Publications by authors named "Julia Mendez Smith"
First-Time Mothers' Invisible Presence Using Social Networking Sites.
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to explore the experiences of first-time mothers with online social networking sites during the early postpartum period, focusing on how these platforms provide support and impact their transition into motherhood.
- Using qualitative methods, researchers conducted virtual interviews with 12 first-time mothers who were 4 to 12 weeks postpartum, leading to the identification of four main themes regarding their online habits and experiences.
- Findings suggest that maternal child nurses can enhance their support for new mothers by tailoring resources to their online behaviors and recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by social media, especially in the context of early motherhood during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research is accelerating toward a deeper understanding of early childhood education (ECE) environments as protective experiences for Latino children; however, more work remains. This paper provides a review of the evidence that ECE environments benefit Latino children and mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other poverty-related risks; however, Latino families face numerous barriers to accessing ECE opportunities for their children. While enrollment by Latino children in ECE programs has grown in prior decades, further increases in access to ECE are needed to benefit Latino children, who are disproportionately impacted by poverty.
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