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Hindi Journal of Womens Health, Issues and CareISSN: 2325-9795
McClain Sampson Author
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Self-efficacy, Mental Illness, Counseling, Psychoeducation, Motivational Interviewing
University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
Biography
I conduct primary, community based research with the ultimate goal of improving behavioral health outcomes. My research team and I test the effectiveness of a home based intervention to reduce postpartum depression. In addition, I oversee a large multi-year student training program to increase social work student skill in behavioral health practice in integrated health settings. I serve on committees such as the medical school planning committee, IRB and community work groups for maternal health. I'm always interested in meeting other researchers and practitioners seeking to improve the lives of mothers living in stressful and low resource environments.
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Childbearing in Geographically Isolated Communities: The Smith Island Experience
Author(s): Michele R. Davidson, Stephanie Armstrong and McClain Sampson
Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the childbearing beliefs and to describe the perspectives of pregnancy in women living on Smith Island, a geographically isolated community that lacks on-site obstetrical care services. Design: A qualitative exploratory, longitudinal focus group model consisting of two focus groups, conducted 6 years apart, that included 12 female participants was used. The focus group used open-ended questions regarding their childbirth experiences and the impact of geographic isolation and lack of healthcare access impacted them during the childbearing period. During the initial focus group, 60%multiparous and participated in a 70 minute interview. The second focus group contained only multiparous women and lasted 110 minutes. The timing interval re... view more»
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