Removing Cultural Barriers to Care during Childbearing: A Continuing Education Module

Abstract

As experienced registered nurses in the obstetrical area within the United States Air Force, we felt a need to focus on specific cultural groups and their unique needs during childbearing. We identified the two largest groups serviced by the USAF (excluding caucasian Americans). We utilized a telephone questionnaire completed by Obstetrical and Gynecological Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Charge Nurses of the Ob/Gyn clinics currently on active duty with the USAF to help us identify these groups: Asians (specifically Philippino and Korean), and Hispanic (specifically Mexican-American). Through literature review we compiled the most up-to-date information available to provide guidelines for care providers and clinical nurses in caring for these unique groups. Keywords: Health care facilities, Education, Medical services, Women, Infants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196193

Entities

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  • Deborah A. Erickson-owens
  • Ruby M. Zdenek

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Services
  • Human Behavior
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • United States

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