9 research outputs found
M3: Mujer, Militar y Madre. Un análisis de la maternidad en las Fuerzas Armadas Españolas desde la fenomenología hermenéutica
No full textComo en otros espacios históricamente varoniles, la incorporación de las mujeres a las Fuerzas Armadas ha supuesto, más que un proceso de integración, una asimilación forzosa de los valores institucionales de tradición masculina. Esta masculinización de las mujeres militares ha limitado el impacto que su presencia hubiera podido ejercer en la redefinición de una nueva cultura castrense que conserva prácticamente intacta su esencia.
Por ello, el tradicional antagonismo entre dos conceptos, mujer-madre y hombre soldado, brinda un punto de partida único para un análisis de género de la situación de las mujeres en las Fuerzas Armadas.
En este marco, la presente tesis doctoral ofrece una explicación fenomenológica, acorde a los postulados de Heidegger, del impacto de la maternidad en la salud, el bienestar y desarrollo, tanto personal como profesional, de las mujeres militares. Dicho enfoque ha permitido que fueran las propias madres, a través de sus narrativas, las que esbozaran el camino a seguir hacia un análisis profundo de la maternidad en las Fuerzas Armadas
La pandemia de la COVID-19. Una oportunidad para aprender a conciliar trabajo y familia en las Fuerzas Armadas españolas
No full textThe lockdown, during the first wave of the pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 virus, caused the closure of educational centers, complicating the situation for families with dependent minors. The challenge was even greater among the so-called key workers, such as the personnel of the Spanish Armed Forces (SAF). Given the imbalanced distribution of care tasks in Spain and the minority position of females in the SAF, the situation of military women was potentially critical. Objective. To analyze the use of extraordinary family-work balancing policies, implemented by the Ministry of Defense during the state of emergency, by servicewomen within the SAF. Material and method. A quantitative, cross-sectional, and retrospective study was carried out through an electronic, anonymous and self-administered questionnaire to a sample of 473 military women. Results. During the analyzed period, the percentage of military women using measures to reconcile work and family life slightly increased. However, in cases of couples/ex-partners where both parents are military, the number of fathers benefiting from them doubled. On the other hand, single-mother families opted for the mother to stay at home. Conclusions. The mandatory lockdown changed the usage profile of measures to reconcile work and family within the SAF. Even though there was a greater presence of mothers in single-mother homes, there was also a greater co-responsibility in homes with both military parents. New analyses of the factors that have led to this greater co-responsibility could provide valuable information to reduce the professional consequences of motherhood for women in the SAF.El confinamiento, impuesto durante la primera ola de la pandemia causada por el virus SARS-CoV-2, ocasionó el cierre de centros educativos complicando la situación para las familias con menores a cargo. El desafío fue aún mayor entre los trabajadores denominados «esenciales», como el personal de las Fuerzas Armadas españolas (F.A.S.). Dada la distribución asimétrica de las tareas de cuidado en España y la posición minoritaria de las féminas en la institución armada, la situación de las mujeres mil-itares era potencialmente crítica. Objetivo. Analizar el uso de las medidas extraordinarias de conciliación, implementadas por el Ministerio de Defensa durante el estado de alarma. Material y método. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo, transversal y retrospectivo a través de un cuestionario electrónico, anónimo y autoadministrado a una muestra de 473 mujeres militares. Resultados. Durante el periodo analizado, aumentó ligeramente el porcentaje de mujeres militares que hacían uso de medidas de conciliación familiar. Sin embargo, en casos de parejas/exparejas donde ambos progenitores son militares, se duplicó el número de padres que disfrutaron de ellas. Por su parte, las familias monomarentales optaron por la permanencia de la madre en el domicilio. Conclusiones. El confinamiento cambió el perfil de uso de la conciliación familiar en las F.A.S., con mayor presencia de las madres en hogares monomarentales, pero también mayor corresponsabilidad en hogares con ambos progenitores militares. Nuevos análisis sobre los factores que han propiciado esta mayor corresponsabilidad podrían aportar valiosa información para lograr reducir las consecuencias profesionales de la maternidad en las mujeres de las F.A.S
¿Pueden las autoridades sanitarias parar la medicalización del parto? El caso de España a principios del siglo XX
No full text25 p.The medicalisation of childbirth is a worldwide trend, that has its roots in past centuries. Despite being a widely studied phenomenon, the attempts taken to prevent its spread have rarely been addressed. This research presents the measures taken by the health authorities against the medicalisation of childbirth in Spain, in the early twentieth century. The episode was linked to a famous obstetrician, Miguel Orellano, who published several papers advocating a new method of conducting a delivery. This method involved a great deal of unnecessary intervention that turned delivery into a major surgical procedure. We will see if the health authorities have achieved their goa
