Introducción: Durante los últimos 5 años, se ha registrado un aumento de la tasa de cesáreas a nivel mundial. En el año 2018 la tasa de cesárea en el Perú fue de 34,5%. A pesar de las complicaciones que podría haber en la madre y el recién nacido, es una de las cirugías más comunes en el mundo. Además, es una de las causas de resultados anormales en los tamizajes auditivos neonatales. La agudeza auditiva disminuida puede ser discapacitante, el 7,3% de la población mundial infantil sufre de esto, afectando el desarrollo de los afectados. Es por esto que es importante identificar aquellos niños en riesgo para brindarles diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento oportuno. Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre haber nacido por parto cesárea y el desarrollo de agudeza auditiva disminuida en niños de Perú de la cohorte menor seguidos desde el 2001-2002 por 15 años según el estudio “Young Lives-Niños del Milenio”. Metodología: Se realizó un análisis secundario de los niños del Perú que se encontraban en la base de datos de “Young Lives - Niños del Milenio”. La exposición fue nacer por parto cesárea y el desenlace fue agudeza auditiva disminuida, medida como incidencia acumulada en 4 rondas del estudio. Se calcularon riesgos relativos (RR) crudos y ajustados con un IC 95%, usando modelos lineales generalizados (GLM) familia Poisson con varianzas robustas por conglomerados. Resultados: Se estudiaron 2,052 niños, de los cuales el 12,2% nacieron por cesárea. Se registró una incidencia acumulada de agudeza auditiva disminuida de 7,7%. Se encontró que aquellos niños nacidos por cesárea podrían tener 34% menor riesgo de desarrollar agudeza auditiva disminuida (IC95% 0,44-0,99). Además, se halló que los niños que pesaron 4,000 gramos o más al nacer podrían tener 96% más riesgo de desarrollar agudeza auditiva disminuida (IC95% 1,24-3,09). No se encontró asociación significativa entre otras variables y nacer por parto cesárea. Conclusión: El nacer por parto cesárea podría ser un factor protector para el desarrollo de problemas auditivos, mientras que el pesar 4,000 gramos o más al nacer, podría ser factor de riesgo. / Introduction: During the last 5 years, there has been an increase in the rate of caesarean sections worldwide. In 2018, the cesarean section rate in Peru was 34,5%. It is one of the most common surgeries in the world, despite the complications for mother and newborn. In addition, it is one of the reasons for abnormal results in neonatal hearing screening. Decreased hearing acuity can be disabling, 7,3% of the world's child population suffers from this, putting at risk the development of those affected. That’s why it is important to identify those children at risk to provide them with early diagnosis and timely treatment. Objectives: Evaluate the association between cesarean section delivery and hearing loss development among Peruvian children followed from 2001-2002 during 15 years in the “Young Lives – Niños del Milenio” cohort. Methods: We made a secondary analysis of Peruvian children in the database of "Young Lives – Niños del Milenio". The exposure was being delivered by cesarean section and the outcome was decreased hearing acuity, measured as cumulative incidence in 4 study rounds. Crude and adjusted relative risks (RR) with a 95% CI were calculated using Poisson family generalized linear models (GLM) with robust variances by clusters. Results: 2,052 children were studied, out of these 12,2% were born by cesarean section. The cumulative incidence of decreased hearing acuity was 7,7%. It was found that those children born by caesarean section could have a 34% lower risk of developing reduced hearing acuity (95% CI 0,44-0,99). In addition, it was found that children who weighed 4,000 grams or more at birth could have a 96% higher risk of developing reduced hearing acuity (95% CI 1,24-3,09). No significant association was found between other variables and birth by cesarean section. Conclusion: Cesarean section delivery could be a protective factor for the development of hearing loss, while weighing 4,000 grams or more at birth could be a risk factor. / Tesis

