Editor-in-chief’s message
Dear Colleagues, It was wonderful to meet some NPWH members for the first time, as well as catch up with…
November 2016 Vol. 4 No. 4
Four APN students’ narratives on abortion training in Mexico City
Nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives play an integral role in all facets of reproductive healthcare. They provide full-spectrum pregnancy…
Influence of education strategies on young women’s knowledge and attitudes about the HPV vaccine
Lack of knowledge about human papilloma virus (HPV) has been cited as a barrier vaccination uptake. This study examines the…
Message from the CEO
This September marked NPWH’s 19th Annual Premier Women’s Healthcare Conference, and it was a huge success! The main conference began with…
November 2016 Vol. 4 No. 4
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Seeing our invisible patients: The importance of providing inclusive sexual and reproductive healthcare to LGBTQ populations
Before reading the article, click here to take the pretest. The author encourages healthcare providers to become more competent and inclusive…
The adolescent with irregular menses
NM is a 16-year-old female who presents to the clinic with concerns about irregular periods. She tells the nurse practitioner (NP)…
The elusive vulva
This article reviews some of the more common vulvar dermatoses that healthcare providers may encounter in their practice. Many of…
Using simulation to practice vulvar procedure skills
This article provides novice women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs) and WHNP students, as well as instructors and preceptors for WHNP…
What NPs need to know about preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders — FASD
Alcohol: A teratogen Unlike all other substances of abuse, alcohol is a teratogen. Teratogens can alter both the structure and…
Zika virus infection: Latest recommendations for providers caring for reproductive-aged women
The Zika virus, a mosquito-borne flavivirus,1 is becoming a growing concern for U.S. women in their childbearing years. The dramatic increase…