All Outputs (73)

Systematic Review of the Content Validity of Patient Reported Outcome Measures of Transition to Parenthood (2022)
Journal Article
Beeck, E. V., Van den Branden, L., Bramer, W. M., & Kuipers, Y. (2023). Systematic Review of the Content Validity of Patient Reported Outcome Measures of Transition to Parenthood. Evaluation and the Health Professions, 46(1), 57-68. https://doi.org/10.1177/01632787221127382

This review aims to identify self-report instruments examining aspects of transition to parenthood for use in practice and research. After performing a literature search in Embase, Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane, PsycINFO and Google Scholar, the P... Read More about Systematic Review of the Content Validity of Patient Reported Outcome Measures of Transition to Parenthood.

The validation of the brief COPE in a Belgian perinatal population (2022)
Journal Article
van Gils, Y., Bleijenbergh, R., Brosens, C., Van den Branden, L., Rimaux, S., & Kuipers, Y. J. (2022). The validation of the brief COPE in a Belgian perinatal population. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 26, 2050-2059. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-022-03476-5

Introduction: The Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Brief-COPE) measures individuals’ coping strategies. There is limited evidence on the psychometric properties of this measure in a perinatal population. The aim of this study is to... Read More about The validation of the brief COPE in a Belgian perinatal population.

Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of positive childbirth experiences: A discussion paper (2022)
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Leinweber, J., Fontein‐Kuipers, Y., Karlsdottir, S. I., Ekström‐Bergström, A., Nilsson, C., Stramrood, C., & Thomson, G. (2023). Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of positive childbirth experiences: A discussion paper. Birth, 50(2), 362-383. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12666

Introduction: A positive childbirth experience promotes women’s health, both during and beyond the perinatal period. Understanding what constitutes a positive childbirth experience is thus critical to providing high-quality maternity care. Currently... Read More about Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of positive childbirth experiences: A discussion paper.

The social conception of space of birth narrated by women with negative and traumatic birth experiences (2022)
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y. J., Thomson, G., Goberna-Tricas, J., Zurera, A., Hresanová, E., Temesgenová, N., Waldner, I., & Leinweber, J. (2023). The social conception of space of birth narrated by women with negative and traumatic birth experiences. Women and Birth, 36(1), e78-e85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.04.013

Background Many women experience giving birth as a negative or even as a traumatic event. Birth space and its occupants are fundamentally interconnected with negative and traumatic experiences, highlighting the importance of the social space of bir... Read More about The social conception of space of birth narrated by women with negative and traumatic birth experiences.

Midwifery-led care: A single mixed-methods synthesis (2022)
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Kuipers, Y., Degraeve, J., Bosmans, V., Thaels, E., & Mestdagh, E. (2023). Midwifery-led care: A single mixed-methods synthesis. International Journal of Healthcare Management, 16(1), 35-50. https://doi.org/10.1080/20479700.2022.2070824

Background: Midwifery Led Care (MLC) has shown to be beneficial for women and for midwives. The implementation of MLC remains challenging. Objective: To explore the utility of MLC and midwives' behavioural determinants. Methods: A systematic... Read More about Midwifery-led care: A single mixed-methods synthesis.

The intervening effect of the What Being the Parent of a New Baby is Like-Revised questionnaire on maternal affect (2022)
Journal Article
Van Beeck, E., Pridham, K. F., & Kuipers, Y. (2022). The intervening effect of the What Being the Parent of a New Baby is Like-Revised questionnaire on maternal affect. Research Ethics, 18(3), 250-262. https://doi.org/10.1177/17470161221094929

The 'What Being the Parent of a New Baby is Like-Revised' (WPL-R) is an instrument designed to measure adaptation to parenthood. In the process of pilot testing and validating the WPL-R in a postpartum Dutch population, we became aware of the potenti... Read More about The intervening effect of the What Being the Parent of a New Baby is Like-Revised questionnaire on maternal affect.

Psychological health of pregnant and postpartum women before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic (2022)
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Kuipers, Y. J., Bleijenbergh, R., Van den Branden, L., van Gils, Y., Rimaux, S., Brosens, C., Claerbout, A., & Mestdagh, E. (2022). Psychological health of pregnant and postpartum women before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. PLOS ONE, 17(4), Article e0267042. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267042

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to influence psychological health of pregnant and postpartum women. Methods: We conducted a non-concurrent cross-sectional study among 1145 women living in the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, 541 pregnan... Read More about Psychological health of pregnant and postpartum women before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of traumatic childbirth experiences: A discussion paper (2022)
Journal Article
Leinweber, J., Fontein‐Kuipers, Y., Thomson, G., Karlsdottir, S. I., Nilsson, C., Ekström‐Bergström, A., Olza, I., Hadjigeorgiou, E., & Stramrood, C. (2022). Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of traumatic childbirth experiences: A discussion paper. Birth, 49(4), 687-696. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12634

Introduction: Many women experience giving birth as traumatic. Although women's subjective experiences of trauma are considered the most important, currently there is no clear inclusive definition of a traumatic birth to help guide practice, educatio... Read More about Developing a woman‐centered, inclusive definition of traumatic childbirth experiences: A discussion paper.