The breastfeeding battlefront: a qualitative analysis of testimonies from breastfeeding mothers in the Spanish Armed Forces
No full textIntroducción: En las Fuerzas Armadas, muchas circunstancias aumentan la complejidad de la lactancia en la vuelta al trabajo. Desafortunadamente, solo unas pocas investigaciones se centran en la duración, barreras y facilitadores de la lactancia materna en este ámbito y, hasta la fecha, ninguna se había llevado a cabo en las Fuerzas Armadas españolas. La presente investigación se centra en las experiencias de las madres militares lactantes en servicio en las Fuerzas Armadas españolas. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal, retrospectivo y cualitativo a través de entrevistas individuales como parte de un estudio más amplio sobre la maternidad en las Fuerzas Armadas españolas. Una vez transcritas, se analizaron desde la perspectiva interpretativa de la fenomenología hermenéutica. Resultados: Las Fuerzas Armadas españolas carecen de políticas, información y locales adecuados para apoyar la lactancia materna entre las mujeres militares. Muchas entrevistadas destacaron la importancia de la concienciación de sus superiores y compañeros respecto a la lactancia materna. Aunque la mayoría de las entrevistadas optaron por la lactancia materna exclusiva durante la baja por maternidad, muchas iniciaron la lactancia mixta con leche de fórmula suplementaria al reincorporarse al trabajo. Conclusiones: Sería deseable diseñar un plan de apoyo a las mujeres militares durante esta fase crucial de sus vidas, concienciando a sus filas sobre los innumerables beneficios de la lactancia materna. Además, también sería esencial establecer una red de salas de lactancia en la mayoría de las instalaciones militares.Background: In the Armed Forces, many circumstances enhance the complexity of backtowork breastfeeding. Unfortunately, only a few pieces of research focus on the duration, barriers and enablers of breastfeeding in the Armed Forces; to date, no one has been conducted in the Spanish Armed Forces. The present research focuses on those situations faced by breastfeeding military mothers within the Spanish Armed Forces. Material and Methods: A crosssectional, retrospective, qualitative study was conducted through individual interviews as a part of a broader study on motherhood in the Spanish Armed Forces. Once transcribed, they were analysed from the interpretative perspective of hermeneutic phenomenology. Results: The Spanish Armed Forces lack adequate policies, information and premises to support breastfeeding among servicewomen. Many interviewees stressed the importance of their superiors’ and colleagues’ awareness regarding breastfeeding. Even though most interviewees chose to breastfeed their babies exclusively during maternity leave, many started mixed feeding with supplementary formula when returning to work. Conclusions: It would be desirable to devise a plan to endorse servicewomen through this crucial phase of their lives, raising awareness among its ranks regarding the innumerable benefits of breastfeeding. In addition, establishing a network of breastfeeding rooms on most military premises would also be essential
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and its association with environmental footprints among women of childbearing age in the United Arab Emirates
No full textPurpose: To examine the association of adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) with Environmental Footprints (EFPs) among women of childbearing age in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: Data belonging to a nationally representative sample of 482 women (19–50 years) were derived from a previous survey in the UAE. In face-to-face interviews, participants completed questionnaires addressing sociodemographic, physical activity, and dietary intake characteristics; the latter assessed using a multiple pass 24-h recall. The composite Mediterranean (c-MED) index was used to examine the adherence to the MD. Metrics for the EFPs (water use, energy use, and GHG emissions) were calculated using Life Cycle Analyses. Descriptive statistics and linear regressions were used in data analysis. Results: In the study sample, the distribution of the c-MED scores was skewed to the right, indicating a low adherence to the MD. The lowest contributions to the total c-MED score were observed for legumes (2.9%) and olive oil (1.8%). The EFPs associated with food consumption per 1000 kcal were: water use: 1256.89 ± 544.95 L/day; energy use: 18.01 ± 7.85 MJ/day, and GHG: 2.46 ± 1.46 kg CO2 eq/day. After adjustment for age, energy intake, and potential confounders, being adherent to the MD was associated with 540.57 [95% CI (− 726.6; − 354.54)] units decrease in water use and 0.94 units decrease in GHG emissions [95% CI (− 1.45; − 0.43)]. Conclusions: The findings of this study revealed an inverse association between adherence to the MD and EFPs. As such, the MD may represent a promising dietary strategy to improve health outcomes and reduce the environmental impact. Public health programs addressing the low adherence to the MD among women of childbearing age in the UAE are warranted. © 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany
Immune responses following third COVID-19 vaccination are reduced in patients with hematological malignancies compared to patients with solid cancer.
