Other Titles
Perspectives in Perinatal Health
Abstract
The Central Appalachian area of Southeast Ohio has higher rates of tobacco-related low birth weight and preterm birth than other parts of the nation. The purpose of this study was to learn about the cultural influences and special needs in Appalachia using perspectives of nurses who work in this region.
Sigma Membership
Lambda Omega
Lead Author Affiliation
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Appalachia, Perinatal, Smoking Cessation
Recommended Citation
Baker, Cathy J. and Showalter, Sarah-Catherine, "Qualitative interviews with nurses in Appalachian Ohio regarding prenatal smoking" (2017). Convention. 208.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/208
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Qualitative interviews with nurses in Appalachian Ohio regarding prenatal smoking
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
The Central Appalachian area of Southeast Ohio has higher rates of tobacco-related low birth weight and preterm birth than other parts of the nation. The purpose of this study was to learn about the cultural influences and special needs in Appalachia using perspectives of nurses who work in this region.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.