Self-efficacy is one of the most ubiquitous term found in social, psychological, counselling,
education, clinical and health literatures. The purpose of this chapter is to describe and …

Background Maternal mortality due to pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum is a global
challenge. Particularly, in low-and lower-income countries, the outcomes of these …

Introduction Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common psychiatric condition during the
postnatal period that negatively impacts the well-being of both the mother and her infant …

Digital parenting programs aim to increase program access, improve psychosocial
outcomes for parents and children, and support triage to targeted interventions where …

Background Pregnancy and the postpartum period are times when women are at increased
risk for depression and mental problems. This may also negatively affect the foetus. Thus …

Background Increasingly, parents use child health promotion apps to find health information.
An overview of child health promotion apps for parents currently does not exist. The scope of …

Problem Preterm birth is a stressful event. Paternal experiences of having a preterm infant
indicate a need for tailored support. However, it is unclear which interventions work best …

Purpose This study investigated the effect of internet-based prenatal interventions among
pregnant women. Methods Articles regarding randomized controlled trials of internet-based …

Objective Parents face many challenges during the perinatal period and are at risk for
mental health issues, especially during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic …

Background Adjusting to new or additional parenting responsibilities increases stress and
affects parental well-being. Existing research has highlighted both parents' desire to receive …