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A qualitative study of research participation for parents from minority ethnic groups in the UK

The study aims and objectives were addressed using a qualitative approach. Selecting an appropriate qualitative approach was crucial, and this study required a pragmatic approach centred on the...

The importance of reflexivity in data collection methods for qualitative midwifery research

In the field of nursing and midwifery research, interviews serve as a commonly used and reliable method for data collection. Nevertheless, novice researchers may not fully grasp the complexities of...

Predictors of early initiation of breastfeeding among women in Jordan

Table 1 presents the sociodemographic, pregnancy- and birth-related characteristics of the participants. The mean age was 29.67 years (standard deviation: 5.21 years). More than half of the...

Staying together: mothers and babies in prison

The number of women imprisoned across the world is increasing According to the World Female Imprisonment List, the number of female prisoners has increased worldwide by 53% since 2000 (Walmsley,...

‘Welcome to the World’: parents' experiences of an antenatal nurturing programme

Becoming a parent is a significant transition, and is characterised by challenges as well as opportunities New demands and responsibilities can increase emotional vulnerability and may strain couple...

Maternal and paternal expectations of antenatal education across the transition to parenthood

Supporting parents-to-be through antenatal education classes has been recognised as an important prevention and intervention strategy (Department of Health, 2011)

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