Chapter 2 Contemporary Issues in Women’s, Family’s, and Children’s Health Care

Three Levels of Prevention  Primary prevention  Health promotion  Secondary prevention  Early identification and prompt treatment  Tertiary prevention  Restore health

Current Health Status Women’s Health

Current Health Status  Families  Access to health insurance  Women  Increased heart disease  Perinatal health

Political Influences and Trends  Health Policy Decisions  Abortion  National Economic Policies  Access to care  Health Care Delivery  Managed care

Vulnerable Populations  Homeless  Undocumented immigrants and refugees  People who live in rural areas  Abused/neglected children  Victims of sexual violence  Victims of intimate partner violence

Vulnerable Populations (cont’d)  Gay/lesbian/transgendered individuals  Incarcerated women  Substance abusers

Personal and Cultural Trends  Technology  Language barriers  Cultural differences  Self-care/patient involvement  Autonomy  Social participation

Current Trends in Clinical Practice  Electronic pumps  Paperless records  Unit dosing  Aging population  Evidence-based practice

Review Questions 1.The clinic nurse is providing a postpartum client information and Rubella immunization prior to being discharged home. This intervention is an example of: a.Primary health prevention b.Secondary health prevention c.Tertiary health prevention d.Mandatory health care

Review Questions 2. The clinic nurse is providing information to a mother whose son was just diagnosed with Rubella. The nurse encourages rest, acetaminophen and increased fluids. This intervention is an example of: a.Primary health prevention b.Secondary health prevention c.Tertiary health prevention d.Mandatory health care

Review Questions 3. The clinic nurse is aware that the number one cause of death for women in the US in 2005 was: a.Stroke b.Cardiovascular disease c.Cancer d.Heart disease