Outputs (23)

Which events are experienced as traumatic by obstetricians and gynaecologists, and why? A qualitative analysis from a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews (2022)
Journal Article
Sheen, K., Goodfellow, L., Balling, K., Rymer, J., Weeks, A., Spiby, H., & Slade, P. (2022). Which events are experienced as traumatic by obstetricians and gynaecologists, and why? A qualitative analysis from a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews. BMJ Open, 12, Article e061505

Objectives To explore the events perceived as traumatic by obstetricians and gynaecologists (O&G), and to examine factors contributing to the perception of trauma. Design Mixed methods: cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews. Sample and... Read More about Which events are experienced as traumatic by obstetricians and gynaecologists, and why? A qualitative analysis from a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews.

Sensitive, challenging, and difficult topics: Experiences and practical considerations for qualitative researchers (2022)
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Silverio, S. A., Sheen, K. S., Bramante, A., Knighting, K., Koops, T. U., Montgomery, E., …Sandall, J. (2022). Sensitive, challenging, and difficult topics: Experiences and practical considerations for qualitative researchers. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 21, 160940692211247. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069221124739

Qualitative researchers often engage in work addressing challenging, difficult, or sensitive topics and are consequently exposed to the participants’ narratives which may be emotionally charged, distressing, or compromising. These narratives occasion... Read More about Sensitive, challenging, and difficult topics: Experiences and practical considerations for qualitative researchers.

Perceptions of antenatal exercise in pregnant females and the impact of COVID-19 (2022)
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France-Ratcliffe, M., Hopkins, N. D., Low, D. A., Cocks, M. S., Jones, H., Sheen, K. S., & Sprung, V. S. (2022). Perceptions of antenatal exercise in pregnant females and the impact of COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(17), 10635. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710635

Exercise during pregnancy presents many benefits for the mother and baby. Yet, pregnancy is characterised by a decrease in exercise. Studies have reported barriers to antenatal exercise. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may have further exacerbate... Read More about Perceptions of antenatal exercise in pregnant females and the impact of COVID-19.

Increasing opportunities for networking and public engagement through SRIP Research Development Workshop Grants (2022)
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Sheen, K., & Caparros-Gonzalez, R. A. (2022). Increasing opportunities for networking and public engagement through SRIP Research Development Workshop Grants. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 40(3), 213-215. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2022.2076408

The Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology (SRIP) is committed to supporting the development of research. For this purpose, the SRIP offers funding to support development activities, such as hosting a workshop to bring together collaborators... Read More about Increasing opportunities for networking and public engagement through SRIP Research Development Workshop Grants.

A new scale for fear of childbirth: The Fear of Childbirth Questionnaire (FCQ) (2021)
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Slade, P., Balling, K., Houghton, G., & Sheen, K. (2022). A new scale for fear of childbirth: The Fear of Childbirth Questionnaire (FCQ). Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 40(6), https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2021.1928615

Objective: To create a clear and acceptable measure of fear of childbirth with satisfactory content validity for use with English-speaking women in the UK. Background: Fear of childbirth (FOC) can have a significant impact on a woman’s view of her pr... Read More about A new scale for fear of childbirth: The Fear of Childbirth Questionnaire (FCQ).

Do stress and anxiety in early pregnancy affect the progress of labor: Evidence from the Wirral Child Health and Development Study (2021)
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Slade, P., Sheen, K., Weeks, A., Wray, S., De Pascalis, L., Lunt, K., …Sharp, H. (2021). Do stress and anxiety in early pregnancy affect the progress of labor: Evidence from the Wirral Child Health and Development Study. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 100(7), 1288-1296. https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14063

Introduction: Despite widespread belief that anxiety causes longer labor, evidence of association is inconsistent. Data gathered as part of a prospective epidemiological longitudinal study were used to investigate associations between antenatal anxie... Read More about Do stress and anxiety in early pregnancy affect the progress of labor: Evidence from the Wirral Child Health and Development Study.

Tokophobia and fear of birth: A workshop consensus statement on current issues and recommendations for future research (2020)
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Jomeen, J., Martin, C. R., Jones, C., Marshall, C., Ayers, S., Burt, K., …Thomson, G. (2021). Tokophobia and fear of birth: A workshop consensus statement on current issues and recommendations for future research. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 39(1), 2-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646838.2020.1843908

Objective: To discuss and develop a statement on the current state of the evidence and opinion in Fear of Childbirth (FoC) and Tokophobia (Tocophobia), and to provide recommendations. Background: A group met in 2019 to discuss the state of clinical a... Read More about Tokophobia and fear of birth: A workshop consensus statement on current issues and recommendations for future research.

Identifying fear of childbirth in a UK population: Qualitative examination of the clarity and acceptability of existing measurement tools in a small UK sample (2020)
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Slade, P., Balling, K., Sheen, K., & Houghton, G. (2020). Identifying fear of childbirth in a UK population: Qualitative examination of the clarity and acceptability of existing measurement tools in a small UK sample. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 20(1), Article 553. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-03249-4

Background: Fear of childbirth is related to but not synonymous with general anxiety, and represents a superior predictor for maternal and infant outcomes. There is a need to improve the identification and provision of support for women experiencing... Read More about Identifying fear of childbirth in a UK population: Qualitative examination of the clarity and acceptability of existing measurement tools in a small UK sample.

Work-related post-traumatic stress symptoms in obstetricians and gynaecologists: findings from INDIGO, a mixed-methods study with a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews (2020)
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Slade, P., Balling, K., Sheen, K., Goodfellow, L., Rymer, J., Spiby, H., & Weeks, A. (2020). Work-related post-traumatic stress symptoms in obstetricians and gynaecologists: findings from INDIGO, a mixed-methods study with a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 127(5), 600-608. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16076

Objectives: To explore obstetricians’ and gynaecologists’ experiences of work-related traumatic events, to measure the prevalence and predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), any impacts on personal and professional lives, and any support... Read More about Work-related post-traumatic stress symptoms in obstetricians and gynaecologists: findings from INDIGO, a mixed-methods study with a cross-sectional survey and in-depth interviews.

Grounded theory approach describes individual and external factors implicated in processing a work-related traumatic event in midwives and obstetricians (2019)
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Sheen, K., & Slade, P. (2019). Grounded theory approach describes individual and external factors implicated in processing a work-related traumatic event in midwives and obstetricians. Evidence-Based Nursing, 22(2), 58-59. https://doi.org/10.1136/ebnurs-2018-103015

Commentary on: Wahlberg A, Högberg U, Emmelin M. The erratic pathway to regaining a professional self-image after an obstetric work-related trauma—a grounded theory study. Int J Nurs Stud 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.07.016 Implica... Read More about Grounded theory approach describes individual and external factors implicated in processing a work-related traumatic event in midwives and obstetricians.