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Introduction Pregnant teens are seen as a group at risk, yet one area that remains understudied is the impact of trauma on their mental health, maternal fetal attachment and pregnancy-related health behavior. Methods A pilot study of urban pregnant teens receiving home visiting services examined trauma exposure, complex traumatic stress, maternal fetal attachment, and health behaviors of pregnancy. The sample (n = 36) was recruited over a period of 20 months from Nurse-Family Partnership of New York City (NFP-NYC) service sites. The teens interviewed completed scales measuring adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), symptoms of complex posttraumatic stress (TSCC), prenatal attachment (MAAS), and pregnancy health behaviors (HPQ-II). Findings Over one third of participants reported 4 or more ACEs (36%), and scores on the Trauma Symptom Checklist subscales ranged from a low of 11% for anger to 25% for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. Maternal-fetal attachment was strong and pregnancy health behaviors were positive. The number of ACEs was related to traumatic stress symptoms but not to maternal fetal attachment or health behaviors in pregnancy. Conclusions Pregnant teens with trauma histories could benefit from access to trauma-informed mental health services integrated into the obstetrical or home-visiting services they receive., Author(s): Jeane W. Anastas [sup.1] , Nancy A. Payne [sup.1] , Sharon A. Ghuman [sup.2] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.137628.9, 0000 0004 1936 8753, Silver School of Social Work, New York [...]

While the rates of teen childbearing have declined in the United States, adolescents who become pregnant and decide to bear and rear their babies are often from low-income, highly stressed families and communities. This article will describe the psychosocial problems of pregnant urban teens and how exposure to interpersonal trauma and current mental health problems may affect their prenatal health behavior, a vulnerable arena that has significance for infant development. It will discuss nurse home visiting as a preventive intervention with proven effectiveness in enhancing maternal prenatal health and behavior and the health and development of children born to mothers at risk, and how a nurse-family collaboration with social workers can facilitate this mission. By providing collaborative care that addresses psychosocial, health, and mental health concerns, interventions like home visiting can reach their full potential.

Considers what kind of classroom environment must be created to encourage first grade students to choose to read and write. Describes how the author changed her classroom arrangement, dividing it into 7 centers: the science center; information center; computer center; library center; family room; learning center, and the writing center. (SG)

A correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-021-03178-4, Author(s): Jeane W. Anastas [sup.1] , Nancy A. Payne [sup.1] , Sharon J. Ghuman [sup.2] Author Affiliations: (1) grid.137628.9, 0000 0004 1936 8753, Silver School of Social Work, New York [...]

In August 2022 for the first-time peri anesthesia had a cohort of five new nursing graduates. This presented an opportunity to build an orientation program that spanned the various phases of Peri anesthesia care with incorporation of weekly didactic lessons, and hands-on skills sessions. A clinical mentor role was created to support and guide the cohort through their journey. Incorporating didactic learning with an educator and hands-on skills sessions will improve the confidence and competence to successfully provide safe patient care. Providing a clinical mentor designed to support the cohort and be a liaison between the cohort and preceptors to ensure a healthy and positive orientation experience. The nurse educator created a 26-week didactic program to span all phases of care and surgical considerations. A clinical mentor role was created and candidate selected based on upon essay and interview. The clinical mentor serves as a support to the cohort and liaison between the cohort and leadership/preceptor group. The cohort met weekly with the clinical mentor following didactic lessons and biweekly for 1:1 mentorship. Progress was evaluated every 8 weeks. Feedback was used to guide our team in making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes. Our pilot program was implemented in August 2022 with a target completion date of February 2023. Phase I evaluation results demonstrated positive feedback regarding the didactic, skills sessions and impact of the clinical mentor. Creating a comprehensive onboarding program to peri anesthesia inclusive of didactic lessons, skills sessions, and the support of a clinical mentor improves the confidence and competence felt by the new graduate as they progress throughout the phases of the program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the efforts of University of Alabama School of Social Work and the University of Mississippi Department of Social Work, in the development of learning laboratories for the improvement of child protective service casework supervision in Alabama and Mississippi. Each state in these countries recognizes the need for improved child protective services, and each state child protection agency has a reputation of working collaboratively with universities and community stakeholders to improve services to children and families. There are some significant differences in the service delivery systems in Alabama and Mississippi. According to the University of Kentucky Child Protection Supervisory Survey conducted in September 2002, social workers and supervisors indicated a great need for additional training for child protective services supervisors. Social workers reported feeling overwhelmed and indicated that supervisory support was frequently limited to triage or emergency functions, following specific directives, and administrative functions.

Investigates the effects of alemtuzumab on the treatment of refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or prolymphocytic leukemia. Normalization of peripheral blood lymphocytes; Identification of the lymphocyte-depleting activity of alemtuzumab therapy; Increase in transaminases following therapy.

Provides representative norms for measurements of musculoskeletal fitness for Canadian norms. Comparison of the fitness characteristics of participants; Sum of five skinfolds of musculoskeletal fitness by gender and age group; Use of the norms in fitness appraisal protocols.

Examines the relationship between history of back pain and measurements of both health-related fitness and physical activity participation in Canada. Relevance of health-related fitness measurements to evaluate back pain; Correlation of trunk flexion to back health in both genders; Development of normative tables on back extensor endurance for Canadians aged 15 to 69 years old.

Studies the relationship between measures of musculoskeletal fitness and health in a sample of males and females aged 15 to 69 years. Effects of age, gender, aerobic fitness, waist circumference, and smoking status on health scores; Predictors of health levels; Measurement of stature and body mass.

A correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-021-03178-4 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]