Adequacy of Prenatal Care for Low Income Women with Extended Travel in Rural Settings
Author: Terri Lee Glenn
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 160
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Author: Terri Lee Glenn
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 160
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. General Accounting Office
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Published: 1987
Total Pages: 180
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 1985-02-01
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 0309035309
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDespite recent declines in infant mortality, the rates of low birthweight deliveries in the United States continue to be high. Part I of this volume defines the significance of the problems, presents current data on risk factors and etiology, and reviews recent state and national trends in the incidence of low birthweight among various groups. Part II describes the preventive approaches found most desirable and considers their costs. Research needs are discussed throughout the volume.
Author: Laci Ann Burk
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Published: 2012
Total Pages: 106
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKBarriers exist to accessing prenatal care for low income women throughout the United States, such as scheduling appointments, finding childcare, and paying for prenatal care. Women who reside in rural areas experience barriers to accessing prenatal care unique to their geographical locations. Barriers to accessing prenatal care have been associated with less than optimal health outcomes for both women and infants. The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers to accessing prenatal care that are specific to low income rural women. A qualitative approach was used by conducting telephone interviews using open ended questions with low income women from one rural county in Montana. A sample of 6 women was recruited from the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutritional supplement program in a rural county. Patterns were identified from the interview responses and categorized into themes that allowed for identifying common barriers. The results from this study revealed that low income rural women reported an overall lack of providers who offered prenatal care in their area. Difficulty with scheduling transportation to and from appointments was reported in half of the women, as well as distance to the nearest hospital for 2 of the women. These same 2 women also reported that if a complication arose during pregnancy or if a woman were to have a high risk pregnancy, distance to the nearest hospital or provider would be a barrier. There was difficulty recruiting a larger sample population, therefore the sample size of 6 women was a major limiting factor of this study. Implications for practice included a need for recruitment of providers in rural areas, and the potential use of nurse practitioners for providing high-quality, low cost prenatal care for low income rural women. The implementation of group prenatal care in rural locations and investing in rural communities were also implications for future practice. Lastly, the results from this study may help with future practice and research to help focus on the needs of this unique population for gaining improved access to prenatal care.
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 1988-02-01
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 0309038928
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrenatal care programs have proven effective in improving birth outcomes and preventing low birthweight. Yet over one-fourth of all pregnant women in the United States do not begin prenatal care in the first 3 months of pregnancy, and for some groupsâ€"such as black teenagersâ€"participation in prenatal care is declining. To find out why, the authors studied 30 prenatal care programs and analyzed surveys of mothers who did not seek prenatal care. This new book reports their findings and offers specific recommendations for improving the nation's maternity system and increasing the use of prenatal care programs.
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2002-09-18
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13: 0309169054
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHealth Insurance is a Family Matter is the third of a series of six reports on the problems of uninsurance in the United Sates and addresses the impact on the family of not having health insurance. The book demonstrates that having one or more uninsured members in a family can have adverse consequences for everyone in the household and that the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of all members of a family may be adversely affected if any family member lacks coverage. It concludes with the finding that uninsured children have worse access to and use fewer health care services than children with insurance, including important preventive services that can have beneficial long-term effects.
Author: Jonna Bradley
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 272
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee
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Published: 1988
Total Pages: 244
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Arline Joan Barry
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 162
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Christa L. Holland
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 170
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