A Socio-Ecological Approach to Understanding the Perinatal Care Experiences of People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Ontario, Canada
Accessible and quality care during the perinatal period is critical for optimal maternal and neonatal health. Using the socio-ecological model, the purpose of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators that shape the perinatal care experiences of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - September 20, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Momina Khan, Hilary K. Brown, Yona Lunsky, Kate Welsh, Susan M. Havercamp, Laurie Proulx, Lesley A. Tarasoff Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Estimating Prevalence of Abortion Using List Experiments: Findings from a Survey of Women in Delaware and Maryland
Widespread underreporting of abortion persists in survey data. The list experiment, a measurement tool designed to elicit truthful responses to sensitive questions, may alleviate underreporting. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - September 20, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Alexandra Kissling, Heide M. Jackson Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Changes in U.S. Healthcare Provider Practices Related to Emergency Contraception
The objective of this analysis was to assess the percentage of health care providers reporting frequent provision of select EC practices around the time of and after the release of the U.S. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - September 9, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: H. Pamela Pagano, Lauren B. Zapata, Kathryn M. Curtis, Maura K. Whiteman Source Type: research
Interpersonal Violence and Contraceptive Method Use by Women Sex Workers
More than one-half of women sex workers (sex workers) in the United States experience interpersonal violence, defined as physical or sexual violence, by sexual partners, including clients or intimate partners. Women experiencing interpersonal violence by intimate partners often choose hidden, woman-controlled contraception (e.g., intrauterine devices, pills, or sterilization) because fear of violence can impede condom negotiation. Yet, little is known about how interpersonal violence relates to contraception among sex workers who may have different sexual partner perpetrators (clients and intimate partners). (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - September 4, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jessica L. Zemlak, Rebecca Hamilton White, Danielle Friedman Nestadt, Kamila A. Alexander, Ju Nyeong Park, Susan G. Sherman 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 - September 1, 2021 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Contents
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Source: Womens Health Issues - September 1, 2021 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Military Sexual Trauma and Adverse Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Comorbidity in Women Veterans
We examined the health correlates of MST in the largest sample of U.S. women veterans studied to date. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - August 31, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jennifer A. Sumner, Kristine E. Lynch, Benjamin Viernes, Jean C. Beckham, Gregorio Coronado, Paul A. Dennis, Chi-hong Tseng, Ramin Ebrahimi Source Type: research
Staff and Patient Perspectives on Bystander Intervention Training to Address Patient-Initiated Sexual Harassment in Veterans Affairs Healthcare Settings
One in four women veteran patients experience public harassment by men veterans at Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities. Bystander intervention training —teaching bystanders to identify harassment, assess appropriate responses, and safely intervene before, during, or after an event—is a popular strategy for addressing harassment in military and education settings. We explored staff and veteran patient perspectives on bystander intervention train ing to address harassment of women veterans in VA health care settings. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - August 25, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Karissa M. Fenwick, Sharyn J. Potter, Ruth Klap, Karen E. Dyer, Mark R. Relyea, Elizabeth M. Yano, Tana M. Luger, Alicia A. Bergman, Joya G. Chrystal, Alison B. Hamilton Source Type: research
Pregnant Smokers ’ Intention to Switch From Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes: A Reasoned Action Approach
This study used the reasoned action approach (RAA) to examine 1) factors associated with pregnant smokers ’ intention to switch from cigarettes to e-cigarettes and 2) the influence that intention to switch had on future expectations to resume cigarette use post-partum. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - August 25, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Page D. Dobbs, Paul Branscum, Amy M. Cohn, Alayna P. Tackett, Ashley L. Comiford Source Type: research
A Scoping Review of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Postpartum Period in Active Duty U.S. Military Women
Women in the U.S. military encounter unique challenges during the perinatal period that are driven by military requirements for mission readiness. The purpose of this scoping review was to systematically examine the extent, range, and nature of the literature on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period of active duty military women. A secondary aim was to identify leverage points for changes to improve perinatal health of servicewomen. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - August 25, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Stacey E. Iobst, Denise C. Smith, Natasha I. Best, Rhonda J. Allard, Lori L. Trego Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Promoting Military Women's Health Policy Development through the Lens of the Social Ecological Model for Military Women's Health
The goal of this supplemental issue of Women's Health Issues is to present the evidence on seven topics that are pertinent to the health of active duty military women (unplanned pregnancy, cervical cancer, sexually transmitted infections, adjustment disorders, obstetrics, breastfeeding, and sleep) as revealed by scoping review methods. The findings of each scoping review were synthesized within the framework of a social ecological model for military women's health (SEM-MWH), which allowed the authors to identify potential areas of research and local, organizational, or national policies that could improve the health of mil...
Source: Womens Health Issues - August 25, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lori L. Trego Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
A Scoping Review of Unintended Pregnancy in Active Duty United States Military Women
The purpose of this scoping review was to apply the Social Ecological Model for Military Women's Health to literature on unintended pregnancy (UIP) to answer the question: In United States active duty military women (population) with the potential for UIP (context), what is known about risk factors, prevention, and pregnancy outcomes (concepts)? (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - August 25, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Candy Wilson, Angela Kornegay Phillips, Stacey E. Iobst, Evan R. Myers, Lori Trego, Rhonda J. Allard, Ryan Landoll Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Adjustment Disorders in U.S. Active Duty Military Women: A Scoping Review for the Years 2000 to 2018
Adjustment disorder (AD) is the most common mental health diagnosis in the U.S. military and is more than twice as likely to be diagnosed in active duty servicewomen as compared with male servicemembers. The literature on ADs, particularly in female servicemembers, has not been reviewed yet. We conducted a scoping review of the literature to explore the degree of research activity and summarize current literature gaps. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - August 25, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jouhayna Bajjani-Gebara, Sherrie L. Wilcox, John W. Williams, Andrzej S. Kosinski, Rhonda J. Allard, Candy Wilson, Ryan Landoll Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
A Social Ecological Model for Military Women's Health
U.S. military women's health (MWH) is influenced by unique life experiences while serving in combat and combat support roles in the armed forces. Daily accomplishment of the military mission exposes women to occupational, physical, and psychosocial factors that affect their health status. Here, we present the theoretical framework for a social ecological model (SEM) for MWH. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - August 25, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lori L. Trego, Candy Wilson Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Sexually Transmitted Infections in U.S. Military Women: A Scoping Review 2000 –2018
High rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been documented among U.S. military servicemembers. The purpose of this scoping review is to evaluate the literature to determine what is known about the risk factors, preventive measures, and health outcomes regarding STIs among active duty servicewomen. (Source: Womens Health Issues)
Source: Womens Health Issues - August 25, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Dawnkimberly Hopkins, Candy Wilson, Rhonda Allard Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
