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R Felter-Wernsdorfer1, J Nass, J W Smith
1Maternal Health Center, Davenport, Iowa, USA.
Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health
|September 13, 2000
Summary
Midwifery students provided gynecologic and postpartum care in a maximum-security women's prison. They found opportunities to address additional primary care and health education needs during their clinical placement.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Midwifery Education
- Correctional Healthcare
Background:
- Women in correctional facilities face unique healthcare challenges.
- Limited access to specialized gynecologic and obstetric care is common in prisons.
- Midwifery students' clinical experiences can be expanded to underserved populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of midwifery students providing care in a women's correctional facility.
- To identify the scope of gynecologic, antepartum, and postpartum care needs within this setting.
- To assess the potential for integrating primary care and health education by students.
Main Methods:
- Clinical placement of midwifery students at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.
- Provision of gynecologic and/or antepartum/postpartum care over 2-4 months.
- Observation and documentation of student experiences and patient needs.
Main Results:
- Students provided essential reproductive healthcare services.
- Identified a range of unmet primary care and health education needs.
- Students recognized their capacity to address these additional issues.
Conclusions:
- Midwifery students can successfully provide comprehensive care in correctional settings.
- Clinical placements in prisons offer valuable learning opportunities for students.
- There is a significant role for enhanced primary care and health education within women's correctional facilities.
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