Prospective Mothers' Awareness and Knowledge of Environmental Impacts Upon Pregnancy
Location
CSU 253/4/5
Start Date
4-4-2011 9:00 AM
End Date
4-4-2011 10:30 AM
Student's Major
Health Science, Biological Sciences
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Judith Luebke
Mentor's Department
Health Science
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
Healthy pregnancies and optimal fetal development are crucial to ensure a healthy future for not only the mother and child but for our society as a whole. In addition to personal health behaviors and genetic factors, environmental toxins can pose significant risks to the pregnant woman and her developing fetus. A recently initiated longitudinal study of children in Ramsey County, Minnesota seeks to investigate the long term health consequence of exposure to environmental pollutants including radiation and selected chemicals. (MPR NEWS, January 24, 2011 minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/01/24/national-childrens-study/) Prenatal education, including avoidance of environmental contaminants, for pregnant women can help reduce these risks and complications by informing pregnant woman about the impact of environmental factors. The purpose of this research was to determine prospective mothers‘ awareness and knowledge of environmental impacts upon pregnancy and fetal development. Data were collected by written survey from pregnant women attending selected prenatal education classes in both rural and urban Minnesota cities.
Prospective Mothers' Awareness and Knowledge of Environmental Impacts Upon Pregnancy
CSU 253/4/5
Healthy pregnancies and optimal fetal development are crucial to ensure a healthy future for not only the mother and child but for our society as a whole. In addition to personal health behaviors and genetic factors, environmental toxins can pose significant risks to the pregnant woman and her developing fetus. A recently initiated longitudinal study of children in Ramsey County, Minnesota seeks to investigate the long term health consequence of exposure to environmental pollutants including radiation and selected chemicals. (MPR NEWS, January 24, 2011 minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/01/24/national-childrens-study/) Prenatal education, including avoidance of environmental contaminants, for pregnant women can help reduce these risks and complications by informing pregnant woman about the impact of environmental factors. The purpose of this research was to determine prospective mothers‘ awareness and knowledge of environmental impacts upon pregnancy and fetal development. Data were collected by written survey from pregnant women attending selected prenatal education classes in both rural and urban Minnesota cities.
Recommended Citation
Vang, Amanda M.. "Prospective Mothers' Awareness and Knowledge of Environmental Impacts Upon Pregnancy." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 4, 2011.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2011/poster-session-A/8
