Publications by authors named "Bethany E Jakubowski"
Article Synopsis
- Actively involving pregnant individuals in self-monitoring their health, such as blood pressure and protein levels, is becoming a common practice, especially for those with hypertension.
- Research on self-monitoring blood pressure shows acceptance, but there's limited evidence on self-testing for proteinuria and its impact on traditional maternity care structures.
- A qualitative study involving interviews and focus groups revealed a positive view of participatory monitoring among both pregnant people and professionals, but highlighted concerns about maintaining professional oversight and how healthcare access might be influenced by judgments on who is fit to self-test.
Objective: To determine the accuracy of self-testing for proteinuria during pregnancy.
Design: Diagnostic accuracy study.
Setting: Antenatal clinics, maternity assessment units and inpatient wards at three hospital sites.
Objective: This systematic review examines the qualitative literature on women's experiences of self-managing chronic conditions in pregnancy.
Design: Systematic review of qualitative literature. Searches were performed in PubMed and CINAHL from inception to February 2021.