Women’S Health Disparities And Midwifery Care: Spotlight On New Hampshire,
2010
University of Massachusetts Boston
Women’S Health Disparities And Midwifery Care: Spotlight On New Hampshire, Dorothy Hiersteiner
Publications from the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
New Hampshire faces significant obstacles to serving the nearly 6% of the population living in medically underserved areas. In addition, many residents of New Hampshire are uninsured, limiting their access to vital medical care. According to 2007-8 data, the racial/ethnic breakdown of New Hampshire residents is: 1% African American/black, 2% Hispanic, 94% non-Hispanic white and 3% Other. In 2005, 5.9% of the total New Hampshire population was foreign born.1 Since 1996, New Hampshire has seen increases in low birth weight births, cesarean births2, and infant mortality with racial/ethnic disparities reflected in most maternal and infant indicators.
Women’S Health Disparities And Midwifery Care: Spotlight On Maine,
2010
University of Massachusetts Boston
Women’S Health Disparities And Midwifery Care: Spotlight On Maine, Dorothy Hiersteiner
Publications from the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
With a large percentage of its population living in rural areas, Maine faces obstacles to providing adequate prenatal and maternity care to many women. The vast majority (96.2%) of Maine residents are non-Hispanic white, 1.2% are African American/black, 1.4% are Hispanic and 1.2% have other racial/ethnic backgrounds.
Women’S Health Disparities And Midwifery Care: Spotlight On Vermont,
2010
University of Massachusetts Boston
Women’S Health Disparities And Midwifery Care: Spotlight On Vermont, Dorothy Hiersteiner
Publications from the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
In Vermont, racial and ethnic dispariti es in low birth weight and preterm birth rates exist alongside racial and ethnic disparities in health insurance coverage and use of preventative care. As of 2005, the percentage of racial and ethnic minorities in Vermont was approximately 3.3%, compared to 25% for the nation as a whole. In 2005, 3.4% of the Vermont population was foreign born.
Women’S Health Disparities And Midwifery Care: Spotlight On Rhode Island,
2010
University of Massachusetts Boston
Women’S Health Disparities And Midwifery Care: Spotlight On Rhode Island, Dorothy Hiersteiner
Publications from the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
Rhode Islanders face unique health disparities based on race, ethnicity and location. Just over six percent (6.3%) of the Rhode Island population is living in Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), according to 2008 data. Native American and African American/black communities face particular health disparities, specifically in the areas of reproductive and infant health. In 2008, 79% of the Rhode Island population was non-Hispanic white, while 5% was African-American/black, 11% was Hispanic and 5% had other racial/ethnic backgrounds. In 2005, 12.4% of the total Rhode Island population was foreign born.
The Effects Of Perceived Stress And Attitudes Toward Menopause And Aging On Symptoms Of Menopause,
2010
University of San Francisco
The Effects Of Perceived Stress And Attitudes Toward Menopause And Aging On Symptoms Of Menopause, Marcianna Nosek, Holly Powell Kennedy, Y Beyene, D Taylor, C Gilliss, K Lee
Nursing and Health Professions Faculty Research and Publications
As part of a longitudinal study of midlife women, the aim of this investigation was to describe the intensity of menopausal symptoms in relation to level of perceived stress in a woman’s life and her attitudes toward menopause and aging. Data were collected on 347 women between the ages of 40–50 in Northern California who began the study while pre-menopausal. Women self identified as African American, European American, or Mexican/Central American. Data collected over 3 time points in the first 12 months were used for this analysis. An investigatordeveloped tool for perception of specific types of stress was used. Attitudes …
Factors Influencing Breastfeeding In A Hospital Setting,
2010
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Factors Influencing Breastfeeding In A Hospital Setting, Mary Smith
Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal
Breastfeeding is promoted across the globe as the optimum method of infant feeding (World Health Organization, WHO, 2003). Though there is a plethora of published benefits of breastfeeding for baby and mother, breastfeeding rates are below the national goal of 75% for Healthy People 2010 during early postpartum and considerably lower at six months and at one year (Li et al., 2005; HHS, 2000). Arkansas is significantly below the national average and goals, with only 60% of mothers ever breastfeeding versus 74% nationally (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, 2008). To meet these goals nationally and on a state …
Enhancement Of Critical Thinking In Curriculum Design And Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial For Educators,
2010
Aga Khan University
Enhancement Of Critical Thinking In Curriculum Design And Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial For Educators, Raisa Gul, Shanaz Cassum, Azra Ahmad, Shehla Khan, Tanveer Saeed, Yasmin Parpio
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Critical thinking is an important outcome criterion of higher education in any discipline including nursing. If nursing programs envisaged preparing graduates who are equipped with critical thinking, then the educators who plan and deliver the programs must exhibit higher level thinking in their teaching practices. This paper presents finding of the 1st phase of a National level research study that aims to assess, develop and enhance educators’ critical thinking capacity.
A Survey Comparing The Attitudes Toward Perinatal Bereavement Care Of Nurses From Three Asian Cities,
2010
National University of Singapore, Singapore
A Survey Comparing The Attitudes Toward Perinatal Bereavement Care Of Nurses From Three Asian Cities, Moon Fai Chan, Feng-Lan Lou, David Arthur
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Caring for parents whose infant has died is extremely demanding, difficult, and stressful. In some situations, nurses may experience personal failure, feel helpless, and need to distance themselves from bereaved parents because they are unable to deal with the enormity of the parental feelings of loss. The aim of the study was to describe and compare attitudes toward perinatal bereavement care across a sample of nurses working in five obstetrics and gynecology settings from three Asian cities, as well as the factors associated with these attitudes. A survey was conducted, and 573 nurses were recruited from 2006 to 2007. The …
