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Nursing-Related Interventions To Obstetric Violence: A Literature Review, Annaliece M. Balensiefen
Nursing-Related Interventions To Obstetric Violence: A Literature Review, Annaliece M. Balensiefen
Honors Undergraduate Theses
The aim of this literature search was to explore the prevalence of obstetric violence and identify nursing interventions that could potentially prevent the mistreatment of pregnant women in the United States healthcare system. Background: The topics of obstetric violence and healthcare disparities have been gaining awareness. Other countries have a larger body of research for obstetric violence compared to the U.S. Methods: CINAHL Plus with Full Text and MEDLINE databases were utilized. Global perspectives were considered in conjunction with the U.S. and specifically Florida. Healthcare disparities in obstetric care were identified, based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexuality, disability, …