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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Maternal substance use"”.
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Long-Term Follow-Up of Mothers and Children Treated for Maternal Substance Use: A Mixed Methods Approach
Maternal substance use is a major public health concern that can lead to various negative outcomes for women, children, and society. Previous research has shown how integrated substance use interventions promote positive short-term outcomes for these families, although more long-term evidence is …
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Exploring the quality of life needs of pregnant women who use substances in low-income rural communities in the Western Cape
Maternal substance use is a severe public health concern in South Africa. Low-income rural living presents unique challenges for pregnant women using substances. Consequently, the present study aimed to explore the quality of life (QoL) needs of pregnant women who use substances in low-income rural …
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Exploring intergenerational trauma experienced by mothers who use substances in a low-income community in the Western Cape
In efforts to improve and promote maternal health globally, it is important to address maternal substance use as it has the potential to negatively affect all stages of maternity namely pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. Mothers who use substances face unique challenges when seeking substance …
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Essays on early childhood development and family economics
… of children's development in disadvantaged households. I study how socioeconomic conditions, parenting, child care choices, and parent's innate ability determine cognitive and non-cognitive abilities of their children. I also examine how effective policy interventions can help to reduce …
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Substance Abuse Treatment Avoidance, Length of Stay, and Criminal Justice Referral For Women of Reproductive Age In South Carolina Prior to and After theWhitner Decision (1993 to 2007)
… Introduction </em></strong>. High quality substance abuse treatment for women reduces related health costs. Punitive state legal responses to maternal substance use may serve as a barrier for women seeking treatment. South Carolina has had the most punitive substance abuse law for women in …
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Maternal Reflective Functioning, Parental Beliefs, and Parenting Stress of Mothers in a Residential Treatment Program
Maternal Reflective Functioning, Parental Beliefs, and Parenting Stress of Mothers in a Residential Treatment Program Kathleen Pitts, PhD The University of Texas Medical Branch, 2017 Mothers with a history of substance-use are at risk for maladaptive parenting. This population of women living with …
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Intergenerational effects: child and maternal outcomes related to exposure to intimate partner violence and trauma in a South African community
… and is associated with a wide range of adverse maternal and child health outcomes. Despite evidence that exposure to IPV affects child development and growth at birth and in infancy, there are limitations to our existing knowledge. First, few studies have considered the impact of maternal …