No full textIn this report from the CAPTURE study (NCT03226886), we demonstrate that a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine boosts neutralizing antibody (NAb) and cellular responses in patients with cancer, including those that had undetectable NAb titers (NAbT) following two vaccine doses or for whom NAbT waned. We have noted that one key member of the CAPTURE consortium—Sanjay Popat—was inadvertently not included in the author list. We now include him as a co-author. There are no additional changes to the declaration of interests statement, since Dr. Popat declares no competing conflict of interest. This author list change is now reflected in the online version of this letter
The impact of severe perinatal events on maternity care providers: a scoping review
No full textBACKGROUND: Severe events during the perinatal period can be experienced as traumatic by pregnant women, their partners or others who are closely involved. This includes maternity care providers who can be affected by being involved in or observing these events. This may have an impact on their personal well-being and professional practice, influencing quality of care. The aim of this study is to map research investigating the impact of severe events during the perinatal period on maternity care providers, and how these experiences affect their well-being and professional practice.METHOD: A scoping review following the manual of the Joanna Briggs Institute was undertaken. The electronic bibliographic databases included PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, SocINDEX, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science and databases for grey literature. Records passing the two-stage screening process were assessed, and their reference lists hand searched. We included primary research papers that presented data from maternity care professionals on the impact of severe perinatal traumatic events. A descriptive content analysis and synthesis was undertaken.RESULTS: Following a detailed systematic search and screening of 1,611 records, 57 papers were included in the scoping review. Results of the analysis identified four categories, which highlighted the impact of traumatic perinatal events on maternity care providers, mainly midwives, obstetricians and nurses: Traumatic events, Impact of traumatic events on care providers, Changes in care providers' practice and Support for care providers; each including several subcategories.CONCLUSION: The impact of traumatic perinatal events on maternity care providers ranged from severe negative responses where care providers moved position or resigned from their employment in maternity care, to responses where they felt they became a better clinician. However, a substantial number appeared to be negatively affected by traumatic events without getting adequate support. Given the shortage of maternity staff and the importance of a sustainable workforce for effective maternity care, the impact of traumatic perinatal events requires serious consideration in maintaining their wellbeing and positive engagement when conducting their profession. Future research should explore which maternity care providers are mostly at risk for the impact of traumatic events and which interventions can contribute to prevention.</p
The impact of severe perinatal events on maternity care providers: a scoping review
No full textBackground Severe events during the perinatal period can be experienced as traumatic by pregnant women, their partners or others who are closely involved. This includes maternity care providers who can be affected by being involved in or observing these events. This may have an impact on their personal well‐being and professional prac‐ tice, influencing quality of care. The aim of this study is to map research investigating the impact of severe events during the perinatal period on maternity care providers, and how these experiences affect their well‐being and pro‐ fessional practice.
Method A scoping review following the manual of the Joanna Briggs Institute was undertaken. The electronic bibliographic databases included PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, SocINDEX, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science and databases for grey literature. Records passing the two‐stage screening process were assessed, and their reference lists hand searched. We included primary research papers that presented data from maternity care professionals on the impact of severe perinatal traumatic events. A descriptive content analysis and synthesis was undertaken.
Results Following a detailed systematic search and screening of 1,611 records, 57 papers were included in the scop‐ ing review. Results of the analysis identified four categories, which highlighted the impact of traumatic perinatal events on maternity care providers, mainly midwives, obstetricians and nurses: Traumatic events, Impact of traumatic events on care providers, Changes in care providers’ practice and Support for care providers; each including several subcategories.
Conclusion The impact of traumatic perinatal events on maternity care providers ranged from severe negative responses where care providers moved position or resigned from their employment in maternity care, to responses where they felt they became a better clinician. However, a substantial number appeared to be negatively affected by traumatic events without getting adequate support. Given the shortage of maternity staff and the importance of a sustainable workforce for effective maternity care, the impact of traumatic perinatal events requires seri‐
ous consideration in maintaining their wellbeing and positive engagement when conducting their profession. Future research should explore which maternity care providers are mostly at risk for the impact of traumatic events and which interventions can contribute to prevention.publishedVersio
¿Tecnología o acompañamiento del parto? La relación profesional sanitario-gestante en España a lo largo del siglo XX
No full textIn Spain, like in other countries, during the 20th century, hospital care for childbirth progressively displaced homebirth. In the clinical settings, the relationship between health professionals and pregnant women underwent major transformations, mainly due to the loss of choice for women in labour during the obstetric process. At the same time, protocols and scientific advances, such as cardiotocographic monitoring, led to the technification and medicalisation of childbirth, which in turn had implications for the relationship between pregnant women and healthcare professionals, who were not always aware of how all these transformations affected women during the labour.En España, como en otros países del entorno, durante el siglo XX, la atención al parto hospitalario fue desplazando progresivamente al parto domiciliario. En el entorno clínico, la relación de los profesionales sanitarios con las gestantes sufrió grandes transformaciones, derivadas, fundamentalmente, de la pérdida de las posibilidades de elección de las parturientas durante el proceso obstétrico. Paralelamente, los protocolos y los adelantos científicos, como la monitorización cardio-tocográfica, propiciaron la tecnificación y medicalización del parto, lo que a su vez tuvo implicaciones en la relación entre gestantes y profesionales sanitarios, quienes no siempre fueron conscientes de cómo todas estas transformaciones afectaban a las mujeres durante parto
