Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2023
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Harvard Program Evaluation Practicum: 10 Years of Partnership in Public Health Program Evaluation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s Division of Reproductive Health and Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH) Program Evaluation Practicum (CDC/HSPH Practicum) is a mutually beneficial workforce development partnership formed to provide state, local, and tribal public health organizations with an evaluation plan for a maternal and child health (MCH) program. ⋯ The utility and importance of the CDC/HSPH Practicum is evidenced by program staff and student feedback. Multiple states have implemented the plans designed by the students, with some evaluations leading to program enhancements. The CDC/HSPH Practicum prepares students for the workforce and adds much needed capacity to public health organizations by providing them with evaluation knowledge and skills, and usable evaluation plans to improve MCH-a win-win for all.
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Journal of women's health · Nov 2023
Consent Policies for Pelvic Exams Under Anesthesia Performed by Medical Students: A National Assessment.
Background: Medical students report low confidence in their ability to perform pelvic exams. Pelvic exams under anesthesia (EUA) are one way for students to practice the exam, but this needs to be balanced with patients' bodily autonomy through explicit disclosure and consent. This study seeks to characterize U. ⋯ Conclusions: The pelvic EUA is a necessary part of both surgical care and medical education but patient dignity must be protected too. Most MSAH have consent policies for students to perform pelvic EUA. Still, these policies need to be further strengthened and standardized across institutions to protect patients' rights while continuing to teach students the pelvic exam.
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Background: Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety with rates increasing since the COVID-19 pandemic. This study sought to understand how women's intersecting identities, personal strengths, and COVID-19-related stressors were associated with their anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms early in the pandemic. Methods: During May-June 2020, American women (N = 398) recruited via MTurk completed an online questionnaire assessing mental health (PTSD, anxiety, and depression), demographic characteristics, personal strengths (coping, hope, social support), and experiences with COVID-19-specific stressors. ⋯ Loneliness was associated with increased anxiety and depression symptoms. Conclusions: Results of this study can inform prevention and intervention efforts to address depression and anxiety among women with intersecting identities during times of stress. Specifically, supporting the development of women's resilience and adaptive coping and intervening to address maladaptive coping strategies, such as drinking, provide paths to supporting women's mental health.