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Waisbren S. 2003. Maternal PKU resource mothers program: A clinical trial—[Final report]. Boston, MA: Children's Hospital Boston, 23 pp.

Annotation: This report evaluates a randomized controlled study using a specially designed home visitation program including resource mothers to help women with phenylketonuria (PKU) attain metabolic control prior to and throughout pregnancy in order to prevent the adverse effects of maternal PKU. Report sections include the nature of the research problem, goals and objectives, the study methodology, an evaluation, and a review of the results/outcomes. Also included is a list of publications and products, an outline of the dissemination/utilization of study results, and references. Tables provide additional information mothers' background variables, blood measurement variables, diet variables, and treatment plan assessment schedules. a review of the literature; an outline of the study design and methods; a presentation of findings; and a discussion of findings and recommendations for policy implications and further research. Also provided are a list of products developed and references.

Keywords: Congenital abnormalities, Fetal development, Final reports, Genetic disorders, Intervention, MCH Research, Maternal fetal exchange, Maternal phenylketonuria, Nutrition, Pregnant women, Resource mothers

Rodman D, Murphy A, eds. 1985. Proceedings: Perinatal Care In The 80's: Social Work Strategies for Prevention and Intervention. Waltham, MA: Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, University Affiliated Training Program, 134 pp.

Annotation: The papers presented in these proceedings reflect areas of knowledge and practice which are applicable to the delivery of services to mothers and children, adolescents, and family units. Topics covered are comprehensive health planning in perinatal care; understanding principles of genetics; role of social work in genetics; substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, and tobacco); staff reflections on caring for drug addicted pregnant women; ethno/cultural factors and perinatal care; integration of Southeast Asians into a health care system; identification of mothers with medical and social risks; access to the health system for mothers and infants at risk; nutrition, psychosocial and medical aspects; and maternal phenylketonuria as a disease born of success.

Keywords: Access to health care, Access to prenatal care, Adolescent health services, Asian Americans, Genetics, Health planning, High risk mothers, MCH services, Maternal phenylketonuria, Perinatal care, Social work, Sociocultural factors, Substance abuse, Substance abusing pregnant women
   

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