Publications by authors named "Sheila Abebe"
Perspectives of Infant Mortality from African American Community Members.
Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle)
August 2023
Introduction: Infant mortality (IM) is often used to determine overall population health and well-being. Health disparities exist with African American (AA) infants having higher rates of IM than White infants. The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of members in an AA community regarding IM, which can be used to develop interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFactors Associated with Maternal Engagement in Infant Care When Mothers Use Substances.
Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle)
February 2023
Introduction: Mothers who use substances can play a key role in the treatment and care of their infants. However, challenges exist to engaging these mothers in the care of their infant. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with maternal engagement in infant care when mothers are experiencing substance use disorders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTelehealth for Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder: A Theory-Based Approach.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- Pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) encounter challenges in accessing both substance use treatment and prenatal care, leading to negative health impacts.
- The article proposes a nurse-led telehealth approach based on King's Theory of Goal Attainment to enhance care for these women by improving nurse-client interactions and communication.
- This innovative model aims to empower nurses with the tools to set shared goals with clients, utilize evidence-based strategies, and ultimately provide safer, more effective care for pregnant women with OUD.