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Historical Reflection on Health Promotion Within Midwifery Care in the United States
Author(s) -
Walsh Linda V.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1111/jmwh.12029
Subject(s) - health promotion , promotion (chess) , health care , reflection (computer programming) , public health , nursing , medicine , health care delivery , political science , computer science , politics , law , programming language
Heath promotion has become recognized as a vital component of health care delivery. It is well known that the traditional model of medical care delivery is limited by its focus on diagnosis of illness and treatment. The integration of public health concepts of prevention and health promotion offers depth and breadth of care that is associated with attaining optimal health status. This review offers a historical reflection on the early and continued integration of health promotion activities in midwifery care in the United States.