“I can feel myself being squeezed and stretched, moulded and grown, and expanded in my capacity to love loudly and profoundly”: Metaphor and religion in motherhood blogs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dcm.2020.100429
Abstract: Abstract This article will explore how metaphors of motherhood are used by contemporary female bloggers who are affiliated with certain faith groups. Within religious contexts especially, motherhood blogs are often seen as suitable activities for… read more here.
Keywords: feel squeezed; moulded grown; motherhood; squeezed stretched ... See more keywords
De novo Families: Lesbian Motherhood
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DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2016.1194119
Abstract: ABSTRACT The aim of this recent Australian study was to explore the experiences of lesbian women choosing motherhood. Participants included 30 self-identifying lesbian mothers. Data were collected via interviews, data collection sheets, and online journaling.… read more here.
Keywords: lesbian motherhood; motherhood; novo families; families lesbian ... See more keywords
The politics of foot powder: depoliticizing motherhood during the US War on Terrorism
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DOI: 10.1080/14616742.2017.1419825
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article uses the example of mothers of service members during the US War on Terrorism (October 2001 to present) to show how gendered maternal ideology can disempower women to participate in the political… read more here.
Keywords: politics foot; war terrorism; war; motherhood ... See more keywords
Conservative and alternative motherhood in popular Israeli TV series
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DOI: 10.1080/14680777.2017.1391309
Abstract: Abstract The present study analyzes the models of motherhood reflected and constructed in two popular Israeli television series that center around mothers. The analysis reveals the change in social norms and values regarding the institution… read more here.
Keywords: alternative motherhood; motherhood; series; motherhood popular ... See more keywords
Iranian mothers’ experiences of the outcomes of early motherhood: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2018.1425648
Abstract: ABSTRACT Early motherhood is a major health challenge in most developing countries. The aim of this study was to explore Iranian mothers’ experiences of the outcomes of early motherhood. This qualitative study was done using… read more here.
Keywords: early motherhood; outcomes early; iranian mothers; motherhood ... See more keywords
Assessing the Relationship Between Motherhood and Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Behaviors.
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DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2022.0388
Abstract: Background: National guidelines recommend Papanicolaou (Pap) testing and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for cervical cancer prevention; however, certain subgroups may be at risk for underutilization. Prior studies have identified motherhood as a predictor of health… read more here.
Keywords: cervical cancer; health; vaccination; motherhood ... See more keywords
Motherhood and Risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers in the Mexico-US Border Region
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000634
Abstract: Background Globally, female sex workers (FSWs) have been identified as a high-risk group for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, as women of reproductive age, FSWs also have children. Few studies… read more here.
Keywords: risk; motherhood; sex; sexually transmitted ... See more keywords
Factors affecting adaptation to the role of motherhood in mothers of preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1111/jan.13099
Abstract: AIM The aim of this study was to explore factors affecting adaptation to the role of motherhood in mothers of preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. BACKGROUND Transition to motherhood often causes… read more here.
Keywords: adaptation role; motherhood; mothers preterm; role motherhood ... See more keywords
P7 Trends, determinants and inequalities in adolescent motherhood in 74 low and middle-income countries: a population-based study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2019-rcpch-sahm.15
Abstract: Aims Reducing adolescent motherhood is an important indicator of several global health-related goals. Assessing the epidemiological burden of adolescent motherhood is important in supporting prevention initiatives to achieve these goals. Thus, the purpose of this… read more here.
Keywords: determinants adolescent; inequalities adolescent; prevalence; adolescent motherhood ... See more keywords
(Invisible) Displays of Survivalist Intensive Motherhood among UK Brexit Preppers
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DOI: 10.1177/0038038521997763
Abstract: This article explores mothers’ narratives of ‘prepping’ behaviours. Prepping involves the management of stockpiled household items in anticipation of marketplace disruption. In this article, we use anticipated food shortages following the UK’s exit from the… read more here.
Keywords: invisible displays; motherhood among; survivalist intensive; motherhood ... See more keywords
‘Four (Single Parent) Women’: Emulating Nina Simone’s Storytelling for Critical Consciousness
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DOI: 10.1177/01417789221102511
Abstract: From 2017 to 2018, I was privileged to carry out in-depth biographical interviews with black British women who raised children as single parents for my doctoral project. This project is part of my ongoing work… read more here.
Keywords: motherhood; four single; women emulating; parent ... See more keywords