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Postpartum Depression In Women Whose Babies Were Admitted To The Nicu: An Integrative Literature Review, Tara Winkelmann

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Postpartum depression is a major depressive disorder that can occur anytime during pregnancy and for up to a few weeks after giving birth. Postpartum depression affects a significant proportion of women who have given birth, regardless of the birth outcomes. Mothers who had their babies admitted into the NICU face a different postpartum experience than mothers who had healthy babies, which increases their risk for developing postpartum depression.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine if women whose babies were admitted to the NICU were at a higher risk for developing postpartum depression, and how depression screenings …

The Effectiveness Of Psychotherapy In The Treatment Of Postpartum Depression, Elisa De Feo

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

ABSTRACT

Background: Suicide is the second leading cause of death in postpartum women making it a major health priority. Lack of diagnosis, recognition of symptoms, and proactive treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) can lead to devastating effects on the mother and child such as harm or death. The intervention of psychotherapy is recommended as a first line treatment for PPD and is a means by which PPD can be reduced or avoided altogether. This integrative literature review seeks to discover if there is an opportune time in which to initiate psychotherapy interventions in order to reduce or prevent PPD development …

The Role Of Nurses' Knowledge Of Postpartum Complications And Its Effects On Maternal Mortality Rates In The United States: An Integrative Literature Review, Elizabeth Reid

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background:The maternal mortality rate for the United States of America still remains the highest of all developed countries with 20.7 deaths per 100,000 live births with the CDC estimating that 60% of all of the deaths were preventable.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the common causes of maternal mortality and nurses’ knowledge of these issues and how they apply this knowledge to care for and provide discharge education to patients.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted with the key words “maternal mortality, maternal morbidity, postpartum, nurse’s education, complications, quality of care, discharge …

The Effects Of Rape Trauma And Ptsd On The Childbirth Process, Helena Kevorkian

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Sexual trauma, including rape and childhood sexual abuse, takes a toll on the survivor emotionally and physically. With the invasive procedures, physical exposure and feelings of loss of control related to childbirth, the survivor may become triggered and become retraumatized. Through an integrative literature review, the effects of rape trauma and PTSD on the childbirth process were identified.

Objective: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to determine the effects of rape trauma and PTSD on the childbirth process. Through determining the effects, a greater understanding will be gained on how to best approach a situation with …

Formula And Milk Food Insecurity Amongst Infants And Children In Wic Families, Kristen Hench

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Labor Dystocia: Review Of New Acog Cesarean Guidelines, Naviah Soo

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

ABSTRACT

Background: The rate of cesarean has significantly increased over the last decade with labor dystocia being the most common indicator for primary cesarean deliveries. This diagnosis was of labor dystocia was first established in the 1950’s by Emmanual A. Friedman. Due to the stark rise in cesareans, a landmark paper by Zhang challenged his definition of labor dystocia and changed the cesarean guidelines by adjusting the parameters that defined labor dystocia. In 2014, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) introduced these new guidelines with the aim of reducing the rate of cesareans.

Objective: The purpose of this integrative …

Racial Disparities In Maternal Mortality, Natasha Shehade

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Black women die during childbirth at a significantly higher rate than white women. This disparity will be examined using an integrative literature review and the minority stress theory lens.

Objectives: The purpose of this proposed integrative literature review is to identify how the stressors unique to vulnerable communities as outlined by the Minority Stress Theory impact maternal mortality in the United States.

Method: An integrative literature review will be used. An analysis of the literature will be performed to determine common themes in the existing literature.

Findings/Results: The review of literature revealed three common themes: black women who …

Built Food Environment And Perinatal Depression: An Integrative Literature Review, Rachel N. Mileski

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Built food environment contributes to food access and insecurity, which impactsmaternal health due to increased rates of perinatal depression.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review will be to (1) identify contributing factors of built food environments in communities that increase the rate of perinatal depression and (2) evaluate the current intervention programs and methods addressing these factors in order to provide recommendations for further research.

Method: An integrative literature review will be used, in accordance with the Ecological Model, to evaluate contributing factors and suggestions.

Results: Findings from this integrative literature review revealed a link that connects …

The Relationship Of Age, Ethnicity, Parity, And Awareness Of The Midwife’S Role In Selection Of Pregnancy Care Provider In Childbearing Age Women, Marquida Morgan

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Birthing centers inside hospitals may offer women the choice of a pregnancy care provider. Mothers can choose either a physician or a midwife. The rise of birthing centers is parallel to the rise in the demand for midwives. It is essential for the continuous growth of midwives to examine the maternal selection process of pregnancy care providers.

Objectives: The object of the descriptive survey study was examining age, ethnicity, parity, and the awareness of the midwife’s role influence on a woman’s selection of pregnancy care provider. This information would provide midwives with a framework to understand the …