Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · May 2011
Evaluation of an infant simulator intervention for teen pregnancy prevention.
To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation as a strategy to influence teens' perceptions of pregnancy and parenting. ⋯ The results of this study suggest that the effectiveness of using infant simulators to influence the perceptions of teens about the reality of teen parenting is minimal.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · May 2011
A "boots on the ground" perspective of caring for the women and children in Afghanistan.
In 1972 Margarete V. Silberberg wrote about her nursing experience when caring for women at a Kabul, Afghanistan, hospital. ⋯ Delivering health care presented the threat of physical harm for the health care team and those who received the care. Afghan women and children continue to experience significant cultural, religious, and social circumstances that limit their education, personal development, protection from abuse, and access to health care.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Nov 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of delayed versus immediate pushing during second stage of labor for nulliparous women with epidural anesthesia.
To determine if the use of delayed pushing after the onset of the second stage of labor decreases the time of active pushing and decreases maternal fatigue. ⋯ We found that by delaying the onset of active pushing for 2 hours after the beginning of the second stage of labor, the time that nulliparous women with epidural anesthesia spent in active pushing was significantly decreased by 27%. Although the delayed pushing group rested for up to 2 hours, the total time in the second stage of labor averaged only 59 minutes longer than the immediate pushing group.