Exploring Black Birthing Experiences: A Systematic Review and Social-Ecological Analysis of Disparities in the United States.

Background: Black birthing people in the United States face disproportionately high risks and adverse experiences during childbirth compared to their White counterparts. These challenges are shaped by a complex interplay of factors across individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels.

Objective: This systematic review explores the lived experiences of Black birthing people in the United States, using the Social Ecological Model to identify and analyze factors contributing to disparities in Black birthing health experiences.

HPV Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake: A Conceptual Analysis Using Rodgers' Evolutionary Approach.

Aim: This study examines the factors contributing to HPV vaccine hesitancy using Rodgers's evolutionary concept analysis, focusing on the impact of uncertainties about the vaccine on HPV-related diseases despite its availability.

Design: Rodgers's evolutionary concept analysis was applied to explore factors leading to HPV vaccine hesitancy. The analysis included studies published in English over the past 5 years.

Empowering Communities and Enhancing Public Safety: Stakeholders' Perspectives on Opioid Overdose Prevention Strategies in Boston.

The opioid crisis in Boston necessitated multifaceted prevention strategies. This qualitative descriptive study engaged stakeholders' perspectives to explore the role of community empowerment and educational strategies in opioid overdose prevention. Fifteen officials from law enforcement, healthcare, policy, and community organizations participated in semi-structured interviews conducted from January to March 2024.

The Efficacy and Patient Experience of Virtual Reality in Labor: An Integrative Review of Pain and Anxiety Management.

Background: Labor pain and anxiety are significant challenges in maternal healthcare, often managed through pharmacological interventions. Virtual Reality (VR), as a non- pharmacological method, has emerged as a potential tool for pain and anxiety relief in labor. This integrative review aims to synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), qualitative studies, and mixed-methods research to evaluate the effectiveness of VR in labor pain and anxiety management and to understand patient experiences.

Integrating Nursing Practice and Policy in Opioid Overdose Prevention: Analysis of the Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach Practice Guide.

Aim: To present a comprehensive analysis of the Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) Practice Guide 2023, evaluating its alignment with Russell and Fawcett's conceptual model of nursing and health policy and highlighting the implications for nursing practice and policy.

Design: This paper employs a policy analysis framework to evaluate the ORCCA Practice Guide, using Russell and Fawcett's conceptual model as a lens to assess the policy's structure and implementation.

Methods: The analysis is framed by Russell and Fawcett's conceptual model, focusing on the dimensions of efficacy, effectiveness, equity and justice.

Xylazine in the Unregulated Drug Market: An Integrative Review of Its Prevalence, Health Impacts, and Detection and Intervention Challenges in the United States.

Xylazine, a veterinary sedative, has emerged as a concerning element in the landscape of substance use in the United States. This integrative review synthesizes evidence from a systematic examination of 14 selected studies conducted between 2008 and 2023. The primary objective is to comprehensively understand the epidemiology and prevalence of xylazine use, particularly its involvement in drug-related deaths, regional variations, national impact, co-occurrence with opioids, and challenges associated with detection and intervention.

Healthcare self-management support of stroke patients after discharge: A conceptual analysis using Rodger's evolutionary approach.

Aim(s): To explore the meaning of healthcare self-management support for post-discharged stroke patients.

Method: Rodgers' evolutionary approach was used to identify antecedents, attributes, related terms, surrogate terms and consequences.

Data Source: Literature from 2012 to 2022 was searched from MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Google Scholar.