Maternal Stressors and Coping Strategies During the Extended Postpartum Period: A Retrospective Analysis with Contemporary Implications

Women s Health Reports · 2022 · 30 citations

• Psychology
• Clinical psychology
• Medicine

Women's predominant source of stress was from overload and was highest at 9 to 12 months postpartum. Community resources and public health policy and programming are needed to prepare and support women during the challenging first postpartum year.

Mobile Apps as Audience-Centered Health Communication Platforms

JMIR mhealth and uhealth · 2021 · 15 citations

• Computer Science
• Political Science
• Internet privacy

Health communication campaigns often suffer from the shortcomings of a limited budget and limited reach, resulting in a limited impact. This paper suggests a shift of these campaigns to audience-centered communication platforms-particularly, apps on mobile phones. By using a common platform, multiple interventions and campaigns can combine resources and increase user engagement, resulting in a larger impact on health behavior. Given the widespread use of mobile phones, mobile apps can be an effective and efficient tool to provide health interventions. One such platform is Father's Playbook, a mobile app designed to encourage men to be more involved during their partner's pregnancy. Health campaigns and interventions looking to reach expectant fathers can use Father's Playbook as a vehicle for their messages.

Health and Well-Being among Women with Physical Disabilities After Childbirth: An Exploratory Study

Women s Health Issues · 2020 · 13 citations

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Psychology