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Women's experiences of breastfeeding in an out-of-hospital birthing community

Creator:: Marshall, Lindsay J.
Abstract:: In this thesis, I examine the experiences of breastfeeding mothers who chose to give birth with Certified Professional Midwives at a free-standing birth center, and the factors that influence their known high rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration. Using grounded theory and data collected from participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Melissa J. Cheyney In this thesis, I examine the experiences of

Reinscribing the Birthing Body: Homebirth as Ritual Performance

Creator:: Cheyney, Melissa
Abstract:: In this article, I examine the clinical practices engaged in by U.S. homebirth midwives and their clients from the beginning of pregnancy through to the immediate postpartum period, deconstructing them for their symbolic and ritual content. Using data collected from open-ended, semistructured interviews and intensive participant-observation, I describe the roles...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: Melissa Cheyney Department of Anthropology Oregon State University Reinscribing the Birthing Body

Use of Medicinal Herbs During the Childbearing Year Among Direct-Entry Midwives in the Pacific Northwest

Creator:: Delmendo, Madison
Abstract:: Midwives in the Unites States frequently prescribe herbs and other complementary and alternative therapies for the common complaints of pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Although many studies have reported quantitative data on midwives utilization of herbs, this research aims to convey ethnographic information on midwives use, beliefs, and perceptions...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Anthropology project Madison Delmendo presented on May 24th, 2016. APPROVED: Melissa Cheyney

"It Brings You into the Fold": Understanding Patients' Experiences of Mobile Health Technologies

Creator:: Lee, Jenney R.
Abstract:: Chronic disease is costly to treat and burdensome for those living with its impacts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017), 117 million Americans currently live with chronic disease, and one in four adults live with two or more chronic diseases. The burden placed on the U.S....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Melissa J. Cheyney

The Skeleton in the Closet: An Historic Forensic Case from Scio, Oregon

Creator:: Alapisco, Dawn Marie
Abstract:: In August of 2011, Jenny Minten came across an old coffin, complete with a skeleton, in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Scio lodge. After it was determined that the skeleton did not represent a modern forensic case, the remains were donated to the Oregon State University Anthropology Department....
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: : _________________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney Abstract

The Creation of a Bilingual Children's Book to Promote Breastfeeding to Acculturating Latin@s

Creator:: Newgard, Jessica Lorraine
Abstract:: The purpose of this project is to write a children’s book that promotes breastfeeding to acculturating Latin@s. María’s Mamá’s Milk or La leche de la mamá de María is about a little girl named María whose mother is about to give birth. María wonders what the new baby will eat,...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Approved: _________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney The purpose of this

The Origin, Structure, and Lasting Impact of a Rural Community Coalition Working to Improve Community Health Through all Sectors: An Oral History

Creator:: Kaiser, Alexandra
Abstract:: There is a critical need to understand the impact rural community health coalitions can have on their communities when there is a willingness and drive from community members to share resources and provide supports. This oral history will provide the Live Longer Lebanon Community Health Coalition with a document that...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney There is a critical need to understand the impact rural community

"I'm a Mom too!" - Stigma, Support & Contested Identities among Adolescent Mothers in the United States

Creator:: Everson, Courtney L.
Abstract:: This dissertation aims to provide a comprehensive portrayal of doula care in the lives of pregnant and parenting adolescent mothers. The purpose of this research was to examine the relationships between psychosocial stress, social support, institutionalized constraints, and their impacts on health and well-being among adolescent mothers in the Northwestern...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: & Contested Identities among Adolescent Mothers in the United States. Abstract approved: Melissa J

When Survivors Give Birth With a Doula: A Medical Narrative Analysis

Creator:: Tyler, Kylie A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this project was to examine how trauma can be manifested during birth, as well as the tools non-clinical labor support professionals called doulas can provide. I aimed to analyze the first-hand experiences of two mothers with a history of trauma, taking note of the perceived benefits of...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: :_____________________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney The purpose of this project was to examine how trauma can be manifested

Homelessness Among College Students in the United States: A Metasynthesis

Creator:: Clampitt, Sarah N.
Abstract:: Beginning in 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic contributed to an increase in housing insecurity among college students. As awareness around homelessness has increased, so has research aimed at better understanding the causes of homelessness and housing insecurity among college students, as well as opportunities to better support economic access to higher...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Melissa Cheyney With

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Women's experiences of breastfeeding in an out-of-hospital birthing community

Reinscribing the Birthing Body: Homebirth as Ritual Performance

Use of Medicinal Herbs During the Childbearing Year Among Direct-Entry Midwives in the Pacific Northwest

"It Brings You into the Fold": Understanding Patients' Experiences of Mobile Health Technologies

The Skeleton in the Closet: An Historic Forensic Case from Scio, Oregon

The Creation of a Bilingual Children's Book to Promote Breastfeeding to Acculturating Latin@s

The Origin, Structure, and Lasting Impact of a Rural Community Coalition Working to Improve Community Health Through all Sectors: An Oral History

"I'm a Mom too!" - Stigma, Support & Contested Identities among Adolescent Mothers in the United States

When Survivors Give Birth With a Doula: A Medical Narrative Analysis

Homelessness Among College Students in the United States: A Metasynthesis

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