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Childbirth In Incarceration And Nursing Interventions, Breanna Mauk
Childbirth In Incarceration And Nursing Interventions, Breanna Mauk
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Introduction and Background
The number of incarcerated pregnant women is increasing every day. At the same time, their quality of care is decreasing. From being treated like animals by jail staff to having unqualified staff members instructing them during labor, this has to change. Not only is the safety of the woman at risk, but most importantly her unborn baby.
Purpose Statement
Incarcerated pregnant women deserve the same healthcare as anyone else. The PICO question addressed in this paper is the following. In incarcerated pregnant women, how does ineffective health maintenance compared with effective health maintenance affect poor outcomes after …