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Addressing Birth Inequity: A Guide for Nurses.

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McMillian-Bohler, J; Devane-Johnson, S; Standard, V
Published in: The Nursing clinics of North America
December 2024

To achieve equity in obstetric care, nurses need to understand maternal and infant mortality rates, recognize biases, and work to reduce them. Understanding the differences between equity, equality, justice, and inclusion is vital for delivering quality, individualized care that meets each patient's unique needs. This article aims to offer a resource on equitable care principles and bias mitigation strategies in obstetric care.

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Published In

The Nursing clinics of North America

DOI

EISSN

1558-1357

ISSN

0029-6465

Publication Date

December 2024

Volume

59

Issue

4

Start / End Page

511 / 518

Related Subject Headings

  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetric Nursing
  • Nursing
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Humans
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Female
 

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McMillian-Bohler, J., Devane-Johnson, S., & Standard, V. (2024). Addressing Birth Inequity: A Guide for Nurses. The Nursing Clinics of North America, 59(4), 511–518. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2024.09.001
McMillian-Bohler, Jacquelyn, Stephanie Devane-Johnson, and Venus Standard. “Addressing Birth Inequity: A Guide for Nurses.The Nursing Clinics of North America 59, no. 4 (December 2024): 511–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2024.09.001.
McMillian-Bohler J, Devane-Johnson S, Standard V. Addressing Birth Inequity: A Guide for Nurses. The Nursing clinics of North America. 2024 Dec;59(4):511–8.
McMillian-Bohler, Jacquelyn, et al. “Addressing Birth Inequity: A Guide for Nurses.The Nursing Clinics of North America, vol. 59, no. 4, Dec. 2024, pp. 511–18. Epmc, doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2024.09.001.
McMillian-Bohler J, Devane-Johnson S, Standard V. Addressing Birth Inequity: A Guide for Nurses. The Nursing clinics of North America. 2024 Dec;59(4):511–518.
Journal cover image

Published In

The Nursing clinics of North America

DOI

EISSN

1558-1357

ISSN

0029-6465

Publication Date

December 2024

Volume

59

Issue

4

Start / End Page

511 / 518

Related Subject Headings

  • Pregnancy
  • Obstetric Nursing
  • Nursing
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Humans
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Female