Bakgrund: Var sjätte barn föds idag med hjälp av kejsarsnitt i Sverige. Ett urakut kejsarsnitt genomförs när situationen är mycket kritisk och barnet måste ut så fort som möjligt för att rädda barnets eller mammans hälsa och liv. Det finns många risker med kejsarsnitt, men vid ett urakut kejsarsnitt övervägs dess fördelar. Patientsäkerhet såsom sterilitet är operationssjuksköterskans främsta kompetensområde under ett operativt ingrepp. Det höga arbetstempot som förekommer under mycket akuta operationer gör att omständigheter och prioriteringar ändras vilket påverkar rutinerna och patientsäkerheten. Att arbeta under dessa förhållanden påverkar även operationspersonalen. Motiv: Få studier tar upp operationssjuksköterskans perspektiv av ett urakut kejsarsnitt. Operationssjuksköterskans upplevelser, tankar och känslor är viktiga då dessa faktorer kan drabba patientsäkerheten under operation. Kunskap om faktorerna kan hjälpa till att utveckla strategier för att förebygga och hantera komplikationer som dessa kan medföra. Syfte: Syftet med studien är att beskriva operationssjuksköterskans erfarenhet vid urakut kejsarsnitt.   Metod: Semistrukturerade individuella intervjuer genomfördes med operationssjuksköterskor (n=12) som har erfarenhet av urakut kejsarsnitt. Intervjuerna analyserades med kvalitativ innehållsanalys.  Resultat: Majoriteten av de intervjuade operationssjuksköterskorna hade liknande erfarenheter i relation till urakut kejsarsnitt. Fyra kategorier identifierades: tidspress, teamarbete, egen erfarenhet och förbättringsarbete. Kategorierna hade ett gemensamt övergripande tema där livet prioriteras. Konklusion: Studien ger ökad kunskap om operationssjuksköterskans erfarenheter vid ett urakut kejsarsnitt där både svårigheter och möjligheter lyfts. Tid, teamarbete och kompetens identifieras som faktorer som påverkar upplevelsen. Utbildning och postoperativt stöd lyftes som möjliga förbättringar men vidare forskning inom ämnet är nödvändigt för att hitta fungerande strategier. / Background: Every sixth child is born with a caesarean section today in Sweden. An emergency caesarean section is performed as the situation is very critical and the child has to be born as soon as possible to save the child’s or the mother’s health and life. There are many risks with a caesarean section, but in care of an emergency caesarean section, the benefits are greater. During an operation, patient security such as sterility is the operating room nurse’s main area of competence. The high pace of work that occurs during an emergency surgery means that the circumstances and the priorities change, which affect the routines and the patient safety. Working during these conditions also affect the surgical team.  Motive: There are few studies that address the operating room nurse’s perspective of an emergency caesarean section. The operating room nurse’s experiences, thoughts and feelings are important as these factors can affect the patient safety during surgery. This knowledge can help to develop strategies to prevent and manage complications that these can cause. Aim: The aim of this study is to describe the operating room nurse’s experience in emergency caesarean section.  Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews have been conducted with operating room nurses (n=12) with experience in emergency caesarean section. The interviews were analyzed with qualitative content analysis. Result: The majority of the interviewed operating room nurses had similar experiences and opinions in relation to emergency caesarean section.  Four categories were identified: time pressure, teamwork, individual experience and improvements. The categories had a theme in common: life is a priority. Conclusion: The study provides increased knowledge about the operating room nurse’s experiences in an emergency caesarean section where both difficulties and opportunities are highlighted. Time, teamwork and competence are identified as factors that affect the experience. Education and postoperative support were highlighted as possible improvements but futher reseach in the subject is necessary to find useful strategies.

In this study, the use of hypnotherapy in high-risk pregnancy is explored from an ecological systems perspective through two case studies. Each case study is described in detail. They explore the experiences of two women during their pregnancy and giving birth, with specific reference to the pregnancy risks and their use of hypnotherapy. The study provides the reader with an in-depth understanding of the use of hypnotherapy before, during and after birth. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology)

