decision support system focused on psychosocial vulnerabilities during pregnancy: the Born in Belgium Professionals Platform.BMC health services research · 2026Observational
- Implementation of centering-based antenatal group care in flanders (Belgium): experiences of women and health care providers; modalities for sustainable integration into the health care system.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Exploring Empowerment in Group Antenatal Care: Insights from an Insider and Outsider Perspective.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Illicit Drug Use During Pregnancy in the Longitudinal BELpREG Cohort in Belgium Between 2022 and 2024.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Assessment of prenatal depression among U.S. pregnant women without access to paid sick leave and regular place of care: National Health Interview Survey of U.S.-born and non-U.S.-born.Preventive medicine reports · 2023Article
- It takes two to tango: the recruiter's role in accepting or refusing to participate in group antenatal care among pregnant women-an exploration through in-depth interviews.Family medicine and community health · 2023Article
- Maternal Mental Health Care Matters: The Impact of Prenatal Depressive and Anxious Symptoms on Child Emotional and Behavioural Trajectories in the French EDEN Cohort.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- How to Support the Referral Towards Group Antenatal Care in Belgian Primary Healthcare Organizations: A Qualitative Study.International journal of women's health · 2023Article
- The Experiences of Midwives in Caring for Vulnerable Pregnant Women in The Netherlands: A Qualitative Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAntenatal psychosocial vulnerability is a main concern in today's perinatal health care setting. Undetected psychosocially vulnerable pregnant women and their unborn child are at risk for unfavourable health outcomes such as poor birth outcomes or mental state. In order to detect potential risks and prevent worse outcomes, timely and accurate detection of antenatal psychosocial vulnerability is necessary. Therefore, this paper aims to develop a screening tool 'the Born in Brussels Screening Tool (ST)' aimed at detecting antenatal psychosocial vulnerability.
methodsThe Born in Brussels ST was developed based on a literature search of existing screening tools measuring antenatal psychosocial vulnerability. Indicators and items (i.e. questions) were evaluated and selected. The assigned points for the answer options were determined based on a survey sent out to caregivers experienced in antenatal (psychosocial) vulnerability. Further refinement of the tool's content and the assigned points was based on expert panels' advice.
resultsThe Born in Brussels ST consists of 22 items that focus on 13 indicators: communication, place of birth, residence status, education, occupational status, partner's occupation, financial situation, housing situation, social support, depression, anxiety, substance use and domestic violence. Based on the 168 caregivers who participated in the survey, assigned points account between 0,5 and 4. Threshold scores of each indicator were associated with adapted care paths.
conclusionGeneralied and accurate detection of antenatal psychosocial vulnerability is needed. The brief and practical oriented Born in Brussels ST is a first step that can lead to an adequate and adapted care pathway for vulnerable pregnant women.
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