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The Use Of Electroacupuncture For Cervical Ripening In Pregnant Women, Becky A. Nauta
The Use Of Electroacupuncture For Cervical Ripening In Pregnant Women, Becky A. Nauta
Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to compare cervical ripening outcomes, based on Bishop scoring methodology, of pregnant women receiving usual care treatment (UC) with those receiving electroacupuncture plus UC. A sample of 36 pregnant women completing their 39th week of gestation was randomized into one of the two groups. The women in the UC group continued to meet with their provider on a weekly basis until delivery. The women in the electroacupuncture plus usual care group met with their provider on a weekly basis and also received electroacupuncture treatments: three in the 39th gestational week and two in …
Human Papillomavirus And Its Impact On Vulnerable Populations, Harpriya Kaur
Human Papillomavirus And Its Impact On Vulnerable Populations, Harpriya Kaur
Theses & Dissertations
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. The infection is higher in certain racial/ethnic groups and those who are immunocompromised including pregnant women. Because immune system is suppressed during pregnancy, women are at higher risk of various types of infection including HPV, a known risk factor for pregnancy complications. However, its role in adverse pregnancy outcomes is unclear. Another high risk population is Northern Plain American Indian. In the Northern Plains region, American Indian women have significantly higher rate of HPV infection than white counterparts and are infected with different types of HPVs than the general population. …