The study explored cultural perspectives of the Zimbabwean Ndebele on alternative modes of childbirth. A qualitative generic, exploratory and descriptive design guided the study. The problem is that alternative modes of birthing are not acceptable to the Zimbabwean Ndebele. Women who give birth through alternative modes of birthing, which include caesarean section (CS) instrumental deliveries (ID) and any other unnatural modes are stigmatised. Data were collected from purposively selected samples of women who had given birth through alternative modes of birthing, spouses, mothers-in-law, community elders, sangomas (traditional healers) and traditional birth attendants (TBAs) using individual unstructured in-depth interviews, structured interviews and focus group interviews (FGIs). Data were analysed through use of qualitative content analysis which involved verbatim transcripts. Interpretations of narrations of data and script reviewing were done while simultaneously listening to audio-tapes which were transcribed in the IsiNdebele the language that was used to collect data. Data were then translated into English to accommodate all readers. Accounts of all the informants that were interviewed point to effects of supernatural ancestral powers, infidelity and use of traditional and herbal medicines as cause for “tiedness” (labour complications), a concept that showed a strong thread throughout the study. Study findings illuminated that traditional practices are culture-bound and the desire is to perpetuate the valued culture. Recommendations made from the study are; cultural orientation of local and foreign health workers, cultural consultation and collaboration with sangomas (traditional healers) and particular recognition of the significance of the study as a cultural heritage of the Zimbabwean Ndebele society. Further research on how women and their spouses cope with the grieving process after experiencing the crisis and grief following CS is recommended. With all the recommended areas addressed, Zimbabwean Ndebele would find alternative modes of birthing acceptable. / Health Studies / D. Lit. et Phil. (Health Studies)

Survey on maternal satisfaction in receiving spinal anesthesia for Cesarean section / A quantitative descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the maternal satisfaction after the experience of spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section in one public hospital of Gauteng Province in South Africa. Data were collected by administering a questionnaire which included the demographic profile and satisfaction score in terms of perioperative elements to 82 women in their postoperative period. Analysis of data was performed by The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 13 and Excel 2010 was used for tabular and graphical illustrations. The findings revealed that the majority of women studied were black (95,1%), not married (73,2%) and unemployed (64,6%). The levels of maternal satisfaction in terms of intraoperative, postoperative and other perioperative elements were high, at 94,4%, 90,3% and 85,4% respectively. The lowest percentage (76,8%) was found for the maternal satisfaction about the preoperative explanation. The overall level of maternal satisfaction in this study was 86,7%. The majority of women (82,9%) would opt for spinal anaesthesia in future, while 6,1% would not accept it and 11,0% were not sure if they would opt for it or not. / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health)

Three clinical investigations together with a combined editorial and review of the cardiovascular physiology of spinal anaesthesia in normal and preeclamptic pregnancy form the basis of a thesis to be submitted for the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of St Andrews. First, the longstanding consensus that spinal anaesthesia could cause severe hypotension in severe preeclampsia was examined using three approaches. The doses of ephedrine required to maintain systolic blood pressure above predetermined limits were first compared in spinal versus epidural anaesthesia. The doses of ephedrine required were then similarly studied during spinal anaesthesia in preeclamptic versus normal control subjects. The principal outcome of these studies, that preeclamptic patients were resistant to hypotension after a spinal anaesthetic, was then further investigated by studying pulse transit time (PTT) changes in normal versus preeclamptic pregnancy. PTT was explored both as beat-to-beat monitor of cardiovascular function and also as an indicator of changes in arterial stiffness. The cardiovascular physiology of obstetric spinal anaesthesia was then reviewed in the light of the three clinical investigations, developments in reproductive vascular biology and the regulation of venous capacitance. It is argued that the theory of a role for vena caval compression as the single cause of spinal anaesthetic induced hypotension in obstetrics should be revised.

Survey on maternal satisfaction in receiving spinal anesthesia for Cesarean section / A quantitative descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the maternal satisfaction after the experience of spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section in one public hospital of Gauteng Province in South Africa. Data were collected by administering a questionnaire which included the demographic profile and satisfaction score in terms of perioperative elements to 82 women in their postoperative period. Analysis of data was performed by The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 13 and Excel 2010 was used for tabular and graphical illustrations. The findings revealed that the majority of women studied were black (95,1%), not married (73,2%) and unemployed (64,6%). The levels of maternal satisfaction in terms of intraoperative, postoperative and other perioperative elements were high, at 94,4%, 90,3% and 85,4% respectively. The lowest percentage (76,8%) was found for the maternal satisfaction about the preoperative explanation. The overall level of maternal satisfaction in this study was 86,7%. The majority of women (82,9%) would opt for spinal anaesthesia in future, while 6,1% would not accept it and 11,0% were not sure if they would opt for it or not. / Health Studies / M. A. (Public Health)

