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Clinical Experience with Patients Suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Severe Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy): Thoughts about Subtyping of Patients, Treatment and Counseling Models.
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Lub-Moss, Marike M. H.; Eurelings-Bontekoe, E. H. M. – Patient Education and Counseling, 1997
Experience treating women with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) from varied sociocultural backgrounds in a large inner-city general hospital is related to a literature review. Subgroups were identified according to personality pathology, psychiatric symptoms, and psychosocial stress factors. Accurate assessment, needs of individuals, treatment…
Descriptors: Counseling, Medical Services, Meta Analysis, Patient Education
Fetal Abuse and the Criminalization of Behavior during Pregnancy.
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Farr, Kathryn Ann – Crime and Delinquency, 1995
Discusses efforts to criminalize fetal abuse, harm caused from a pregnant woman's use of illegal drugs. Such efforts have typically failed to withstand judicial scrutiny. Suggests that criminal prosecution for fetal abuse relies on questionable procedures, is unevenly applied, and may keep women from seeking drug treatment or prenatal care. (LKS)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Criminal Law, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
Cultural Implications for Public Health Policy for Pregnant Hispanic Adolescents.
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Smith, Peggy B.; Weinman, Maxine L. – Health Values: The Journal of Health Behavior, Education & Promotion, 1995
Examines cultural factors associated with pregnancy among Hispanic adolescents, highlighting policy areas within the health care delivery system that must be addressed. The paper discusses migratory patterns and service needs, acculturation and pregnancy, valuing of children, access to health services, the role of the health practitioner, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Health Services, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Influences