Chap 1 perspectives on maternal and child health care Flashcards
women anxious about pregnancy and feared death of newborn; death in childbirth common
colonial america
physician assisted births; midwives for those who could not afford a doctor
early 1900’s
introduction of natural childbirth practices
1950’s
father of pediatrics
abraham jacobi
leading cause of death in women in the united states
Cardiovascular disease
1902: first full time public school nurse
lina rogers
Nurse practitioner role
1960’s
number of ppl who have died over a specific period
mortality
maternal mortality rate
annual number of deaths from any cause during pregnancy or within 42 days termination/ 100,000 live births
Goals of healthy ppl 2030
-healthy, thriving lives
-health equity
-health literacy
-healthy development and behaviors
-engage leaders to develop policies that will improve the health and well-being of all
Fetal mortality rate
number of fetal deaths (20 weeks or older)/ 1,000 live births
neonatal mortality rate
number of infant deaths (in first 28 days)/1000 live births
Infant mortality rate
number of infant deaths (in first 12 months)/1000 live births
leading cause of infant deaths
congenital anomalies
predictors of infant mortality
low birth weight and prematurity
childhood mortality rate
number of deaths/100,000 population in children 1-14 yrs of age
leading cause of death in childhood ages 1-4
unintentional injuries, then congenital malformations
leading cause of death in childhood ages 5-14
unintentional injuries, then cancer
morbidity
prevalence of specific illness in a population over a given time; rates per 1,000 population
being supportive, responsive, and nurturing while also setting clear limits for children “tough but fair”
authoritative style
involves high expectations, low responsiveness, and lack of flexibility
authoritarian style
low expectations, few rules, allow children to regulate own behavior
permissive style
lack of responsiveness to a child’s needs and desires beyond the basics
neglectful style