In this study, the use of hypnotherapy in high-risk pregnancy is explored from an ecological systems perspective through two case studies. Each case study is described in detail. They explore the experiences of two women during their pregnancy and giving birth, with specific reference to the pregnancy risks and their use of hypnotherapy. The study provides the reader with an in-depth understanding of the use of hypnotherapy before, during and after birth. / Psychology / M. A. (Psychology)

Introdução: No Brasil, a maioria dos nascimentos é por cirurgia cesárea (CC), sendo amplamente utilizada no setor privado, mesmo com pesquisas indicando que quando as taxas de CC ultrapassam10-15%, os riscos adicionais superam os benefícios. A informação sobre benefícios e riscos das intervenções é fundamental para uma assistência segura e efetiva. É considerável o aumento de busca na web durante a gestação, no entanto, a qualidade das informações é questionável. Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade e abrangência das informações disponíveis sobre cesariana para leigos, em português, após um conjunto de políticas públicas para regular esta prática (2014/2015), na internet em geral e no site da Federação Brasileira de Associações de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia (FEBRASGO). Métodos: Trata-se de estudo documental observacional, transversal e analítico. A palavra \"cesárea\" e 25 sinônimos foram submetidos no campo de procura do site da FEBRASGO e em cinco motores de pesquisa para avaliar a preferência dos termos de busca. Os links catalogados foram analisados por dois pesquisadores independentes utilizando dois checklists: o DISCERN e um checklist específico para conteúdo. Adicionalmente, apresentou-se um debate sobre o sentido do nascimento, o ciberativismo e as políticas público no Brasil. Optou-se pela apresentação da tese no formato de três publicações, sendo duas já submetidas. Resultados: A palavra \"cesaria\" é a forma mais frequente, seguida de \"cesarea\". Na análise do conteúdo geral da internet, a produção de dado proveniente do Google.com.br representou apenas 45,5% (n = 235, 2018), sendo que este buscador tem a preferência de 94,5% dos brasileiros. Um terço do conteúdo esteve associado com informações relativas à recuperação da CC, resultado similar ao apontado pelo Google Trends com termos preferencias de busca na internet. As páginas Web foram melhor avaliadas em 2018 que em 2013, principalmente no critério de confiabilidade. O número páginas Web obtídos em 2018 foi 33% maior que em 2013, sendo que 93% eram inéditas. No site da FEBRASGO, foram observadas três fases distintas: 1) sem informação para leigos sobre CC, até 2014; 2) momento defensivo, onde os conteúdos estavam associados às medidas de redução de CC; 3) informativo, melhor redigido e autoral em 2018, porém, sem debater indicações, riscos e seu uso abusivo, no qual a CC é apenas citada dentro de outros temas. O debate sobre os ritos, mitos e as narrativas utilizadas no nascimento institucionalizado do Brasil traçou um paralelo teórico dos estudos entre o interacionismo simbólico de Mead e Blumer, com Davis Floyd e Diniz. Conclusões: Comparando os períodos de 2013 e 2018, nota-se melhora na confiabilidade da informação, porém, com uma queda do número de indicações e danos potenciais, e mais informação sobre recuperação. A cesárea é tratada frequentemente como fato consumado, tema que as gestantes estão mais interessadas. As associações médicas profissionais não tem promovido a devida informação sobre gravidez e parto, em linguagem apropriada para leigos, a Febrasgo poderia ocupar um lugar de referência na apomediação da relação médico-paciente, através de uma área dedicada a pacientes. O questionamento à epidemia de cesáreas se beneficiou da participação de iniciativas coletivas que representam narrativas independentes, como de grupos organizados de usuárias. Para a oferta de informações úteis à promoção de melhores resultados maternos e infantis, é necessária a mobilização em todas esferas sociais, públicas e privadas, e entre movimentos sociais, para a produção de conteúdo sobre CS com bases científicas, e uma orientação aos profissionais de saúde em recomendar páginas Web de qualidade às gestantes / Introduction: In Brazil, the majority of births are due to cesarean surgery (CC), being widely used in the private sector, even with research indicating that when CC rates exceed 10-15%, the additional risks outweigh the benefits. Information on benefits and risks of interventions is critical to safe and effective care. There is a growing trend for web research during pregnancy; however, the quality of information found is questionable. Objectives: This research aims to evaluate the quality and comprehensiveness of available information