https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56438 2026-04-15T09:16:17Z 2026-04-15T09:16:17Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63956 2023-03-28T10:53:45Z 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Information giving prior to induction of labour Abstract: The aims of the study were to examine whether women, who had their labours induced received information and explanations about this intervention, and to explore the women's views of induction of labour. The use of a qualitative method ensured that the research focused on the perspectives of the participants. The sample consisted of ten women in a maternity unit of a general hospital. A structured interview was used in this study. The data was analysed manually. From this small scale study it is clear that the role of the midwife at providing information and educating pregnant women is challenged. Also, this study indicated that there is considerable scope for improvement in communication, education and information-giving activities during the antenatal period, particularly in terms of better explanation of the reasons for individual intervention procedures. Description: B.SC.(HONS)MIDWIFERY

1996-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56888 2024-04-29T11:44:28Z 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Infant feeding : mothers' choice of feeding methods Abstract: While there abundant literature about breast feeding trends in the UK, only there studies have been carried out in Malta, by two obstetricians Thus the author carried out a small scale taking a descriptive, retrospective approach, to examine factors which may affect the decision to breast feed and factors which affect the early abandonment of breast feeding. Ten breast feeding mothers were chosen by convenience from the postnatal ward and interviewed three weeks later at their home. lt is clear that most mothers make their decision about the feeding method of their baby before conception and influences on their decision to breast feed are multifactorial. A predominant influence affecting the decision is their husbands' support. The most highlighted reason for unsuccessful breast feeding is that mothers believe that they have insufficient milk supply to keep up with their baby's demands. The practice not giving supplementary feeds to the baby needs to be accentuated if breast feeding is to be successful. Some recommendations have been suggested so that mothers who express a desire to breast feed are helped to have a successful and fulfilling experience. Description: B.SC.(HONS)MIDWIFERY

1996-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56551 2021-01-18T10:55:57Z 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Parentcraft education for teenage mothers Abstract: The aim of this study was to explore the benefits which parent craft education classes offer to young mothers in Malta and to highlight the importance of such education. The sample population consisted of 10 teenage mothers aged between 16 and 19 years of age. The study was carried out at the Parentcraft Education room in Karen Grech Hospital, G'Mangia , Malta. Data was collected by means of an Interview Schedule. Qualitative data was mainly obtained from the interviews , however some quantitative information is also included. The results suggested that all the mothers seem to have benefited from parentcraft education classes. The attendance rate at these sessions was high and the mothers found the programme interesting due to the various teaching methods used. The fathers who particpated highlighted the need to be included in the programme. Correspondingly the mothers praised the teaching methods used within the sessions. Recommendations are highlighted for similar studies in future, mainly that a larger sample would be used. A comparative study with an "older women's" group is also suggested. Description: B.SC.(HONS)MIDWIFERY

1996-01-01T00:00:00Z