Browsing National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) - Event Materials by Posting Date
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Factors Influencing Breastfeeding Duration and Cessation Among U.S. Military Personnel: A Descriptive/Exploratory Electronic Survey
(2016-11-07)Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to address the national public health issue of breastfeeding initiation and sustainment in relation to evidence-based practice recommendations by identifying factors associated ... -
Third Trimester Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Pregnant Teens
(2016-11-07)Purpose: The purpose of this project was to implement a practice change in a clinic caring for underserved pregnant teens to align with national standard of care guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... -
Facilitating Female Sexual Function Assessment
(2016-11-07)Purpose: The purpose of this project was to facilitate the conversation about sexual function at the annual visit. The goal was to create an efficient, standardized way for a provider to assess the patient's concerns ... -
Patient Satisfaction and Provider Preference with OTC Topical Azole Antifungal Agents
(2016-11-07)Purpose: In the past, patients needed a healthcare provider (HCP) to treat vulvovaginal candida infections (VVC). With the advert of OTC azole treatments, most patients self-treated prior to contacting their HCP. Therefore, ... -
Use of a standardized education tool to increase patient selection of highly effective contraception
(2016-11-07)Purpose: The purpose of this project was to increase patient acceptance of LARC through the use of a standardized educational tool that has been demonstrated to be effective in assisting women to make informed decisions ... -
Physical activity trends among minority women
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To present and analyze physical activity participation trends, prevalence, and areas of strategic development among minority (Black and Latina) women. Methodology: Secondary analysis of data from the National ... -
Obstetrical Healthcare Providers' Knowledge of the 2009 IOM Guidelines for Weight Gain in Pregnancy; Clinical Integration and Implications
(2016-11-07)Purpose: More than 35.8% of the US population is obese; 45% of pregnant women are overweight and thus, are at risk for numerous negative perinatal outcomes. Healthcare providers are faced with the challenges of having ... -
Mending the Mother: An Exercise Based Approach in the Management of Postpartum Depression
(2016-11-07)Purpose: PPD is one of the most common psychiatric diagnoses or illnesses affecting women worldwide (Khan, 2011). An estimated one in seven women will experience PPD and the rate increases to 41% among mothers who suffered ... -
Patient Acceptance of Decreased Cervical Cancer Screening Frequency in an Urban Practice
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To examine women's preferences for cervical cancer screening frequency in a large, multiethnic urban medical practice Methodology: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was used. A convenience sample of ... -
Contraceptive use, counseling given and occurrence of venous thrombus embolism (VTE) in adolescent systemic lupus erythematosus patients (SLE)
(2016-11-07)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the contraceptive needs among SLE patients. The secondary aim was to evaluate side effects associated with contraceptive use such as VTE and weight gain. Methodology: ... -
Interdisciplinary education: 5 A's Model for effective weight management counseling
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To increase providers' usage of the two 'Assist' and 'Arrange' steps of the 5 A's Model in the areas of weight management action plans, dietitian referrals, and follow-up appointments. The 5 A's Behavioral Change ... -
Streamlining time to diagnosis and treatment of gestational diabetes
(2016-11-07)Purpose/Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects approximately 240,000 pregnancies annually and is associated with maternal adverse events (hypertension, preeclampsia, polyhydramnios, preterm delivery) and ... -
Implementation of a comprehensive clinical toolkit for postpartum depression screening: Breaking barriers in women's health care
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To address provider barriers to increase awareness of postpartum depression (PPD) and facilitate screening of PPD within eight weeks following introduction of the Postpartum Depression Screening Toolkit ... -
Promoting Adherence to Care for Women Diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
(2016-11-07)Improve adherence to care by providing patient teaching for women diagnosed with GDM in the clinic setting. Summary: Participants were enrolled once diagnosed with GDM, consent was obtained. The Diabetes Knowledge ... -
Impact of community breastfeeding support group on duration rates at 3 months
(2017-12-14)Problem: In Florida, 77% of mothers initiate breastfeeding; however, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates at three months fall to 38.9% below the Healthy People 2020 goal of 46.2%. Purpose/Aim: To examine the impact of ... -
Provider adherence to adolescent sexual behavior risk reduction assessment guidelines
(2017-12-14)Purpose: Sexual behavior assessment and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination reduce sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy risk in adolescents’. The purpose of this study was to identify performance ... -
Project THRIVE: A multidisciplinary one-stop shop model of healthcare for survivors of human trafficking
(2017-12-14)Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide an overview of a model of medical care designed for human trafficking survivors. Summary: Human trafficking for sex and labor is a national epidemic. Most victims access ... -
An Educational Intervention to Increase Human Papillomavirus Awareness and Intent to Vaccinate
(2017-12-14)Purpose: The purpose of this health improvement project was to develop and evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on knowledge of HPV/HPV vaccine and intent to vaccinate or recommend HPV vaccination in African ... -
Women living in crisis areas of Sub-Saharan Africa’s use of family planning: A review of the literature
(2017-12-14)Purpose: Explore available research and summarize factors that inhibit or promote family planning and contraceptive use among refugee women and women from surrounding areas living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Too many women ... -
Improving quality of care during gynecological examinations by reducing anxiety and discomfort
(2017-12-14)Purpose: The purpose of this poster presentation is to describe the development, implementation and outcomes of a quality improvement project undertaken to address anxiety and discomfort felt by women during gynecological ...