on CC for laypeople in Portuguese, following implementation of a set of public policies aimed at regulating this practice (2014/2015), on the internet in general and on the website of the Brazilian Federation of Associations of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FEBRASGO). Methods: An observational, transversal, analytical documentary research. The word \"cesarean\" and 25 synonyms were submitted in the search field of the FEBRASGO website and in five search engines to evaluate the preference of search terms.Two independent researchers using checklists to analyze the cataloged links: the DISCERN and a specific checklist for content.In addition, a debate was presented on the meaning of birth, cyberpolitics and public policies in Brazil.The thesis is presented in the article format, of the three publications, two already submitted.Results:The preliminary results on Internet search shows that the word \"cesaria\" is the most frequent form of the internet, followed by \"cesarea\". In the analysis of the general content of the internet, the production of data from Google.com.br represented only 45.5% (n = 235, 2018), and this search engine has the preference of 94.5% of Brazilians.One-third of the content was associated with CC recovery, a similar result to the one pointed out by Google Trends as preferences for internet search terms.The webpage (WP) number collected in 2018 was 33% higher than in 2013, and 93% of the previous were unpublished before. In 2018, WP were better endorsed than 2013 ones, particularly concerning the reliability criterion. On the FEBRASGO\'s website, analysis went through three phases: 1) no information for lay people about CC in 2014; 2) defensive texts associated with the CC reduction measures, in 2016; 3) a more informative, better written and authorial content in 2018, but with no debate on indications and abusive use of CC, only mentioned in other topic CC. The debate about the rites, myths and narratives used in the institutionalized birth of Brazil drew a theoretical parallel between the symbolic interactionism by Mead and Blumer and those by Davis Floyd and Diniz. Conclusions: When comparing the two periods, there is an improvement in the quality of information on CS, but with a decrease in the number of texts on indications and potential damages, as well as a rise on information about recovery from the surgery - often treated as a fait accompli - which is also a theme of great interest to pregnant women. Medical corporations have not promoted adequate information on pregnancy and childbirth in language appropriate for laypeople and need to be a reference in apomediation the physician-patient relationship through an area dedicated to patients. The questioning of the CS epidemy has benefited from the participation of collective initiatives that represent independent narratives, such as organized groups of healthcare consumers. To provide useful information that will improve the lives of mothers and infants, it\'s necessary to act in all social spheres, such as the public and the private, and across different social movements, producing CS related content based on scientific evidence, and guide healthcare professionals to recommending quality PW to pregnant women.

Objective The present study aimed to explore women's perceptions and experiences of childbirth by unplanned Caesarean section. Background New motherhood is characterised as a profound change, and research suggests that the psychological effects of childbirth can be significant and far–reaching for some women. The processes occurring during a traumatic birth experience could affect a woman's emotional and psychological state, and she may experience considerable adjustment difficulties in adapting to unfulfilled expectations of delivering her baby naturally. Methods In–depth interviews explored 10 women's lived experiences of childbirth, after which thematic content analysis was used to synthesise data. The elements of phenomenological theory served as a broad framework for the structuring, organizing and categorizing of data, with interpretation aimed at gaining a greater understanding of women's internalised childbirth accounts. Findings Women described their contact with medical personnel, as well as the physical, environmental, and emotional aspects of their unplanned Caesarean sections, as distressing and traumatic. A sense of loss of control was the most significant contributor to women's negative childbirth experiences. Feelings of failure and disappointment were primarily related to unmet expectations and a lack of preparedness. Negative experiences were mediated by attentive caregiving, inclusion in decision–making, and support from loved ones. / Thesis (M.Sc. (Clinical Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.