Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Aug 2021
Prenatal Anxiety and Depression: Treatment Uptake, Barriers, and Facilitators in Midwifery Care.
Background: While many women experience prenatal symptoms of anxiety and/or depression (PSAD), treatment uptake rates are relatively low. Left untreated, symptoms can unfavorably affect maternal and infant health. The first aim of this study was to identify the treatment uptake rate and modalities of treatment received in a community sample of Dutch pregnant women. ⋯ Conclusions: Relatively few pregnant women received treatment for PSAD. Midwives play an essential role in identifying and referring women for treatment. Routine screening may be a starting point to offer support and, if needed, referral.
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Journal of women's health · Aug 2021
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine in Pregnant Women: Views and Experiences of Obstetrician-Gynecologists.
Background: Seasonal influenza vaccination rates among pregnant women remain well below the Healthy People 2020 target of 80%. Obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) recommendations are a critical means of encouraging pregnant women to get vaccinated, but there are limited data about their views. Materials and Methods: A nationally representative survey of 506 practicing OB/GYNs was completed between October 26, 2015, and May 8, 2016. ⋯ Conclusions: OB/GYNs across the country largely support seasonal flu vaccination among pregnant women. Nonetheless, safety is a concern for them and their patients. Outreach to support clinician decisions and conversations with pregnant patients may be most needed among older physicians, those in smaller practices, and those without academic affiliation.
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Journal of women's health · Aug 2021
Folate Levels by Time Since Last Live Birth Among U.S. Women, 2007-2016.
Background: Folate depletion in the postpartum period may increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes for women with a short interpregnancy interval following a live birth. We sought to examine folate levels by time since last live birth among U. S. women. ⋯ Conclusions: Folate levels are highest in the first year postpartum compared with other time periods within a woman's reproductive lifespan. These findings do not support the idea that postpartum U. S. women are depleted in folate, on average.
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Journal of women's health · Aug 2021
Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality.
Multisectoral investments over the past decade have accelerated the growth of Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) programs across the United States. The U. S. ⋯ S. jurisdictions supporting MMRCs in 25 states. With increased investment in programs nationally, the CDC has designed a performance management framework to identify areas for improvement or sustained achievement and standardize measurement of key process benchmarks across programs. This article presents a report on the baseline measures collected through this performance management approach and suggests key partnerships required to continue to accelerate progress toward the elimination of preventable maternal mortality in the United States.