Discussing menstrual cycle-related mood symptoms provides an opportune time during the visit to complete depression screening.
December 2021 Vol. 9 No. 6
Editor-in-chief’s message: Diversity and Equity in 2021
As 2021 comes to an end, let us consider the work we have done to foster inclusivity, diversity, and equity in journal content and through our authors and editorial advisory board (EAB).
Examining an Implicit Bias Assessment Tool: Considerations for Faculty and Clinicians
We have an obligation to teach the next generation of providers about the role of implicit bias in healthcare and its impact on patients served.
Highlights of Updated Recommendations in the 2021 CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines
The 2021 guidelines include updated recommendations for treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and Mycoplasma genitalium, and alternative treatment options for bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Implications for WHNPs and Midwives
In the US, the incidence of PPCM is rising, possibly due to advanced maternal age, an increased rate of multifetal pregnancies secondary to modern fertility techniques, and increased recognition and awareness of the disease.
Position Statement: Menstrual Equity
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) asserts that all individuals who menstruate should have adequate access…
Telehealth for Older Women: Practice Considerations for the WHNP
The WHNP is ideally situated to consider adding telehealth services for older women as part of preventive healthcare and chronic health condition management.
Use of Motivational Interviewing to Address HPV Vaccine Hesitancy
In a time when parental vaccine hesitancy in pediatric spaces continues to occur, it is important that NPs have a tool kit for continuing the conversation in both an empathetic and informative way.
What is Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity and Why Does it Matter for Nurse Practitioners?
To fully meet patients’ needs, provide compassionate care that helps our patients thrive, and to create the best health outcomes possible, it is important to make SRHE a priority in our practice.