Publications by authors named "Maria Gabriela Ruiz"
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- Breastfeeding is crucial for a mother's recovery after childbirth, but factors like stress and depression can negatively affect this process.
- A study analyzed data from 95,820 mothers to explore how stress and depression relate to breastfeeding practices, finding that stressed mothers were more likely to attempt breastfeeding.
- The findings suggest that specific stressors, particularly partner and financial issues, impact breastfeeding rates, especially among Black mothers, highlighting the need for targeted support and interventions for diverse populations.
With the growing complexity in managing multiple disease and illness-related problems, increased attention is being paid to the importance of interprofessional education (IPE) in preparing students for working collaboratively with different professionals. Educational activities for mixed groups of health professional students are increasing, and facilitation of learning in interprofessional student groups is now acknowledged as an essential part of successful interprofessional learning activities. However, little is known about the strategies used by facilitators with students from different professions, and how they promote learning.
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