Review of Mobile Apps for Women With Anxiety in Pregnancy: Maternity Care Professionals’ Guide to Locating and Assessing Anxiety Apps (2022)
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Evans, K., Donelan, J., Rennick-Egglestone, S., Cox, S., & Kuipers, Y. (2022). Review of Mobile Apps for Women With Anxiety in Pregnancy: Maternity Care Professionals’ Guide to Locating and Assessing Anxiety Apps. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 24(3), Article e31831. https://doi.org/10.2196/31831

Background: Mental health and pregnancy apps are widely available and have the potential to improve health outcomes and enhance women’s experience of pregnancy. Women frequently access digital information throughout their pregnancy. However, health c... Read More about Review of Mobile Apps for Women With Anxiety in Pregnancy: Maternity Care Professionals’ Guide to Locating and Assessing Anxiety Apps.

Exploring the uses of virtues in woman‐centred care: A quest, synthesis and reflection (2022)
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y. J. (2022). Exploring the uses of virtues in woman‐centred care: A quest, synthesis and reflection. Nursing Philosophy, 23(2), Article e12380. https://doi.org/10.1111/nup.12380

Woman‐centred care is a philosophy authentic to the midwifery profession, scaffolding and preceding the capacity and utility of woman‐centred care in daily practice. Through providing guidance on the philosophical capacities—the virtues—the practical... Read More about Exploring the uses of virtues in woman‐centred care: A quest, synthesis and reflection.

Predictors associated with low-risk women's pre-labour intention for intrapartum pain relief: a cross-sectional study (2022)
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y. J., & van Beeck, E. (2022). Predictors associated with low-risk women's pre-labour intention for intrapartum pain relief: a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 4, Article 100070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2022.100070

Background: Pregnant women have preferences about how they intend to manage labour pain. Unmet intentions can result in negative emotions and/or birth experiences. Objective: To examine the antenatal level of intention for intrapartum pain relie... Read More about Predictors associated with low-risk women's pre-labour intention for intrapartum pain relief: a cross-sectional study.

Remotely Delivered Interventions to Support Women With Symptoms of Anxiety in Pregnancy: Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (2022)
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Evans, K., Rennick-Egglestone, S., Cox, S., Kuipers, Y., & Spiby, H. (2022). Remotely Delivered Interventions to Support Women With Symptoms of Anxiety in Pregnancy: Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 24(2), Article e28093. https://doi.org/10.2196/28093

Background: Symptoms of anxiety are common in pregnancy, with severe symptoms associated with negative outcomes for women and babies. Low-level psychological therapy is recommended for women with mild to moderate anxiety, with the aim of preventing a... Read More about Remotely Delivered Interventions to Support Women With Symptoms of Anxiety in Pregnancy: Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Validation of the postpartum bonding questionnaire: A cross-sectional study among Flemish mothers (2022)
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Bleijenbergh, R., Van den Branden, L., van Gils, Y., Van de Craen, N., Van Leugenhaege, L., & Kuipers, Y. J. (2022). Validation of the postpartum bonding questionnaire: A cross-sectional study among Flemish mothers. Midwifery, 107, Article 103280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2022.103280

Objective: Becoming a mother is a process of transition that is subject to constant change and may last for over one year postpartum. Bonding is an important component of this transition to motherhood and can be measured with the Postpartum Bonding Q... Read More about Validation of the postpartum bonding questionnaire: A cross-sectional study among Flemish mothers.

Midwifery Practice and Education in Antwerp: Forecasting Its Future With Scenario Planning (2022)
Journal Article
Bleijenbergh, R., Mestdagh, E., & Kuipers, Y. J. (2022). Midwifery Practice and Education in Antwerp: Forecasting Its Future With Scenario Planning. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 53(1), 21-29. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20211210-07

Background: Midwifery across the world is facing changes and uncertainties. By recognizing plausible future options, a contemporary and strategic scope of midwifery practice and education can be established. The city of Antwerp, Belgium, was the indi... Read More about Midwifery Practice and Education in Antwerp: Forecasting Its Future With Scenario Planning.

