Substance Abuse Prevention
Exploring substance abuse prevention strategies by Paul Francisco, a Primary Prevention Specialist. The session covers defining substance abuse, statistics of youth substance use, types of substances used, warning signs for parents, and preventative measures. Learn about the harmful effects of vapin
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Maternal Mortality Crisis in the U.S.: Urgent Need for Healthcare Reform
Maternal mortality rates in the United States have significantly increased over the years, with racial disparities exacerbating the issue. The data shows a concerning rise in both maternal and infant mortality, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive healthcare reform to address these alarm
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Substance Use in Pregnancy: Important Considerations for Healthcare Providers
This presentation discusses the impact of substance use during pregnancy, including identifying signs of substance use disorder, trends in national and Colorado statistics, effects on maternal health and fetal development, screening recommendations, minimizing stigma, and treatment options for pregn
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Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response Orientation Program
This orientation program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to understand and effectively implement Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) in hospitals. Participants will learn the rationale and process of MPDSR, complete review forms accurately, identif
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Maternal Health Care and Family Planning Overview
Maternal health care and family planning are essential components of reproductive health. Family planning helps individuals achieve various objectives like avoiding unwanted pregnancies, controlling the timing and number of children, and regulating pregnancy intervals. The health benefits include pr
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Maternal and Child Health Indicators: Objectives and Mortality Rates
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services aim for the reduction of maternal, perinatal, infant, and childhood mortality and morbidity, promotion of reproductive health, and physical and psychological development of children and adolescents within families. The indicators focus on mortality rates, inc
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Importance of Preconception Care for Maternal and Child Health
Preconception care involves biomedical interventions provided to women and couples before conception to improve their health status and reduce factors contributing to poor maternal and child health outcomes. It aims to enhance maternal and child health in both the short and long term by addressing p
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Understanding Domestic Abuse and Supporting Children in Scotland
This presentation provides information on domestic abuse, its impact on children and young people, signs of abuse, and the role of adults in supporting learners in educational settings in Scotland. It highlights the prevalence of domestic abuse, defines what domestic abuse is, explores how children
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A Multi-disciplinary Analysis of Service Access, Community Resilience, and Maternal Mortality in Gulf Province
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis focusing on service access, community resilience, and maternal mortality in Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. It highlights the importance of improving referral systems for maternal health in remote communities and discusses the preliminary findings from a
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Maternal Nutrition Guidelines for Optimal Health Before and During Pregnancy
Recommended maternal nutrition practices play a crucial role in preventing nutrition deficiencies in both mothers and infants, improving fetal outcomes, and reducing morbidity and mortality rates. Preconception care emphasizes the provision of health interventions to women and couples before concept
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Understanding Determinants of Maternal Death: Causes, Factors, and Response
This educational session delves into the determinants of maternal death, distinguishing between causes and factors that increase the risk of maternal mortality. It covers possible determinants like hemorrhage, sepsis, and poor access to healthcare services, and discusses the Three Delays model for i
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Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) in Nepal
Explore the maternal and perinatal mortality status in Nepal, learn about the MPDSR's rationale, goal, components, and implementation status. Dive into a case scenario highlighting maternal deaths, background on maternal mortality, and global statistics, emphasizing the importance of improving mater
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Understanding Maternal Mortality: Nevada's Review and Regulations
Exploring the Maternal Mortality Review Committee in Nevada, the definitions of maternal mortality, the responsibilities of MMRCs, and Nevada's Revised Statutes related to maternal mortality. Learn about the efforts to prevent future deaths and improve the review process.
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Understanding the Effects of Smoking and Substance Abuse
Explore the dangers of smoking and substance abuse through discussions on epidemiology, health risks, effects on pregnancy and children, smoking cessation strategies, and factors leading to substance abuse. Engage with multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge on the topic.
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Child Protection Policy at SUNY Fredonia: Understanding and Preventing Child Abuse
This course offered by The State University of New York at Fredonia focuses on recognizing and preventing child physical and sexual abuse. The policy emphasizes the importance of reporting any suspected abuse, obligations when abuse is suspected, and steps to prevent future incidents. Recognizing th
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The Importance of Addressing Cardiovascular Disease in Maternal Health
Cardiovascular disease remains a significant contributor to maternal mortality in the UK, with maternal deaths from cardiac issues outnumbering those from other direct causes, except thrombosis. The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in pregnant women, combined with a lack of consideration fo
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Updates from Maternal and Child Health Equity Action Network by Amelia Muse, PhD, LMFT
The Maternal and Child Health Equity Action Network (MCHEAN) aims to engage key partners and communities in North Carolina to address disparities and improve maternal and child health outcomes. Through community-driven efforts, the network seeks to elevate voices, provide resources, and develop acti
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Legal Aspects of Data Sharing in Federal Substance Abuse Regulations and Florida Law
This content discusses the regulations surrounding data sharing in federal substance abuse laws, particularly focusing on 42 CFR, Part 2 and Florida Medical Record law. It highlights the restrictions on disclosing patient substance abuse records, circumstances under which disclosure is allowed, and
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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2022 Initiatives and Awareness
The United Nations observes 26th June as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to combat substance abuse worldwide. Various initiatives like the National Drug Master Plan, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, and the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction aim to raise aware
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Understanding Domestic Abuse Update 2023: Legal Insights & Responsibilities
The content details definitions of domestic abuse, responsibilities of the court in handling domestic abuse cases, and the amendments brought by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. It includes information on identifying domestic abuse issues, protecting victims and children, and considerations for court pr
