{"title":"Resisting Censorship in Nursing and Midwifery Research.","authors":"Joyce K Edmonds","doi":"10.1016/j.jogn.2025.03.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2025.03.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Editor in Chief examines the multifaceted nature of censorship in academic research, the implications for nursing and midwifery research, and strategies to resist censorship.</p>","PeriodicalId":54903,"journal":{"name":"Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Removal of the Race-Based Correction in the Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Calculator.","authors":"Summer Sherburne Hawkins","doi":"10.1016/j.jogn.2025.03.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2025.03.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 2007, the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network published a clinical calculator with a race-based correction factor that systematically lowered the predictive probability of a Black or Hispanic woman having a successful vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). The ensuing pushback that race is a social construct and not a biological factor led to the removal of race and ethnicity in the updated Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network VBAC calculator in 2021. In this column, I provide a brief overview of the inclusion of race in clinical algorithms and the development of VBAC calculators, evaluations of the calculators on VBACs by race and ethnicity, and the implications for research, practice, and policy. I conclude with information from professional organizations and the need for updating clinical guidelines to recommend health care systems and clinicians to adopt the revised VBAC calculator.</p>","PeriodicalId":54903,"journal":{"name":"Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143789354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experiences of Hmong Women in the Perinatal Period.","authors":"Shoua Xiong, Zhiyuan Yu, Maichou Lor","doi":"10.1016/j.jogn.2025.03.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2025.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore Hmong women's experiences in the perinatal period and how their cultural practices intersect with Western health care in the United States.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Descriptive qualitative study.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>In-person and online interviews in several geographic locations in the United States.</p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>Twenty-five Hmong women with a mean age of 35.7 years (SD = 4.1 years) from Wisconsin, California, Minnesota, Michigan, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas. Most had at least a bachelor's degree and one to seven children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We recruited participants using purposive sampling through social media and word of mouth, collected data via semistructured interviews with audio recording, used verbatim transcription, and conducted reflexive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants' experiences focused on three overarching themes: Navigating the Hmong Traditional World, Navigating Adverse Perinatal Experiences in the Medical World, and Walking Two Worlds Alone. While navigating the traditional Hmong world, participants managed cultural expectations and experienced cultural silencing about certain perinatal topics. Simultaneously, participants navigated adverse experiences such as a lack of shared decision-making and support from health care providers in the Western medical world. They often encountered challenges with navigating the intersection of both worlds alone and reported inadequate support and guidance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We found that participants' experiences in the perinatal period were shaped by cultural, social, and health care-related factors. More culturally responsive care is needed to improve the health outcomes of Hmong women in the perinatal period.</p>","PeriodicalId":54903,"journal":{"name":"Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143756032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Importance of Limitation Sections in Clinical Research and Quality Improvement Manuscripts.","authors":"Oliwier Dziadkowiec","doi":"10.1016/j.jogn.2025.03.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2025.03.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A description of study limitations is a critical component of reporting research findings that can help future researchers and clinical teams improve patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":54903,"journal":{"name":"Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expert Witnesses in Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing.","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.jogn.2024.11.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jogn.2024.11.007","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54903,"journal":{"name":"Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143674905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaojuan Tian, Lixiao Yang, Yan Liu, Linyao Feng, Run Wang, Ying Li
{"title":"Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Version of the Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale","authors":"Xiaojuan Tian, Lixiao Yang, Yan Liu, Linyao Feng, Run Wang, Ying Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jogn.2024.10.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jogn.2024.10.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To translate the Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS) into Chinese and validate its reliability and validity in assessing awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention and treatment among women in China.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Descriptive psychometric study.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>People’s Republic of China.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Adult women who lived in China (<em>N</em> = 434).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted the research in two phases. Phase 1 involved the translation and adaptation of the GCAS into Chinese. Phase 2 involved administering a cross-sectional survey using an electronic questionnaire.