Publications by authors named "Angela-Maithy N Nguyen"
Objectives: To evaluate the immediate impacts of an illustrated book on puberty and periods for girls in the United States (US).
Methods: We conducted a randomized educational intervention between February-May 2023 among girls ages 9-12 years in after-school programs in the New York metropolitan area (n = 123). Girls were assigned to read a book on puberty and periods or an alternative book on healthy eating.
Article Synopsis
- - The U.S. lacks a national maternity leave policy that guarantees paid, job-protected leave, leading to concerns about postpartum depression among new mothers.
- - A study of 3,515 postpartum women revealed that unpaid maternity leave significantly increases the likelihood of experiencing depressive symptoms, while pay status (partial or full) didn’t show a major difference in outcomes.
- - The findings highlight the importance of paid maternity leave for mental health and suggest that future research could guide policies to better support communities at risk for postpartum depression.