Emergency Department Utilization for Substance Use Disorder During Pregnancy and Postpartum in the United States (2006–2016)
We aimed to better understand emergency department (ED) use, admission patterns, and demographics for substance use disorder in pregnancy and postpartum (SUDPP). (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - June 3, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Emma Giuliani, Courtney D. Townsel, Li Jiang, Dayna J. Leplatte-Ogini, Martina T. Caldwell, Erica E. Marsh Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Aggression in Military Members With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Is Associated With Intimate Partner Health-Related Quality of Life
We aimed to examine the relationship between service member/veteran (SMV) aggression and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in their intimate partners. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - May 25, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Tracey A. Brickell, Louis M. French, Megan M. Wright, Rael T. Lange Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Health Equity Considerations in State Bills Related to Doula Care (2015 –2020)
Racial inequities in birth outcomes persist in the United States. Doula care may help to decrease inequities and improve some perinatal health indicators, but access remains a challenge. Recent doula-related state legislative action seeks to improve access, but the prioritization of equity is unknown. We reviewed recent trends in doula-related legislation and evaluated the extent to which new legislation addresses racial health equity. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - May 21, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: S. Michelle Ogunwole, J'Mag Karbeah, Debra G. Bozzi, Kelly M. Bower, Lisa A. Cooper, Rachel Hardeman, Katy Kozhimannil Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Telehealth for contraceptive services during the COVID-19 pandemic: Provider perspectives
This study explored providers ’ experiences with contraceptive care via telehealth. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - May 16, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lavanya Rao, Alison B. Comfort, S. Sei Dojiri, Suzan Goodman, Jennifer Yarger, Nishant Shah, Connie Folse, Maya Blum, Julia Hankin, Cynthia C. Harper Source Type: research
Impacts of Medicaid Expansion on Health Insurance and Coverage Transitions among Women with or at Risk for HIV in the United States
As employment, financial status, and residential location change, people can gain, lose, or switch health insurance coverage, which may affect care access and health. Among Women's Interagency HIV Study participants with HIV and participants at risk for HIV attending semiannual visits at 10 U.S. sites, we examined whether the prevalence of coverage types and rates of coverage changes differed by HIV status and Medicaid expansion in their states of residence. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - May 11, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Andrew Edmonds, Nadya Belenky, Adebola A. Adedimeji, Mardge H. Cohen, Gina Wingood, Margaret A. Fischl, Elizabeth T. Golub, Mallory O. Johnson, Daniel Merenstein, Joel Milam, Deborah Konkle-Parker, Tracey E. Wilson, Adaora A. Adimora Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Advancing Health Equity through Inclusive and Equitable Publication Practices at Women's Health Issues
Tremendous advances in women's health have occurred in the 30 years since the launch of Women's Health Issues, yet not all women have benefited equally (Vyas et al., 2021). Inequities in health outcomes by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity reflect structural racism and other systemic inequities, as well as institutional and interperso nal racism, and other intersecting forms of discrimination that individuals encounter as they seek health care. Today, we are deep in the midst of a national and global reckoning around racism, other forms of inequality and discrimination—including but not limited ...
Source: Womens Health Issues - May 2, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Amita N. Vyas, Jodie G. Katon, Tracy A. Battaglia, Priya Batra, Liz Borkowski, Kevin D. Frick, Alison Hamilton, Madina Ag énor, Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, Chloe E. Bird, Katy Backes Kozhimannil, Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo Tags: Editor's Note Source Type: research
Contents
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Source: Womens Health Issues - May 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Women's Health Issues (WHI) is a peer-reviewed, bimonthly, multidisciplinary journal that publishes research and review manuscripts related to women's health care and policy. As the official journal of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health, it is dedicated to improving the health and health care of all women throughout the lifespan and in diverse communities. The journal seeks to inform health services researchers, health care and public health professionals, social scientists, policymakers, and others concerned with women's health. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - May 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Future Pregnancy Considerations after Premature Birth of an Infant Requiring Intensive Care: A Qualitative Study
Postpartum contraception counseling and method use vary widely among patients who had a preterm birth. We performed this study to explore what issues and concerns individuals with preterm infants requiring intensive care describe as influencing their postpartum contraceptive choices. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - April 28, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Melissa J. Chen, Laura R. Kair, E. Bimla Schwarz, Mitchell D. Creinin, Judy C. Chang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Physical Activity and Sedentary Time Among Mothers of School-Aged Children: Differences in Accelerometer-Derived Pattern Metrics by Demographic, Employment, and Household Factors
This study examined multivariable associations between demographic, employment, and household factors and day-level pattern metrics. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - April 28, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Bridgette Do, Jennifer Zink, Tyler B. Mason, Britni R. Belcher, Genevieve F. Dunton Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Adverse Childhood Experiences among Reproductive Age Women: Findings from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with many negative health outcomes. Despite this well-documented association, most research on how health conditions affect women's preconception and perinatal health overlooks ACEs. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - April 22, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Laura Hurley, Audrey Stillerman, Joe Feinglass, Christine Percheski Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Satisfaction, Resignation, and Dissatisfaction with Long-Acting Reversible Contraception among Low-Income Postpartum Texans
Prior longitudinal studies of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) satisfaction and continuation guaranteed their participants access to LARC removal. Under real-world conditions, LARC users who wish to discontinue may experience barriers to LARC removal. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - April 19, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Elizabeth J. Ela, Kathleen Broussard, Katie Hansen, Kristen L. Burke, Lauren Thaxton, Joseph E. Potter Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Association of Provider Specialty With Abortion-Related Morbidity and Adverse Events Among Patients Having Procedural and Medication Abortions
In this study, we compared major and any abortion-related morbidity and adverse events in abortion care provided by physicians of other specialties versus OBGYNs. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - April 15, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Dolly Patel, Guodong Liu, Sarah C.M. Roberts, Douglas L. Leslie, Carol S. Weisman, Sarah Horvath, Cynthia H. Chuang Tags: Original article Source Type: research
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy during the perinatal period: Understanding psychological and cultural factors to improve care and address racial/ethnic health inequities
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Source: Womens Health Issues - April 12, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Micheline R. Anderson, Erica J. Hardy, Cynthia L. Battle Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Abortion Aftercare Instructions in the United States: A Content Analysis of Patient Handouts
At the clinical visit for abortion care, patients typically receive a handout with information about what to expect and how to care for themselves after the abortion. Published guidelines give little to no guidance regarding the content of postabortion instructions. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - April 12, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Zoey Thill, Dyanna Charles, Ariana H. Bennett, Allison Paul, Marji Gold Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
