Utah Women's Health Review
Background Opioid addiction during pregnancy can significantly impact the physical, mental, and overall wellbeing of women and their infants. During pregnancy and the post-partum period, women can be much more vulnerable to drug use, drug addiction relapse, and drug-induced mortality.1 Drug-induced death is the top cause of pregnancy-related death in Utah, with nearly 90 percent …
Women’s Health Review has continued to grow in marvelous ways. We are excited to introduce the 2021 issue, which includes thirteen original manuscripts—seven research articles, three commentaries, and three data snapshots. Additionally, we provide a link to the recorded proceedings from the 2021 “Sex, Gender, and Women’s Health Across the Lifespan Virtual Symposium” and three …
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2019 The Utah Women’s Health Review, Table of Contents
Background Throughout the world, individuals have experienced multiple adverse physical outcomes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; in addition, they have been impacted by unfavorable mental health outcomes arising from the pandemic.1 Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to mental health distress during times of national crises.2 Depression and anxiety during pregnancy can have adverse …
Background Although the infant mortality rate in the US appeared stagnant in the early 2000s, there has been a steady decrease in the overall rate since the 1990s.1 Compared to the national trend, infant mortality in Utah has not shown a striking decrease within the same time frame but has maintained a relatively steady slope …
Background Approximately 700 women die each year from pregnancy-related complications in the United States. About one in three maternal deaths happen between one week and one year postpartum. Most of these deaths are preventable, and closing the gaps in access to quality care can help.1 Postpartum healthcare occurs during the first six weeks after childbirth …
Problem Statement In this commentary we will discuss the multi-generational effects of illiteracy for Black women and their children in the US, including financial and health literacy, intellectual challenges, social costs across generations, and the elements of discrimination that negatively impact their ability to access help and find success. In the US in 2020, the …
Abstract Objectives: Describe the prevalence of anxiety among perinatal women screened with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and identify the proportion of women screening positive for depression only, anxiety only, and co-occurring anxiety/depression Methods: Routine screening for depression was offered to all clients at 5 rural Utah public health department clinics. The online EPDS …
Problem Statement National and local news cycles often highlight health-related disparities of the Hispanic community. Underlying many of the reports is the important concept and impact of health literacy. Health literacy becomes important for caregivers and/or patients when faced with a situation that requires the ability to find, understand, and use health information and services. …
Abstract Objectives: To examine gender-based violence (GBV) against sexual and gender minority (SGM) women at the University of Utah as structural violence. A better understanding of GBV within SGM populations can improve prevention efforts and intervention, and advance further research. Methods: This study utilized quantitative methods of data collection in the form a survey. Results: …