Flemish midwives’ perspectives on supporting women during the transition to motherhood – A Q-methodology study (2021)
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Van den Branden, L., Van de Craen, N., Van Leugenhaege, L., Mestdagh, E., Timmermans, O., Van Rompaey, B., & Kuipers, Y. J. (2022). Flemish midwives’ perspectives on supporting women during the transition to motherhood – A Q-methodology study. Midwifery, 105, Article 103213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.103213

Objective In this study we aimed to reveal midwives’ distinct perspectives about midwifery support of women in their transition process during the continuum from pregnancy to one-year postpartum. Design A Q-methodology study, a mixed quantitativ... Read More about Flemish midwives’ perspectives on supporting women during the transition to motherhood – A Q-methodology study.

Policy, service, and training provision for women following a traumatic birth: an international knowledge mapping exercise (2021)
Journal Article
Thomson, G., Diop, M. Q., Stuijfzand, S., Horsch, A., Lalor, J. G., de Abreu, W., Avignon, V., Baranowska, B., Dikmen-Yildiz, P., El Hage, W., Fontein-Kuipers, Y., Horsch, A., Garthus-Niegel, S., Gonzalez Mesa, E., Hadjigeorgiou, E., Healy, M., Inci, F., İsbir, G. G., Jeličić, L., Karlsdóttir, S. I., …COST After birth Consortium. (2021). Policy, service, and training provision for women following a traumatic birth: an international knowledge mapping exercise. BMC Health Services Research, 21(1), Article 1206 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-07238-x

Background: High numbers of women experience a traumatic birth, which can lead to childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) onset, and negative and pervasive impacts for women, infants, and families. Policies, suitable service provi... Read More about Policy, service, and training provision for women following a traumatic birth: an international knowledge mapping exercise.

The impact of motherhood on the course of women's psychological wellbeing (2021)
Journal Article
Kuipers, Y. J., Beeck, E. V., Cijsouw, A., & van Gils, Y. (2021). The impact of motherhood on the course of women's psychological wellbeing. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 6, 100216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadr.2021.100216

Background Having children or being childless is associated with differences in women's psychological wellbeing during the reproductive age period. Methods An individually matched case-control cohort study, measuring psychological wellbeing with... Read More about The impact of motherhood on the course of women's psychological wellbeing.

The experiential knowledge of migrant women about vulnerability during pregnancy: A woman-centred mixed-methods study (2021)
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(Fontein)Kuipers, Y. J., & Mestdagh, E. (2022). The experiential knowledge of migrant women about vulnerability during pregnancy: A woman-centred mixed-methods study. Women and Birth, 35(1), 70-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2021.03.004

Problem: Within maternity care policies and practice, pregnant migrant women are regarded as a vulnerable population. Background: Women’s experiential knowledge is a key element of woman-centred care but is insufficiently addressed in midwifery pr... Read More about The experiential knowledge of migrant women about vulnerability during pregnancy: A woman-centred mixed-methods study.

Effectiveness of a guided ACT-based self-help resilience training for depressive symptoms during pregnancy: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial embedded in a prospective cohort (2020)
Journal Article
Witteveen, A. B., Henrichs, J., Walker, A. L., Bohlmeijer, E. T., Burger, H., Fontein-Kuipers, Y., Schellevis, F. G., Stramrood, C. A., Olff, M., Verhoeven, C. J., & de Jonge, A. (2020). Effectiveness of a guided ACT-based self-help resilience training for depressive symptoms during pregnancy: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial embedded in a prospective cohort. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 20(1), Article 705. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-03395-9

Background During pregnancy, about 10 to 20% of women experience depressive symptoms. Subclinical depression increases the risk of peripartum depression, maternal neuro-endocrine dysregulations, and adverse birth and infant outcomes. Current treatme... Read More about Effectiveness of a guided ACT-based self-help resilience training for depressive symptoms during pregnancy: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial embedded in a prospective cohort.

The comparison of the interpersonal action component of woman-centred care reported by healthy pregnant women in different sized practices in the Netherlands: A cross-sectional study (2020)
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Kuipers, Y. (., van Beeck, E., van den Berg, L., & Dijkhuizen, M. (2021). The comparison of the interpersonal action component of woman-centred care reported by healthy pregnant women in different sized practices in the Netherlands: A cross-sectional study. Women and Birth, 34(4), e376-e383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2020.08.002

Background: The number of interventions is lower, and the level of satisfaction is higher among women who receive midwife-led primary care from one or two midwives, compared to more midwives. This suggests that midwives in small-sized practices pract... Read More about The comparison of the interpersonal action component of woman-centred care reported by healthy pregnant women in different sized practices in the Netherlands: A cross-sectional study.