Public and political awareness of pregnancy loss
Our research in this area
- Media discourses – fatal fetal anomaly, termination of pregnancy for fatal fetal anomaly, perinatal palliative care
- Policy discourses – perinatal death, termination of pregnancy
- Public awareness – stillbirth, miscarriage, fatal fetal anomalies
- Public reaction to perinatal deaths
Key publications
| Category | Category | Keywords | Year | Title | Abstract | Actions |
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Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, Fatal fetal anomaly, Perinatal palliative care, Termination of pregnancy | 2023 |
Critical discourse analysis on the influence of media commentary on fatal fetal anomaly in Ireland |
There are significant misrepresentations in the information being delivered to the public on fatal fetal anomalies. Healthcare professionals need to analyse information available to the public and engage in media literacy and to develop these skills in their patients. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, First-trimester miscarriage, Miscarriage, Second-trimester miscarriage | 2021 |
Reproductive health knowledge about miscarriage: A cross-sectional study of university students |
This cross-sectional study of 746 university students demonstrates a lack of knowledge about miscarriage. Heavy bleeding, cramping and pain were identified as common features for miscarriage; however, knowledge of type of management, and diagnostic tests available was poor. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, First-trimester miscarriage | 2020 |
The general populations’ understanding of first trimester miscarriage: a cross sectional survey |
Less than 3 in 10 people who took part in our nationally representative survey were aware of the incidence of miscarriage. Family, friends and the internet were the main knowledge sources: less than 1 in 6 people engaged with healthcare providers for miscarriage information. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article | Bereavement care, Impact, Neonatal death, Perinatal mortality, Stillbirth | 2020 |
Impact of bereavement care and pregnancy loss services on families: Findings and recommendations from Irish inquiry reports |
Personalised perinatal bereavement care helps families to cope with their loss. Immediate bereavement support must be offered to families by expert maternity staff. Families and relevant clinical staff should be involved in perinatal inquiries. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, Fatal fetal anomaly, Termination of pregnancy, Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomalies | 2019 |
Critical discourse analysis of the joint committee meetings on the eighth amendment of the constitution of Ireland |
The framing of the discourse throughout the meetings of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution likely influenced members’ knowledge, perception, and understanding of key issues, consequently impacting the development of the legislation introduced in 2019. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, Fatal fetal anomaly, Termination of pregnancy, Termination of pregnancy for fetal anomalies | 2019 |
An assessment of UCC students’ knowledge of fatal fetal anomaly and termination of pregnancy for fetal abnormality |
Our study highlights a gap in university student knowledge around fatal fetal anomaly (FFA) and termination of pregnancy for fetal abnormality (TOPFA). More readily available, and accurate, public health and college education campaigns are needed. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, Miscarriage | 2018 |
University students' awareness of causes and risk factors of miscarriage: a cross-sectional study |
This cross-sectional study illustrates that common misunderstandings still prevail regarding the etiology of miscarriage, suggesting a deficiency in formal information and access to information related to reproductive health. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, Fatal fetal anomaly, Termination of pregnancy | 2018 |
An assessment of the general public's knowledge of fatal fetal anomalies |
There is a lack of accurate knowledge on fatal fetal anomaly, its classification, diagnosis, survival, and supports available following a diagnosis of fatal fetal anomaly among the general public. This highlights the need for improved health information about fatal fetal anomaly. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, Stillbirth | 2018 |
The public awareness of stillbirth: an Irish population study |
Irish population study shows low public awareness of stillbirth incidence, risk factors and causes. | More details Read publication |
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Journal Article |
Journal Article | Awareness / Knowledge, Neonatal death, Stillbirth | 2016 |
Reaction on Twitter to a cluster of perinatal deaths: A mixed method study |
Twitter activity provides a useful insight into attitudes towards health-related events. The role of the media in influencing opinion is well-documented and this study highlights the challenges that clinicians face in light of an obstetric media scandal. | More details Read publication |