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International connections among midwives.

J E Thompson1

  • 1University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing, Philadelphia 19104-6096, USA.

Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health
|October 18, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Global women's health is impacted by social and economic factors, with developing nations facing the most maternal deaths. Nurses and midwives work to improve maternal safety and women's rights worldwide.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Women's Health
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Adverse social, cultural, and economic factors significantly impact women's health globally.
  • Developing nations, particularly in Africa, bear the highest burden of maternal mortality and disability.
  • Low status, literacy, poor nutrition, and environmental toxins contribute to poor health outcomes for women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the global challenges affecting women's health and maternal outcomes.
  • To underscore the commitment of nursing and midwifery organizations to improving maternal and women's health.
  • To advocate for women's human rights in the context of reproductive and maternal healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Review of global health disparities affecting women.
  • Analysis of the role of social, cultural, and economic factors in maternal health.
  • Examination of the contributions of nursing and midwifery organizations.

Main Results:

  • Maternal deaths and disability are concentrated in developing countries.
  • Social determinants of health are critical factors in women's health outcomes.
  • Organizations like the International Confederation of Midwives and American College of Nurse-Midwives have a long-standing commitment to improving maternal care.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing social and economic inequalities is crucial for improving global women's health.
  • Nurses and midwives play a vital role in promoting safe pregnancies and advocating for women's rights.
  • A universal vision of women's human rights should guide global maternal health initiatives.

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