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Global Maternal Health and COVID-19 Impact Briefing by Women's Congressional Policy Institute
The virtual briefing series hosted by Women's Congressional Policy Institute on Global Maternal Health and the Impact of COVID-19 featured speakers discussing the challenges, initiatives, and collaborations to improve maternal health worldwide. Notable speakers included Cindy Hall from WCPI, Stacey
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Substance Use Screening, Risk Assessment, and Disorder Diagnosis Guidelines for Adults
This clinical guideline program aims to increase identification of unhealthy substance use among New York State residents and improve access to evidence-based interventions. It provides guidance on substance use screening, risk assessment, and promoting a harm reduction approach for substance use di
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Preventive Approach to Addressing Youth Substance Use: SBIRT Tool Presentation
The presentation by Dawn A. Randolph highlights the importance of preventive approaches in addressing youth substance use. It emphasizes the need for early identification and intervention to ensure a better future for children and teenagers in Georgia. Substance abuse disorders affect millions of in
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Understanding Child Abuse and Maltreatment Module
This module aims to clarify the definitions of child abuse and maltreatment, increase understanding of different forms of abuse, recognize signs of abuse, and understand victims' needs. Learners will define child abuse, identify signs of abuse, and comprehend mental trauma mechanisms in children and
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Maternal Work Hours and Adolescent Obesity: A Longitudinal Analysis
This study investigates the relationship between increased maternal work hours during childhood and adolescent obesity. It explores how maternal employment and income levels may impact the rates of adolescent obesity, utilizing data from the Panel Survey of Income Dynamics and Child Development Surv
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Substance Abuse Treatment Strategies and FDA-Approved Medications
Explore the various substance abuse treatment approaches, including psychological and pharmacological interventions, along with FDA-approved medications like disulfiram, naltrexone, and buprenorphine. Learn about the challenges in substance abuse treatment and the psychology of substance users. Disc
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Reduction in Deaths following Sterilization & Maternal Death Audit - Tamilnadu Experience
Tamilnadu has successfully achieved replacement levels of fertility and focuses on promoting maternal health through various contraceptive practices. The state conducts audits to identify causes of sterilization deaths, with a major emphasis on improving maternal health care to reduce mortality rate
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Maternal Effect on Shell Coiling in Snails
Maternal effects play a crucial role in determining the coiling direction of snail shells. The maternal inheritance of organelle genes controls certain traits in offspring, with the direction of shell coiling being a classic phenotype exhibiting maternal effects. The genotype of the female parent de
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Addressing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A Multi-Staged Approach
This study focuses on reducing maternal morbidity and mortality rates in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, which remain unacceptably high. The research by Firoza Haffejee and Nokuthula Sibiya highlights the need for a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary healthcare strategy to tackle the various factors con
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Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Associated Factors
Substance use disorders encompass conditions arising from the abuse of alcohol, psychoactive drugs, and other chemicals, leading to physical and psychological dependencies with withdrawal symptoms upon cessation. Psychological factors such as inferiority complex and poor impulse control, along with
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Understanding Substance Abuse: Key Terms and Symptoms
Learn essential terms related to substance abuse, including addiction, dependence, controlled substances, designer drugs, and tolerance. Explore the schedules of controlled drugs and recognize signs of overdose and withdrawal for commonly abused substances. Enhance your awareness of substance abuse
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Preventing Abuse and Neglect in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Carolina Therapy Services emphasizes the prevention of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment in skilled nursing facilities. They provide medically related services to prioritize the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents while upholding their dignity and respect. The organization stri
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Understanding Domestic Abuse and Support Services in Herefordshire
Domestic abuse is outlined in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 as abusive behavior towards someone with whom there is a personal connection, encompassing physical, sexual, violent, threatening, controlling, coercive, economic, and psychological abuse. Witnessing domestic abuse also impacts children. Here
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Addressing Substance Abuse Through Legislation in Nevada
Nevada passed AB 474 during the 2017 legislative session to address substance abuse issues, both illicit and licit. The law, supported by Governor Sandoval, aims to combat abuse, misuse, and diversion of substances. It emphasizes the need for responsible prescribing practices and continuing educatio
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Understanding and Responding to Child Abuse: International Perspectives and Recommendations
Within the international context, child protection is a fundamental concern guided by principles such as the UNCRC and the European Commission's Ten Principles. The EU has also enacted directives to combat various forms of child abuse, including sexual exploitation and trafficking. In England, child
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Association Between Maternal Education and Maternal Age in GLM Analysis
In this lecture on Generalized Linear Models in R, the focus is on examining the association between maternal education and maternal age using a dataset on births. The process involves creating a factor variable for maternal education levels, filtering a smaller dataset, visualizing the univariate r
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Maternal Death Surveillance and Response in Madhya Pradesh During COVID-19
Madhya Pradesh faces challenges in reducing maternal mortality rates, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite initiatives like the Maternal Death and Surveillance Review program, compliance at the district level has been lacking. To address this, online interventions and state-level reviews
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Enhancing Community Capacity for Substance Abuse Prevention
Coaching for Success is a program by the University of Oklahoma Southwest Prevention Center that focuses on building community capacity to address substance abuse prevention. It offers technical assistance and training to help identify solutions, adopt knowledge, and effectively implement customized
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Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect: Types, Signs, and Impact
Child abuse and neglect are global issues affecting individuals of all backgrounds. It encompasses various forms such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional abuse. Recognizing the signs of abuse is crucial to protect children and provide appropriate intervention. It is essential to
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Responding to Disclosures of Abuse and Duty to Report
Recognize signs of abuse in children, respond appropriately when abuse comes to your attention, understand common signs of abuse, and know how to respond effectively. You have a legal duty to report abuse to child protection authorities, and failure to do so may result in penalties. Consult provinci
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