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Comparison of Anxiety and Depression among Women Who Gave Birth in Utah 2016-2020 Using the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitory System (PRAMS)

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 …

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An Overview Analysis of Infant Mortality in Utah: A Comprehensive Analysis of 2009–2019 Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Data

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 …

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Postpartum Checkups in Utah: An Analysis of 2012-2020 Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Data

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 …

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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Cannot Read this Title: The Multi-Generational Effect of Illiteracy in the Lives of Black American Women

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 …

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Anxiety Symptoms and Severity among Perinatal Women Screened for Depression with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

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 …

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Opportunities in Mixed Method Health Literacy Research Among Hispanic Women in Utah

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. …

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Gender-Based Violence as Structural Violence Among Sexual & Gender Minority Populations: Pilot Data from the University of Utah

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: …

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Utah State Wide Needs Assessment: Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Human Trafficking – 2022 Report 

Originally published in the University of Utah Gender-Based Violence Consortium at https://gbvc.utah.edu/utah-state-wide-needs-assessment-2022/ . Printed by request in The Utah Women’s Health Review Key Terms Scholar Sarah Deer illuminates how the Colonial legal system has failed Native communities due to patriarchy and oppressive structures that condone violence, perpetuating the oppression of marginalized communities. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical …

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The Impacts of Menopause on Cognitive Function

Problem Statement An estimated 1.3 million women will enter menopause each year in the US.1 While menopause is commonly viewed as affecting only reproductive health, studies have shown that the reduction of estrogen significantly impacts cognitive functioning as well.2,3 A decline in cognitive functioning may begin as forgetfulness, then progress to cognitive impairment and eventually …

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Full Symposium Recording 2022

Full Agenda and Timestamps————————————– Welcome & Introduction Mental Health Presentations – 0:00—Kathleen Digre, MD, University of UtahInflammatory Depression and Women – 3:24—Mark Rapaport, MD, Huntsman Mental Health Institute & University of UtahPerinatal Mental Health – 20:49—Q&A – 38:46—Lauren Gimbel, MD, University of UtahIntroduction to Equity and Inclusion Presentations – 45:35—Sara Simonsen, PhD, University of UtahSocial …

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