Title:
Perinatal Epidemiology for Public Health Practice by Melissa M. Adams, Greg R. Alexander, Russell S. Kirby, Mary Slay Wingate.
Author:
Adams, Melissa M.
Alexander, Greg R.
Kirby, Russell S.
Wingate, Mary Slay.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
<P>1: Introduction -- 2: Reproductive Health Issues. 2.1 Fertility. 2.2 Male and female infertility. 2.3 Infertility treatment. 2.4 Pregnancy intention. 2.5 Legal Induced Abortion. 2.6 Contraception. 2.7 Preconception care -- 3: Maternal Morbidity. 3.1 Definitions, measures, and measurement issues. 3.2 Overall Maternal morbidity. 3.3 Antepartum conditions. 3.4 Peripartum conditions. 3.5 Postpartum morbidity. 3.6 Public health interventions and their availability and use -- 4: Maternal Mortality. 4.1 Definitions, measures, and measurement issues. 4.2 Antepartum mortality. 4.3 Postpartum mortality -- 5: Infant Morbidity. 5.1 Definitions, measures, and measurement issues. 5.2 Morbidity with shortened gestation and near-term IUGR and sequelae of prematurity. 5.3 Developmental Delay/Disabilities. 5.4 Infection. 5.5 Birth Defects. 5.6 Injuries (intentional/unintentional) -- 6: Fetal and Infant Mortality. 6.1 Definitions, measures, data sources, and measurement issues. 6.2 Descriptive Epidemiology: Overall mortality. 6.3 Early pregnancy loss and spontaneous abortion. 6.4. Fetal death. 6.5 Infant Mortality. 6.6 Public health interventions, their availability and use -- 7: Fetal Growth and Gestational Duration. 8: Conclusion -- Glossary. Index.</P>.
<P>Perinatal Epidemiology</P> <P></P> <P>Written by Melissa M. Adams, Greg R. Alexander, Russell S. Kirby, Martha S. Wingate, University of Alabama, Birmingham </P> <P>Advances in medical science, public health, and health care interventions during the 20<SUP>th</SUP> century have led to dramatic decreases in infant and maternal mortality. Nonetheless disparities in infant and maternal health persist. Because their health remains a significant public health indicator, <EM>Perinatal Epidemiology</EM> synthesizes perinatal knowledge through the lens of public health practice. This comprehensive text uses a consistent, logical format to offer readers: </P> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>A spectrum of topics affecting maternal and infant health: reproductive health concerns, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, and gestation and fetal growth.. </LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Information on timely issues, including infertility, gestational diabetes, preterm delivery, postpartum depression, and SIDS.</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Detailed discussions of current epidemiological trends, measures and measurement issues, data sources, and risk and protective factors for each condition covered.</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>In-depth consideration of public health interventions and their availability, strengths and limitations.</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Emerging areas of interest and directions for research.</LI> <P></P> <P> <LI>Text boxes, definitions of key terms, discussion questions, appendices, and other helpful features.</LI> <P></P></UL> <P></P> <P><EM>Perinatal Epidemiology</EM> is a valuable, ready resource for public health professionals in maternal and child care, reproduction and fertility. Its accessibility and easy-use format make it an equally strong textbook for courses in these fields as well as for advanced medical and nursing students in OB/GYN and pediatrics. </P>
Publisher:
Springer US : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Boston, MA :
ISBN:
9780387094397
Subject:
Medicine.
Maternal and infant welfare.
Epidemiology.
Medicine & Public Health.
Medicine/Public Health, general.
Maternal and Child Health.
Epidemiology.
Contents:
<P>1: Introduction -- 2: Reproductive Health Issues. 2.1 Fertility. 2.2 Male and female infertility. 2.3 Infertility treatment. 2.4 Pregnancy intention. 2.5 Legal Induced Abortion. 2.6 Contraception. 2.7 Preconception care -- 3: Maternal Morbidity. 3.1 Definitions, measures, and measurement issues. 3.2 Overall Maternal morbidity. 3.3 Antepartum conditions. 3.4 Peripartum conditions. 3.5 Postpartum morbidity. 3.6 Public health interventions and their availability and use -- 4: Maternal Mortality. 4.1 Definitions, measures, and measurement issues. 4.2 Antepartum mortality. 4.3 Postpartum mortality -- 5: Infant Morbidity. 5.1 Definitions, measures, and measurement issues. 5.2 Morbidity with shortened gestation and near-term IUGR and sequelae of prematurity. 5.3 Developmental Delay/Disabilities. 5.4 Infection. 5.5 Birth Defects. 5.6 Injuries (intentional/unintentional) -- 6: Fetal and Infant Mortality. 6.1 Definitions, measures, data sources, and measurement issues. 6.2 Descriptive Epidemiology: Overall mortality. 6.3 Early pregnancy loss and spontaneous abortion. 6.4. Fetal death. 6.5 Infant Mortality. 6.6 Public health interventions, their availability and use -- 7: Fetal Growth and Gestational Duration. 8: Conclusion -- Glossary. Index.</P>.
Physical Description:
X, 303 p. digital.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09439-7
Publication Date:
2009.
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