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Quantitative Analysis Of Sexual Function In Women Up To 1-Year Postpartum, Amber Kelly
Quantitative Analysis Of Sexual Function In Women Up To 1-Year Postpartum, Amber Kelly
UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
Background. Sexual satisfaction is a strong predictor of relationship satisfaction and a component of general well-being. Changes in sexual behavior are common during pregnancy and the subsequent transition to parenthood. Currently, little literature exists that examines the breadth of factors contributing to decreased female sexual functionality during the postpartum period. Identifying factors associated with decreased female sexual function following childbirth has the potential to improve postpartum women’s sexual satisfaction and overall quality of life. The study seeks to answer the following research questions: RQ 1: What impact has childbirth had on frequency of sexual activity in women within the first …
Unintended Pregnancy Among The Lgbtq+ Population, Kenna M. Barnes
Unintended Pregnancy Among The Lgbtq+ Population, Kenna M. Barnes
UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
Unintended births are related to adverse health outcomes for both parents and children (Mosher, et al., 2012). For the context of this research, unintended will include both mistimed (too early) and unwanted (wanted to avoid pregnancy) pregnancies. Non-heterosexual women, defined as anyone who has same-sex sexual behaviors, attractions, or identities, make up about 5.1% of the population according to Williams Institute (2019). The impact of unintended pregnancy among non-heterosexual individuals is not well understood, creating large disparities in the community. This has manifested in emotional, physical, and social wellness gaps compared to their heterosexual counterparts (Buchmueller & Carpenter, 2010; Everett …
Postpartum Physical Activity And Sleep Levels In Overweight And Normal Weight Mothers, Shane Warehime
Postpartum Physical Activity And Sleep Levels In Overweight And Normal Weight Mothers, Shane Warehime
UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
Objective: Objectively examine postpartum mothers’ physical activity (PA) and sleep. Compare PA and sleep of overweight/obese and normal weight postpartum mothers. Setting: A mid-sized city in the Midwestern United States. Participants: Twenty-one mothers who had an infant at least three months old. Participants were classified as normal weight (n = 8) or overweight (n = 13). Methods: PA and sleep levels were gathered for four days at three time intervals in the six months following childbirth. Wrist-worn Actigraph accelerometers were used to collect data. Results: All participants increased PA over time, especially from visit two to visit three. When separated …