Prenatal psychosocial assessment, validation study of the ALPHA-NL: abstract
conference paper
A head start and positive early childhood experiences form a fundament for life. Approximately one in seven babies in the Netherlands is born in sub-optimal conditions (Waelput et al, 2017) and most child abuse and neglect is inflicted in the first three years (Alink et al, 2011). Most risk factors for adversity can however be recognized during pregnancy and preventive interventions can be put into place when screening is during pregnancy is conducted. The ALPHA-NL (Antenatal Psychosocial Health Assessment), originally from Canada (Reid et al, 1998), is a comprehensive but short self-report questionnaire for pregnant women. Midwives were trained to discuss psychosocial issues with their clients in a solution focused and shared decision manner. In response to recognized issues and risk factors referral in collaboration with youth public health care is essential. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability and concurrent criterium validity of the ALPHA-NL. Six midwifery practices and one obstetric hospital department participated. ALPHA’s-NL and results from 173 pregnant women were compared with validated reference questionnaires and an assessment interview with a youth public health care nurse. (Preliminary) results and implications for youth public health care will be presented and discussed.
TNO Identifier
869486
Publisher
European Union for School and University Health and Medicine (EUSUHM)
Source title
Youth Health Care in Europe: Changing contexts Influencing youth and their surroundings, 20th European Union for School and University Health and Medicine (EUSUHM) 11-13 September Rotterdam, Netherland
Place of publication
Rotterdam
Pages
84