Thesis (DPsych) -- School of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, 2007. / Submitted in partial requirement fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, Swinburne University of Technology, 2007". "February 2007". Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-256).

Thesis (Lic.)--Universidad Técnica del Norte, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Escuela de Nutrición y Dietética, 2003. / Reproduced from copy at BYU's Benson Institute. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 60-61).

Thesis (M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition for Nutrition for Development))--Mahidol University, 2004.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1983.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1983.

Introduction Maternal mental health during pregnancy and its effects on offspring outcomes have received increased attention as a public health concern. Recent policies have highlighted the need for better universal perinatal services and to routinely incorporate attention to mental health into antenatal care. This thesis aimed to examine and evaluate current research into the effects of maternal antenatal depression on child psychological, development and developmental psychopathology. A research study was carried out with the aim of understanding the subjective experiences of women with antenatal depression during pregnancy and their transition to motherhood. Method Quantitative studies, exploring the relationship between antenatal depression and early child development were reviewed systematically. The empirical study employed Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to investigate the experience of antenatal depression in pregnant women. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six participants who were pregnant and recruited from a perinatal mental health service. Results The small number of papers considered suitable for this review highlights the lack of good quality research in this field. Twelve studies met inclusion criteria for the systematic review, demonstrating mixed results regarding whether antenatal depression effects early child development. Studies were predominantly of poor methodological quality, with inconsistent results and limited by the use of differing antenatal depression and infant development outcomes, making cross study comparisons difficult and weakening any conclusions that could be drawn. In the empirical study one super-ordinate theme, ‘The Lost Self’, and four main themes emerged. Conclusions Findings were inconsistent and of poor quality, and so we cannot say for sure whether antenatal depression itself is associated with adverse outcomes for young children. Further rigorous research on antenatal depression and adverse early child outcomes is needed in order to try and disentangle the effects of both antenatal and postnatal depression on each other and on child development. The findings from the empirical study contribute to an increased understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by women experiencing depression during pregnancy. The study highlights the need for improved awareness of depression during pregnancy to improve understanding of this disorder during the antenatal period.

Thesis (M.N.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, School of Nursing, 2000. / Bibliography: leaves 109-116.

Thesis (M.P.H.M. (Primary Health Care Management))- - Mahidol University, 2005.

Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karolinska institutet, 2010.

The thesis deals with pregnancy and childbirth among Roma women in the context of transcultural care. In the theoretical part, three main topics relevant to the subject of the thesis are addressed: (i) transcultural care and its development both abroad and in the Czech Republic, (ii) the Roma way of life with a special focus on those aspects affecting the way of perceiving and experiencing the pregnancy and childbirth by Roma women, and (iii) recent trends in providing care to pregnant and labouring women. The empirical part includes a qualitative research into how Roma women perceive and experience pregnancy and childbirth, and what characteristics from the perspective of midwives make them different from the majority society women. Using qualitative research based on interviews with Roma women and midwives I gained valuable data upon which I have identified cultural differences which may affect Roma women's access to prenatal care, the manner of pregnancy planning, and the perception of pregnancy or parturition itself. Based on these findings, I have analysed the applicability of the transcultural care model to Roma women. The main objective is to help midwives to better understand different situations they may encounter during the caregiving Roma women. Key words: culture, transcultural care,...