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Agaronnik, Nicole; Pendo, Elizabeth; Lagu, Tara; DeJong, Christene; Perez-Caraballo, Aixa; Iezzoni, Lisa I. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: Women with intellectual disability experience disparities in sexual and reproductive health care services. Methods: To explore perceptions of caring for persons with disability, including individuals with intellectual disability, we conducted open-ended individual interviews with 20 practising physicians and three video-based focus…
Descriptors: Females, Intellectual Disability, Civil Rights, Pregnancy
Franzosa, Alyssa – New England Journal of Higher Education, 2012
With Boston serving as a hub of both educational and medical excellence, it's no wonder that New England has a high reputation to uphold in both of these areas. However, Boston and the rest of the region lack a specific degree program that is putting New England below the radars of potential midwives. Certified nurse-midwifery is a popular field…
Descriptors: Obstetrics, Nursing, Masters Programs, Nurses
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Armin, Julie; Torres, Cristina Huebner; Vivian, James; Vergara, Cunegundo; Shaw, Susan J. – Health Education Journal, 2014
Objective: This study aimed to quantitatively and qualitatively examine breast cancer screening practices, including breast self-examination (BSE), and health literacy among patients with chronic disease. Design: A prospective, multi-method study conducted with a targeted purposive sample of 297 patients with diabetes and/or hypertension from four…
Descriptors: Cancer, Females, Health Behavior, Ethnicity
Ryan, W. Carson, Jr. – United States Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1913
The Fourth International Congress of School Hygiene, held at Buffalo, New York, August 25-30, was a notable event in the progress of health supervision as a part of public education. Because of its importance, the author was detailed to attend this conference and prepare a report of it. This report contains three parts: (1) An introduction giving…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Architecture, Accident Prevention, Sex Education