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The translated GCAS had a Cronbach’s α of .92, an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.83, and an adequate content validity index. We used exploratory factor analysis to identify four factors that explained 64.01% of the variance and found that most fit indices in the confirmatory factor analysis were acceptable.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Among our participants, the Chinese version of the GCAS was a valid and reliable tool for assessing awareness of gynecologic cancer risk, prevention, and treatment among women in China.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54903,"journal":{"name":"Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing","volume":"54 2","pages":"Pages 239-248.e4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142900528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Caitlin Dreisbach PhD, RN, Yang Yu PhD, MPH, MSN, Susan Groth PhD, WHNP-BC, FAANP
{"title":"Call to Action to Quantify Non-Severe and Severe Maternal Morbidity","authors":"Caitlin Dreisbach PhD, RN, Yang Yu PhD, MPH, MSN, Susan Groth PhD, WHNP-BC, FAANP","doi":"10.1016/j.jogn.2025.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jogn.2025.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54903,"journal":{"name":"Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing","volume":"54 2","pages":"Pages 131-136"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143426836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura E. Anderson, Katelyn A. White, Ronda L. Cochran, Kiran M. Perkins
{"title":"Nurse Perceptions of Barriers to Infection Prevention and Control in Labor and Delivery","authors":"Laura E. Anderson, Katelyn A. White, Ronda L. Cochran, Kiran M. Perkins","doi":"10.1016/j.jogn.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jogn.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To identify nurse perceptions of barriers to performing recommended infection prevention and control practices in labor and delivery to inform future resources tailored to this setting.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Qualitative focus groups.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>The 2023 annual convention of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, New Orleans, LA.</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>A convenience sample of 16 labor and delivery nurses.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Staff of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted two focus groups using a standardized script. Coding was performed by three reviewers using Krueger’s systematic analysis process.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Among the 16 participants, 94% were registered nurses, and 6% were advanced practice registered nurses. From our analysis of the data, five major themes emerged, including the following: <em>Lack of Individual and Organizational Accountability in Implementing Recommended Infection Prevention and Control Practices</em>; <em>Inconsistent Application of Guidance Across State, Hospital, and Specialty</em>; <em>The Unpredictable Nature of the Labor and Delivery Setting</em>; <em>Labor and Delivery Is Not Prioritized in the Hospital for Infection Prevention and Control Resources</em>; and <em>Lack of Coordination Across Stages of Care From Prenatal to Postpartum.</em></div></div><div><h3>Conclusion(s)</h3><div>We identified barriers experienced by nurses to consistently implementing infection prevention and control practices in the labor and delivery setting. These barriers can be addressed through targeted interventions and the development of obstetric-specific infection prevention and control resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54903,"journal":{"name":"Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing","volume":"54 2","pages":"Pages 210-218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carla M. Bann, Jamie E. Newman, Leslie Clarke, Sandra Russell, Megan Dhawan, Traci Beiersdorfer, Sara DeMauro, Deanne Wilson-Costello, Myriam Peralta-Carcelen, Stephanie Merhar
{"title":"Integration of Peer Navigators Into Longitudinal Research","authors":"Carla M. Bann, Jamie E. Newman, Leslie Clarke, Sandra Russell, Megan Dhawan, Traci Beiersdorfer, Sara DeMauro, Deanne Wilson-Costello, Myriam Peralta-Carcelen, Stephanie Merhar","doi":"10.1016/j.jogn.2024.11.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jogn.2024.11.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To assess consent rates and reasons for refusing consent after the introduction of peer navigators into the Outcomes of Babies With Opioid Exposure (OBOE) Study.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Secondary analysis of data from the OBOE Study, a multisite observational study.</div></div><div><h3>Setting</h3><div>Medical centers in Alabama, Ohio, and Pennsylvania (<em>N</em> = 4).</div></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><div>Data about the use of peer navigators were obtained from the primary study, including 1,255 mothers or caregivers who were approached regarding participation in the study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We used χ<sup>2</sup> tests to compare study consent rates and reasons for refusing consent before and after the use of peer navigators.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Following the addition of peer navigators, study consent rates significantly improved (29% of 852 before vs. 38% of 403 after; <em>p</em> = .001), and the percentage of potential participants who indicated that they were not interested in sharing information for research significantly decreased (41% of 247 vs. 26% of 115; <em>p</em> = .005).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>We demonstrate the potential effect of peer navigators on consent and interest in sharing information for research in a longitudinal research study. We recommend the inclusion of peer navigators in studies with high-risk populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54903,"journal":{"name":"Jognn-Journal of Obstetric Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing","volume":"54 2","pages":"Pages 164-169"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142886487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}