Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Infanti, Jennifer"
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An evaluation of Croí MyAction community lifestyle modification programme compared to standard care to reduce progression to diabetes/pre-diabetes in women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Infanti, Jennifer; Dunne, Fidelma P.; O'Dea, Angela; Gillespie, Paddy; Gibson, Irene; Glynn, Liam G.; Noctor, Eoin; Newell, John; McGuire, Brian E. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background Universal screening using the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) criteria has identified a prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) of 12.4% in women living in ... -
Can Forum Play Contribute to Counteracting Abuse in Health Care? A Pilot Intervention Study in Sri Lanka
Swahnberg, Katarina; Zbikowski, Anke; Wijewardene, Kumudu; Josephson, Agneta; Khadka, Prembarsha; Jeyakumaran, Dinesh; Mambulage, Udari; Infanti, Jennifer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Obstetric violence refers to the mistreatment of women in pregnancy and childbirth care by their health providers. It is linked to poor quality of care, lack of trust in health systems, and adverse maternal and neonatal ... -
Community perceptions on domestic violence against pregnant women in Nepal: a qualitative study
Pun, Kunta Devi; Infanti, Jennifer; Koju, Rajendra; Schei, Berit; Darj, Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: Globally, knowledge of health sector options to respond to domestic violence during pregnancy is increasing, but this topic is under-investigated in Nepal. This gap affects the provision of adequate antenatal ... -
Domestic violence and perinatal outcomes – a prospective cohort study from Nepal
Devi Pun, Kunta; Rishal, Poonam; Darj, Elisabeth; Infanti, Jennifer; Shrestha, Shrinkhala; Lukasse, Mirjam; Schei, Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background Domestic violence is one of the most common forms of violence against women. Domestic violence during pregnancy is associated with adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes. We aimed to assess whether domestic ... -
Domestic Violence and Pregnancy in Nepal - Perceptions, Prevalence, Birth Preparedness and Perinatal Outcomes
Pun, Kunta Devi (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2018:123, Doctoral thesis, 2018)Distinct gender-related social norms and behaviors influence inequalities between men and women and build the foundation for gender-based violence. Violence against women is a major public health problem in all societies, ... -
Exposure to domestic violence influences pregnant women's preparedness for childbirth in Nepal: A cross-sectional study
Devi Pun, Kunta; Rishal, Poonam; Infanti, Jennifer; Bjørngaard, Johan Håkon; Koju, Rajendra; Schei, Berit; Darj, Elisabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective This study aimed to evaluate if domestic violence affected women’s ability to prepare for childbirth. Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) includes saving money, arranging transportation, ... -
Factors shaping political priorities for violence against women-mitigation policies in Sri Lanka
Columbini, Manuela; H Mayhew, Susannah; Lund, Ragnhild; Singh, Navpreet; Swahnberg, Katarina; Infanti, Jennifer; Schei, Berit; Wijewardene, Kumudu (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Although violence against women (VAW) is a global public health issue, its importance as a health issue is often unrecognized in legal and health policy documents. This paper uses Sri Lanka as a case study to ... -
Feasibility of Participatory Theater Workshops to Increase Staff Awareness of and Readiness to Respond to Abuse in Health Care: A Qualitative Study of a Pilot Intervention Using Forum Play among Sri Lankan Health Care Providers
Infanti, Jennifer; Zbikowski, Anke; Wijewardene, Kumudu; Swahnberg, Katarina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Women globally experience mistreatment by health providers during childbirth. Researchers have identified strategies to counteract this type of abuse in health care, but few have been evaluated. We used a theater technique, ... -
How are private medical colleges collaborating with the National TB Control Programme in Nepal, a qualitative study
Harstad, Ingunn; Yogal, Chandra Mandil; Infanti, Jennifer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an enduring public health problem in Nepal. This study aimed to uncover the experiences and attitudes of health workers at Private medical colleges (PMCs) towards the National TB Control ... -
Improving Safety Among Pregnant Women Reporting Domestic Violence in Nepal—A Pilot Study
Rishal, Poonam; Pun, Kunta Devi; Schei, Berit; Bhandari, Buna; Joshi, Sunil Kumar; Swahnberg, Katarina; Infanti, Jennifer; Lukasse, Mirjam (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Introduction: Domestic violence (DV) during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes for both the mother and newborn, and sometimes death. In a low-income country like Nepal, women have few options to leave abusive ... -
Obstetric Violence Is Prevalent in Routine Maternity Care: A Cross-Sectional Study of Obstetric Violence and Its Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Sri Lanka’s Colombo District
Perera, Dinusha Chamanie; Munas, Muzrif; Swahnberg, Katarina; Wijewardene, Kumudu; Infanti, Jennifer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The phenomenon of obstetric violence has been documented widely in maternity care settings worldwide, with scholars arguing that it is a persistent, common, but preventable impediment to attaining dignified health care. ... -
Perceptions on the sexual harassment of female nurses in a state hospital in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study
Adams, Emma A.; Darj, Elisabeth; Wijewardene, Kumudu; Infanti, Jennifer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Background: Sexual harassment occurs within the nursing profession globally, challenging the health and safety of nurses and the quality and efficiency of health systems. In Sri Lanka, no studies have explored this issue ... -
Reasons for participation and non-participation in a diabetes prevention trial among women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus
Infanti, Jennifer; O'Dea, Angela; Gibson, Irene; McGuire, Brian E.; Newell, John; Glynn, Liam G.; O'Neill, Ciaran; Connolly, Susan B.; Dunne, Fidelma P. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle intervention can prevent progression to type 2 diabetes in high risk populations. We designed a randomised ... -
Screening uptake rates and the clinical and cost effectiveness of screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in primary versus secondary care: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
O'Dea, Angela; Infanti, Jennifer; Gillespie, Paddy; Tummon, Olga; Fanous, Samuel; Glynn, Liam G.; McGuire, Brian E.; Newell, John; Dunne, Fidelma P. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background The risks associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are well recognized, and there is increasing evidence to support treatment of the condition. However, clear guidance on the ideal approach to screening ... -
‘Violence exists to show manhood’: Nepali men’s views on domestic violence – a qualitative study
Pun, Kunta Devi; Tjomsland R, Tine; Infanti, Jennifer; Darj, Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: There is significant evidence of the prevalence and factors associated with domestic violence in high and low-income country settings. However, men’s views on domestic violence are still understudied and have ... -
‘When helpers hurt’: Women’s and midwives’ stories of obstetric violence in state health care institutions, Colombo district, Sri Lanka
Dinusha Chamanie, Perera; Lund, Ragnhild; Swahnberg, Katarina; Schei, Berit; Infanti, Jennifer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background The paper explores how age, social position or class, and linguistic and cultural background intersect and place women in varying positions of control and vulnerability to obstetric violence in state health ...