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Anne Katz

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PubMed2003

Sexuality after hysterectomy: a review of the literature and discussion of nurses' role.

AIM: To review the literature on studies of sexuality after hysterectomy and to identify barriers to nursing assessment of this aspect of human functioning. METHODS: Articles published between 1970 and 2002 on female sexuality, hysterectomy, and nursing assessment of sexuality were located using MEDLINE, CINAHL, Psychlit and Sociofile databases. Study findings were reviewed in relation to the effect of hysterectomy on sexuality, as well as women's perspectives on hysterectomy. Barriers to nursing assessment of sexual functioning are described with suggestions for inclusion of this topic in practice. CONCLUSIONS: There are very few nursing studies on the topic, which may reflect the lack of inclusion of sexual assessment and education in clinical practice. Reasons for this are discussed, and instruments used in sex research are described. There are a number of gaps in the knowledge base on to this topic. Future research in this area is needed to provide direction for nurses in this aspect of clinical practice.

Communication↗
PubMed2003

Observations and advertising: controversies in the prescribing of hormone replacement therapy.

Since scientists in the 1930s discovered sex hormones, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a source of considerable controversy and debate. This debate continues with the publication of the results of the Women's Health Initiative, a large randomized controlled trial that has once again altered the way women and their care providers view this therapy. Over the years the evidence increasingly has suggested that HRT is not effective for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. However, the prevailing opinion denied this, and millions of women were prescribed estrogen with or without progestin under the assumption that cardioprotection was possible. Why did this practice continue in the face of mounting evidence of harm? In this article we will explore the role that the media and pharmaceutical companies have played in the widespread use of these hormones despite evidence of significant side effects and lack of prevention efficacy.

Advertising↗
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Choosing nursing.

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Career Choice↗
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Sexuality after hysterectomy.

OBJECTIVE: To review the literature regarding sexuality after hysterectomy and identify areas for future research. DATA SOURCES: Articles published between 1970 and 2000 on sexuality and hysterectomy were located using MEDLINE, CINAHL, Psychlit, and Sociofile databases. STUDY SELECTION: English language research dealing with the topic was reviewed. DATA EXTRACTION: Study findings were categorized and include studies of the effect of hysterectomy on sexuality, women's perspectives on hysterectomy, and information sharing with women prior to surgery. DATA SYNTHESIS: A number of studies have explored sexuality after hysterectomy. Many of these studies have methodologic flaws, including vague measures of sexual satisfaction and potential for recall bias. A major source of bias is that the first measure of sexual satisfaction/functioning was performed in the immediate preoperative period when symptoms are more likely to affect sexual functioning. CONCLUSIONS: There are a number of gaps in the knowledge base pertaining to this topic. Future research in this area is needed to provide direction for nurses in the clinical area. Topics for future research include what women and their partners want to know about sexuality following hysterectomy and the most efficient methods to provide them with this information. In addition, sexuality in premorbid women needs to be more fully described.

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The evolving art of caring for pregnant women with HIV infection.

Care for the pregnant woman who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is highly complex and constantly evolving. The purpose of this article is to describe the pertinent issues regarding women and HIV during pregnancy, including epidemiology of mother-to-child transmission, the effect of the disease on pregnancy, care issues in the perinatal period, and the issues in women's lives that place them at risk for HIV infection. Antiretroviral therapy offers significant reduction in the rate of mother-to-child transmission, and this is presently the cornerstone of therapy for the pregnant woman with HIV. Careful intrapartum management may also reduce the risk of transmission. Clinical studies of treatment modalities continue to offer new hope to prevent transmission of the virus to the fetus.

Anti-HIV Agents↗
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Neonatal HIV infection.

The purpose of this article is to describe the pertinent issues related to mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection. Significant succcss has been achieved in developed countries to reduce the incidence of this devastating disease in neonates through screening of pregnant women, maternal antiretroviral therapy to reduce transmission, and cesarean section for delivery. Prophylaxis continues for the first six weeks of the newborn's life with antiretroviral therapy and careful monitoring of clinical well-being. Antiretroviral therapy offers significant reduction in the rate of mother-to child transmission, and this is presently the cornerstone of therapy for the HIV-infected pregnant woman. Clinical studies of treatment modalities continue to offer new hope to prevent transmission of the virus to the fetus. Care for the HIV infected newborn is highly complex and constantly evolving. All neonatal nurses should be aware of these issues so that they can be partners in the identification of new cases and the ongoing treatment of babies who are infected.

Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active↗
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Ask and ye shall plan. A health needs assessment of a university population.

BACKGROUND: In the development process of establishing a Campus Health Resource Centre, a health needs assessment of 691 students was conducted at the University of Manitoba. METHODS: Students were surveyed by their peers to identify the health education needs of this population. The process of the health needs assessment is described and the results have formed the basis for a range of programs and services offered on campus. RESULTS: Students showed interest in learning about stress management, cold and flu prevention, ergonomics and lifestyle (exercise, nutrition) issues. CONCLUSION: Of note is low interest in topics generally thought to be important to students such as contraception, safer sex, and STD/AIDS prevention.

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HIV update.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