Abstract

Psychosocial/social risk factors are associated with preterm birth and low birth weight, increasing neonatal morbidity and mortality. Many causes are modifiable. Health organizations advocate psychosocial, social, mental health, and domestic violence screening of women throughout prenatal care regardless of social status, educational level, race or ethnicity.

Author Details

Nancy S. Goldstein, DNP, ANP-BC, RNC-OB, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Birth Outcomes, Nurse Referrals, Psychosocial Risk Assessment

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Association of psychosocial nurse assessments and referrals to birth outcomes

Melbourne, Australia

Psychosocial/social risk factors are associated with preterm birth and low birth weight, increasing neonatal morbidity and mortality. Many causes are modifiable. Health organizations advocate psychosocial, social, mental health, and domestic violence screening of women throughout prenatal care regardless of social status, educational level, race or ethnicity.