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Midwives as primary care providers.

C A DeSandre1

  • 1Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health
|April 25, 2000
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Area of Science:

  • Women's Health
  • Primary Care
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Historically inadequate primary health care for women.
  • Establishment of the Office of Research on Women's Health in 1990 marked a turning point.
  • Women remain an underserved population in primary care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the persistent inadequacy of primary health care for women.
  • To identify ideal providers for women's health promotion.
  • To emphasize the role of midwives in lifecycle women's health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on women's primary health care.
  • Analysis of historical trends in women's health research.
  • Examination of midwifery philosophy and practice.

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Main Results:

  • Primary health care for women has been historically insufficient.
  • The Office of Research on Women's Health was established in 1990.
  • Midwives' care philosophy aligns with promoting women's health across their lifespan.

Conclusions:

  • Midwives are well-suited to provide health promotion services for women.
  • Addressing the underserved status of women in primary care is crucial.
  • Integrating midwives into primary care can improve women's health outcomes throughout life.