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- Helle Johnsen
(Department of Midwifery and Therapeutic Sciences, University College Copenhagen, Sigurdsgade 26, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark)
- Vibeke de Lichtenberg
(Department of Midwifery and Therapeutic Sciences, University College Copenhagen, Sigurdsgade 26, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark)
- Eva Rydahl
(Department of Midwifery and Therapeutic Sciences, University College Copenhagen, Sigurdsgade 26, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark)
- Sara Mbaye Karentius
(Department of Midwifery and Therapeutic Sciences, University College Copenhagen, Sigurdsgade 26, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark)
- Signe Camilla Hjuler Dueholm
(Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Holbæk Hospital, Smedelundsgade 60, 4300 Holbæk, Denmark)
- Majbritt Friis-Alstrup
(Department of Obstetrics, Slagelse Hospital, Fælledvej 13, 4200 Slagelse, Denmark)
- Mette Grønbæk Backhausen
(Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Zealand University Hospital Roskilde, Sygehusvej 10, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark)
- Katrine Røhder
(Institute for Psychology, Copenhagen University, Øster Farimagsgade 2A, 1350 Copenhagen K, Denmark
The Family Clinic, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, Pavillon 4, Østre Hospitalsvej 5A, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark)
- Michaela Louise Schiøtz
(Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg University Hospital, The Capital Region of Denmark, Nordre Fasanvej 57, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark)
- Lotte Broberg
(Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg University Hospital, The Capital Region of Denmark, Nordre Fasanvej 57, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark)
- Mette Juhl
(Department of Midwifery and Therapeutic Sciences, University College Copenhagen, Sigurdsgade 26, 2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark)
Abstract
Adverse childhood experiences have a potential lifelong impact on health. A traumatic upbringing may increase antenatal health risks in mothers-to-be and impact child development in their offspring. Yet, little is known about the identification of adverse childhood experiences in antenatal care. The objective of this study was to explore the feasibility and acceptability of the adverse childhood experiences questionnaire among midwives and factors affecting its implementation. Three Danish maternity wards participated in the study. The data consisted of observations of midwifery visits and informal conversations with midwives, as well as mini group interviews and dialogue meetings with midwives. The data were analysed using systematic text condensation. Analysis of the data revealed three main categories; “Relevance of the adverse childhood experiences questionnaire”, “Challenges related to use of the adverse childhood experiences questionnaire” and “Apprehensions, emotional strain, and professional support”. The findings showed that the adverse childhood experiences questionnaire was feasible to implement in Danish antenatal care. Midwives’ acceptability of the questionnaire was high. Training courses and dialogue meetings motivated the midwives to work with the questionnaire in practice. The main factors affecting the implementation process were time restrictions, worries of overstepping women’s boundaries, and a lack of a specific intervention for women affected by their traumatic upbringing circumstances.
Suggested Citation
Helle Johnsen & Vibeke de Lichtenberg & Eva Rydahl & Sara Mbaye Karentius & Signe Camilla Hjuler Dueholm & Majbritt Friis-Alstrup & Mette Grønbæk Backhausen & Katrine Røhder & Michaela Louise Schiøtz , 2023.
"The Feasibility and Acceptability of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire in Danish Antenatal Care—A Qualitative Study of Midwives’ Implementation Experiences,"
IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(10), pages 1-18, May.
Handle:
RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:10:p:5897-:d:1151847
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