Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Mar 2010
Factors associated with control of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes among low-income women in West Virginia.
Adequate control of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes, requires management. Low-income women living in rural areas with limited health services may experience special challenges in managing chronic conditions. ⋯ High proportions of women in the WV-WISEWOMAN project had uncontrolled hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes at baseline. These study results should be used to inform programs seeking to increase access to health services in order to reduce consequences of uncontrolled chronic conditions.
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Journal of women's health · Mar 2010
Detection, treatment, and referral of perinatal depression and anxiety by obstetrical providers.
This study aimed to assess the rates of detection, treatment, and referral of maternal depression and anxiety by obstetrical providers during pregnancy and at 6 weeks postpartum. ⋯ These findings indicate that detection, treatment, and referral of perinatal depression by obstetrical providers are seriously lacking and need to be addressed.