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Maintaining women's perineal integrity : participatory action research study

Year: 2014

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Childbirth-related perineal trauma can cause long and short term complications. Although best practice guidelines recommend against routine episiotomy, it is liberally used; particularly for primiparous women. We used a participatory action research (PAR) design for this study including 119 participants. The first PAR cycle aimed to gather baseline data and the second PAR cycle included implementing a set of staff training activities and evaluating their effectiveness. The three most important factors for promoting positive practice change were management involvement and support, evidence-based midwifery practice guidelines and focussed staff training.

Source: Cross Connect (Southern Cross University)

Author: Siti Mariam Muda

Language: English

Topic: Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funders: Newcastle University, Southern Cross University, International Islamic University Malaysia

OpenAlex ID: W774767931

Cites: 114

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10