A short adjective checklist to assess perceptions of pregnancy
(2008)
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Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. R. (2008). A short adjective checklist to assess perceptions of pregnancy. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 26(3), 267-268. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830802224440
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The impact of choice of maternity care on psychological health outcomes for women during pregnancy and the postnatal period (2008)
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Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. R. (2008). The impact of choice of maternity care on psychological health outcomes for women during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Journal of evaluation in clinical practice, 14(3), 391-398. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2753.2007.00878.xRationale Psychological factors are acknowledged to impact on pregnancy, birth, neonatal outcomes and maternal mental health. The importance of psychological well-being is now recognized within maternity care and UK maternity policy advocates choice... Read More about The impact of choice of maternity care on psychological health outcomes for women during pregnancy and the postnatal period.
Interpreting and illuminating control in childbirth through a mixed methodological approach (2007)
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Jomeen, J. (2007). Interpreting and illuminating control in childbirth through a mixed methodological approach. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 25(3), 236 - 236
Choice in childbirth: a realistic expectation? (2007)
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Jomeen, J. (2007). Choice in childbirth: a realistic expectation?. British Journal of Midwifery, 15(8), 485 - 490
Disengagement from clinical research during pregnancy: is self-esteem a factor? (2007)
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Martin, C. R., & Jomeen, J. (2007). Disengagement from clinical research during pregnancy: is self-esteem a factor?. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 25(3), 235 - 235. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830701494474
Replicability and stability of the multidimensional model of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in late pregnancy (2007)
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Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. R. (2007). Replicability and stability of the multidimensional model of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in late pregnancy. Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing, 14(3), 319-324. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2850.2007.01084.xThe Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a widely used screening tool for post-natal depression (PND). Recent factor analytic investigations of the EPDS have suggested the instrument may be useful in the prediction of PND as the instrument... Read More about Replicability and stability of the multidimensional model of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in late pregnancy.
Assessment and relationship of sleep quality to depression in early pregnancy (2007)
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Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. R. (2007). Assessment and relationship of sleep quality to depression in early pregnancy. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 25(1), 87-99. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830601117308Sleep quality is integral to optimal physical functioning and mental health during pregnancy. There has, however, been little work conducted to determine the most appropriate measure of sleep quality in this clinical group, a surprising observation g... Read More about Assessment and relationship of sleep quality to depression in early pregnancy.
Choices for maternity care are they still ‘an illusion’? : A qualitative exploration of women’s experiences in early pregnancy (2006)
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Jomeen, J. (2006). Choices for maternity care are they still ‘an illusion’? : A qualitative exploration of women’s experiences in early pregnancy. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing, 9(SUPPL. 2), e191-e200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cein.2006.10.002ObjectiveThis paper presents a study exploring women's experiences of making choices for maternity care in early pregnancy. The content will provide clinically useful information to midwives and health care professionals involved in caring for pregna... Read More about Choices for maternity care are they still ‘an illusion’? : A qualitative exploration of women’s experiences in early pregnancy.
The factor structure of the SF-36 in early pregnancy (2005)
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Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. R. (2005). The factor structure of the SF-36 in early pregnancy. Journal of psychosomatic research, 59(3), 131-138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2005.02.018Objective: The concept of Quality of Life (QoL) has emerged as an important psychological dimension within pregnancy. The current study sought to establish the psychometric properties of the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (SF-36) Version 2 in e... Read More about The factor structure of the SF-36 in early pregnancy.
A mixed-methods approach to understanding women's worries during early pregnancy (2005)
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Martin, C. R., & Jomeen, J. (2005). A mixed-methods approach to understanding women's worries during early pregnancy. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 23(3), 276 - 277
A psychometric evaluation of form C of the multi-dimensional health locus of control (MHLC-C) scale during early pregnancy (2005)
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Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. R. (2005). A psychometric evaluation of form C of the multi-dimensional health locus of control (MHLC-C) scale during early pregnancy. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 10(2), 202-214. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548500512331315434The concept of locus of control (LOC) is an important psychological dimension within health research and the issue of personal control has become of increasing salience within the clinical domain of pregnancy, both psychologically and in relation to... Read More about A psychometric evaluation of form C of the multi-dimensional health locus of control (MHLC-C) scale during early pregnancy.
Confirmation of an occluded anxiety component within the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) during early pregnancy (2005)
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Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. R. (2005). Confirmation of an occluded anxiety component within the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) during early pregnancy. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 23(2), 143-154. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830500129297The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a screening tool for depression that has been used widely postnatally and increasingly antenatally. Recent investigations have suggested that the EPDS may actually be measuring both anxiety and depre... Read More about Confirmation of an occluded anxiety component within the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) during early pregnancy.
Is the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) a reliable screening tool in early pregnancy? (2004)
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Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. R. (2004). Is the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) a reliable screening tool in early pregnancy?. Psychology & health, 19(6), 787-800. https://doi.org/10.1080/0887044042000272895The factor structure and internal reliability of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) was investigated to determine the suitability of the instrument for screening during early pregnancy. The study used a cross-sectional design with all o... Read More about Is the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) a reliable screening tool in early pregnancy?.
Self-esteem and mental health during early pregnancy (2004)
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Jomeen, J., & Martin, C. R. (2005). Self-esteem and mental health during early pregnancy. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing, 9(1-2), 92-95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cein.2004.09.001Objective.The relationship of self-esteem to other indicators of psychological distress such as anxiety and depression has seldom been explored in relation to antenatal care. However, there is increasing evidence that low self-esteem has a significan... Read More about Self-esteem and mental health during early pregnancy.
The importance of assessing psychological status during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period as a multidimensional construct: a literature review (2004)
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Jomeen, J. (2004). The importance of assessing psychological status during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period as a multidimensional construct: a literature review. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing, 8(3-4), 143-155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cein.2005.02.001This paper presents a comprehensive review of the literature surrounding women's psychological health in pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal periods. The content will provide clinically useful information to midwives and health care professionals... Read More about The importance of assessing psychological status during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period as a multidimensional construct: a literature review.
Is the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) confounded by scoring method during pregnancy and following birth? (2003)
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Martin, C., & Jomeen, J. (2003). Is the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) confounded by scoring method during pregnancy and following birth?. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 21(4), 267-278. https://doi.org/10.1080/02646830310001622088The GHQ-12 has been recommended as a reliable screening instrument for psychological distress in all clinical groups. The usefulness of the GHQ-12 was evaluated in pregnant women experiencing pre-labour rupture of membrane (PROM) at term. The GHQ-12... Read More about Is the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) confounded by scoring method during pregnancy and following birth?.
Should the GHQ-12 be used for screening for psychological distress during pregnancy and following birth? (2003)
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Martin, C. R., & Jomeen, J. (2003). Should the GHQ-12 be used for screening for psychological distress during pregnancy and following birth?. Journal of reproductive and infant psychology, 21(3), 246 - 247
Ethnic minority women's experience of maternity services in England
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Jomeen, J., & Redshaw, M. Ethnic minority women's experience of maternity services in England. Ethnicity and Health, 18(3), 280-296. https://doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2012.730608Objectives. Provision for ethnic minority groups has been acknowledged as integral to good maternity care in England and ethnicity has been highlighted as an indicator of both poorer clinical outcomes and poorer experiences. Improving outcomes and se... Read More about Ethnic minority women's experience of maternity services in England.