Welma Lubbe

Pain and distress management during infant vaccination: Perceptions of South African mothers and health care professionals

Ciske Delport, Welma Lubbe, Tinda Rabie, Jessica Botha

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Determinants of Respectful Maternity Care and Their Influence on Family-Centered Maternal and Newborn Care

Petronella Lunda, Karin Minnie, Welma Lubbe

Background: Respectful maternity care is recognized as a core component of high-quality maternal and newborn services, affirming women’s right to dignified, equitable, and person-centered care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. It goes beyond clinical safety to include emotional support, clear …

The NeuroSense PremmieEd Parenting Educational Intervention (PremmieSense)—A Neuroprotective Intervention for Preterm Infant-Parent Dyads: Reported Using the TIDieR Framework

Welma Lubbe, Kirsten A. Donald

Abstract Background: Preterm birth affects approximately 10% of births globally, placing infants at risk for neurodevelopmental delays, and exposing parents to stress and disrupted bonding. Parent education in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) is a key intervention that supports neuroprotection and enhances …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Knowledge and preventive practices regarding Rhesus factor incompatibility among women attending antenatal in Oyo State, Nigeria

Esther Oluwatoyin Famutimi, Ifeoluwa Oluwanimbe Oduwole, Bisola Shukurat Olayiwola, Adetunmise Oluseyi Olajide et autres

Rhesus factor incompatibility (RhFI) remains a preventable cause of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where gaps in antenatal education and preventive care persist. Despite the availability of effective prophylaxis such as anti-D immunoglobulin, inadequate maternal knowledge …

Afrique du Sud, Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

A conceptual framework to promote respectful maternity care

P Lunda, C S Minnie, Welma Lubbe

Background. This study presents a conceptual framework for respectful, woman-centred maternity care, integrating insights from the literature, systems theory, and critical theory. The framework incorporates healthcare institution and provider factors, ensuring dignity, respect and high-quality care throughout the maternity experience. Objectives. To …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Key Components of Parenting Education Interventions for Preterm Infant–Parent Dyads Admitted to the NICU: A Systematic Review

Welma Lubbe, Iolanthé M. Kruger, Kirsten A. Donald

BACKGROUND: Parents of preterm infants face significant emotional, informational, and caregiving challenges during neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hospitalisation. Educational interventions are increasingly used to support parental readiness; however, considerable variation exists in their content, structure, and delivery. A clearer understanding of …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Improving team performance in neonatal resuscitation: a systematic review of training programs

Johandi Neethling, Welma Lubbe, Suegnét Scholtz, Jessica Botha

BACKGROUND: Neonatal resuscitation is time-sensitive and critical for reducing neonatal mortality. While training programs improve technical skills, their clinical impact is limited by poor retention and inconsistent emphasis on team-based competency. Given the high-pressure and collaborative nature of resuscitation, strong communication, coordination, …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Parental Educational Needs During the NICU Stay: Mothers’ Perspectives

Welma Lubbe, Kirsten A. Donald

BACKGROUND: Parents caring for preterm infants during hospital admission have unique needs. How these are addressed plays an important role in parents' ability to cope with caregiving responsibilities. Educational programmes have proven beneficial to parents during their infant's stay in the neonatal …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Pilot Implementation of the NeuroSense PremmieEd Parenting Educational Programme for Parents with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Sequential Cohort Design

Welma Lubbe, Kirsten A. Donald

Introduction: Preterm birth and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission may elevate parental stress and impair early parent–infant interaction. In low-resource settings, where staff and resources are limited, parental education programmes are often also limited, further complicating care engagement. This study piloted …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Managing pain-and-distress during infant vaccination: An integrative literature review

Welma Lubbe, Tinda Rabie, Jessica Botha

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Women’s Experiences of Compassion During Facility Births in Sub-Saharan Africa: Scoping Narrative Review

Petronellah Lunda, Karin Minnie, Welma Lubbe

Background: Compassion is a cornerstone of woman-centred maternity care and a critical determinant of women’s experiences of childbirth. When dignity, empathy, and effective communication are upheld, women perceive childbirth as safe, empowering, and affirming. However, evidence from many settings highlights the persistence …

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Content Validity, Feasibility, and Acceptability of the Neurosense PremmieEd Programme, a South African Premature Parenting Education Intervention for the NICU Parent: A Hybrid Focus Group Discussion Method

Welma Lubbe, Kirsten A. Donald

BACKGROUND: Parent education is a key component of family-centred care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). It supports positive parent-infant interactions, reduces parental stress and anxiety, and contributes to shorter hospital stays. OBJECTIVES: This paper reports on the adaptation of a South …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)