Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Mar 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyTub bathing improves thermoregulation of the late preterm infant.
To compare body temperature of the late preterm infant after 24 hours of life at three time points before and after immersion tub bathing or sponge bathing. We hypothesized that late preterm infants achieve significantly improved thermoregulation when bathed by immersion tub bath compared to traditional sponge bathing. ⋯ The study findings support the hypothesis that late preterm infants who are tub bathed experience significantly less body temperature variability and an overall higher body temperature following the bathing procedure.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of labor support from close female relative on labor and maternal satisfaction in a Thai setting.
To evaluate the efficacy of a close female relative providing emotional and physical support during active labor and birth. ⋯ A close female relative was effective in providing supportive care during labor and delivery. The integration of this nursing intervention for women and their families at public hospitals in Thailand is supported.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Nov 2011
Social cognitive and clinical factors associated with HPV vaccine initiation among urban, economically disadvantaged women.
To learn more about human papilloma virus (HPV) knowledge and vaccination among teens and young women age 13 to 26 years from an economically disadvantaged, urban community. Our aim was to identify common beliefs about HPV vaccine initiation and describe the relationship between attitudes, norms, perceived control, and intention to receive HPV vaccine, drawing from the theory of planned behavior (TPB). ⋯ Barriers to HPV vaccine initiation were identified, and strong preliminary evidence supports use of the TPB to guide programs to promote urban, economically disadvantaged young women's intent to begin the HPV vaccine.