Comparison of perinatal health prior to and after the northern cod fishery closure in selected Newfoundland communities
Thesis (M.N.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, School of Nursing, 2000. Nursing Bibliography: leaves 100-112 This study was descriptive, retrospective, and comparative in nature and was an adjunct to the health section of an interdisciplinary study funded by the Tri-Council Eco- Research Progra...
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ftmemorialunivdc:oai:collections.mun.ca:theses3/40974 2023-05-15T15:45:34+02:00 Comparison of perinatal health prior to and after the northern cod fishery closure in selected Newfoundland communities Stevens, Laura Kathleen, 1967- Memorial University of Newfoundland. School of Nursing Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador 2000 ix, 116 leaves Image/jpeg; Application/pdf http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses3/id/40974 eng eng Electronic Theses and Dissertations (12.67 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Stevens_LauraKathleen.pdf a1477443 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses3/id/40974 The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission. Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries Newborn infants--Health and hygiene--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Cod fisheries--Social aspects--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Maternal health services--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Prenatal care--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Perinatal Care Pregnancy Infant Low Birth Weight Maternal Health Services--Newfoundland and Labrador Text Electronic thesis or dissertation 2000 ftmemorialunivdc 2015-08-06T19:17:53Z Thesis (M.N.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, School of Nursing, 2000. Nursing Bibliography: leaves 100-112 This study was descriptive, retrospective, and comparative in nature and was an adjunct to the health section of an interdisciplinary study funded by the Tri-Council Eco- Research Program. The study focused on the possible impact on perinatal health of the northern cod fishery closure that occurred in select areas of Atlantic Canada in July 1992. The purpose of this study was to compare the perinatal health of women and their infants in communities in the Bonavista headland area of Newfoundland during the period 1990-1992 inclusive (pre-fishery closure, n = 396) and 1993-1995 inclusive (post-fishery closure, n = 345) to determine if there was any difference in indicators of perinatal health. Data were used from the Live Birth Notification Forms for the Bonavista headland communities obtained from the Department of Health, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. One of the primary objectives of this research was to identify if there was an increase in the number of low birthweight infants (under 2,500 g). The data set contained all the births in the area for the selected periods and, therefore, analysis was based on a population. Descriptive statistics were employed and results showed some differences between the two groups. Specifically, the post fishery closure group had a higher percentage of mothers beginning prenatal care earlier and experiencing pregnancy complications. Furthermore, the mean birthweight was 88.6 g lower for this group and there was a higher percentage of infants born under 2,500 g and below 37 weeks gestation. Although no causal conclusions may be made overall, these results indicate that positive and negative differences have occurred in perinatal health since the close of the fishery. These results hold important implications for nursing on a population health level. Thesis Bonavista Bay Newfoundland studies University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Digital Archives Initiative (DAI) Canada Newfoundland |
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Newborn infants--Health and hygiene--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Cod fisheries--Social aspects--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Maternal health services--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Prenatal care--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Perinatal Care Pregnancy Infant Low Birth Weight Maternal Health Services--Newfoundland and Labrador Stevens, Laura Kathleen, 1967- Comparison of perinatal health prior to and after the northern cod fishery closure in selected Newfoundland communities |
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Newborn infants--Health and hygiene--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Cod fisheries--Social aspects--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Maternal health services--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Prenatal care--Newfoundland and Labrador--Bonavista Bay Perinatal Care Pregnancy Infant Low Birth Weight Maternal Health Services--Newfoundland and Labrador |
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Thesis (M.N.)--Memorial University of Newfoundland, School of Nursing, 2000. Nursing Bibliography: leaves 100-112 This study was descriptive, retrospective, and comparative in nature and was an adjunct to the health section of an interdisciplinary study funded by the Tri-Council Eco- Research Program. The study focused on the possible impact on perinatal health of the northern cod fishery closure that occurred in select areas of Atlantic Canada in July 1992. The purpose of this study was to compare the perinatal health of women and their infants in communities in the Bonavista headland area of Newfoundland during the period 1990-1992 inclusive (pre-fishery closure, n = 396) and 1993-1995 inclusive (post-fishery closure, n = 345) to determine if there was any difference in indicators of perinatal health. Data were used from the Live Birth Notification Forms for the Bonavista headland communities obtained from the Department of Health, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. One of the primary objectives of this research was to identify if there was an increase in the number of low birthweight infants (under 2,500 g). The data set contained all the births in the area for the selected periods and, therefore, analysis was based on a population. Descriptive statistics were employed and results showed some differences between the two groups. Specifically, the post fishery closure group had a higher percentage of mothers beginning prenatal care earlier and experiencing pregnancy complications. Furthermore, the mean birthweight was 88.6 g lower for this group and there was a higher percentage of infants born under 2,500 g and below 37 weeks gestation. Although no causal conclusions may be made overall, these results indicate that positive and negative differences have occurred in perinatal health since the close of the fishery. These results hold important implications for nursing on a population health level. |
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Comparison of perinatal health prior to and after the northern cod fishery closure in selected Newfoundland communities |
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Comparison of perinatal health prior to and after the northern cod fishery closure in selected Newfoundland communities |
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Comparison of perinatal health prior to and after the northern cod fishery closure in selected Newfoundland communities |
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Electronic Theses and Dissertations (12.67 MB) -- http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/theses/Stevens_LauraKathleen.pdf a1477443 http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/theses3/id/40974 |
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