Perinatal depression trends in Utah and the role of nurses and integrated behavioral health professionals

Abstract Objectives: Perinatal depression is a serious condition that many women experience in Utah. Women with this challenge may not receive adequate treatment even when they are screened. This study evaluated the needs of Utah women who are perinatally depressed and identified recommendations for addressing this public health concern. Methods: Data collected from the Utah …

Reproductive Health Literacy Among Adolescent Women in Utah

Problem Statement The adolescent brain is not fully developed until at least 25 years of age.1, 2, 3 This is especially apparent for the parts of the brain that control judgment and impulsiveness.1 As this relates to reproductive health, inadequate reproductive health literacy is a concern for female adolescents ages 12–18 in Utah. If adolescents …