Abstract Submission Form
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery
33rd Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research Conference 2014
Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th February 2014
I/We wish to present a
Poster
or an Oral Presentation
Title (i.e. Mr,
Ms, Dr)
Ms
First Name
Sylvia
√
Surname
Qualifications
Doctoral Midwifery
Student, MSc (Women’s Health), RGN, RM,
PHN.
Murphy Tighe
Employer/University
School of
Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin
(Presenter qualifications only will appear in the Book of Abstracts)
Postal Address
Lemanaghmore, Newmarket on Fergus, Co Clare
Email address
smurphyt@tcd.ie
Authors
Sylvia Murphy Tighe
1;
4;
5;
Tel. Number
2;
086-4035048
Professor Joan Lalor
3;
6;
NB: Qualifications for authors other than the presenter are not required for the Book of Abstracts
Presenter Name & Qualifications (Only if different from 1st Author)
Area of Research:
Ongoing Research
√
Completed Research
Other
Is this your first time presenting at an International Conference?
Yes
All Paper & Poster Presentations take place on 20th February 2014
No
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ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Abstract Title
The KISS Study: The Context and Implications of Concealed
Pregnancy
Abstract (maximum 300 words)
Background:
The KISS Study is being undertaken to understand the processes involved in Concealed
Pregnancy. This paper will present the context and background to the KISS study and the
implications of concealed pregnancy. The paper will present a review of the literature in relation
to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality associated with concealed pregnancy.
Concealed pregnancy is a significant public health issue and represents a real challenge to health
and social care practitioners.
Aim and objectives:
The paper aims to highlight the importance of concealed pregnancy and its’ implications for
women, babies and indeed society.
Methods:
A review of the literature in relation to the maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality
associated with concealed pregnancy will be presented.
Analysis and Results:
There are significant implications in relation to concealed pregnancy and maternal and neonatal
outcomes. Risks of concealment to the mother include an absence of/ inadequate antenatal care,
unassisted birth, unprepared for childbirth, poor adaptation postpartum, emotional distress,
obstetric complications or maternal death. Risks for the infant include failure to detect anomalies
amenable to treatment, low birth weight, SGA, birth injuries and admission to NICU. Newborn
abandonment, infanticide and neonaticide are closely associated with concealed pregnancy. The
impact of concealment on attachment is unknown. Recurrence of concealed pregnancy may be a
feature.
Recommendations:
More research is urgently required in relation to concealed pregnancy to fully understand the
extent of the problem it presents. Understanding the concept of concealed pregnancy is
important for developing research, policy responses and services for women and babies.
Please do not include any information which can identify the researcher in this section as the
abstract is reviewed blind
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Please send completed abstracts to nursingconf@rcsi.ie using Word or PDF format only.
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The closing date for submission of abstracts is the 25th October 2013 – following this they will
be reviewed by the Conference Scientific Committee.
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Abstracts will be published in the Conference Proceedings exactly as submitted in this form
and no corrections will be made. Please pay particular attention to grammar, spelling and
typography.
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Thank you for submitting your abstract, you will hear from the college in due
course. We look forward to seeing you in February 2014.