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Pioneer baby: suggestions for pre- and postnatal health promotion programs from rural English and Spanish-speaking pregnant and postpartum women
- Source :
- Journal of Behavioral Medicine. October, 2018, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p653, 15 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- In the United States, more than 9 million rural women (15-44 years old) experience limited access and delivery of reproductive healthcare services. Rurality coupled with lower socio-economic status are associated with increased maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain in-depth information from underserved English- and Spanish-speaking pregnant and postpartum rural women on what they would value in a health promotion program. Three focus group sessions were conducted exploring four domains: (1) physical activity, (2) dietary habits, (3) fetal movement/kick counts, and (4) breastfeeding and other support resources. Five overarching themes were observed across domains, with the following health promotion needs: (1) information on safe exercises, (2) advice on healthy food and drink, (3) breastfeeding support, (4) guidance on counting fetal movement, and (5) self- and peer-education. Study findings will inform intervention programming that aims to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes.<br />Author(s): Lisette T. Jacobson [sup.1] , Rosalee Zackula [sup.1] , Michelle L. Redmond [sup.1] , Jennifer Duong [sup.1] , Tracie C. Collins [sup.1] Author Affiliations: (Aff1) 0000 0001 2106 0692, [...]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01607715
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Journal of Behavioral Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.558584221
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-018-9930-y