scholarly journals Public Display of Affection in Couples Attending Childbirth Education Classes: Implications for Practice in Thailand

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 8-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srisuthisak Sasamon ◽  
Linda Clark Amankwaa
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Culturally Sensitive ◽  
Public Display ◽  
Childbirth Education ◽  
Education Class

The purpose of this article is to describe couples’ touch behaviors and positions during their interactions in childbirth education class exercises in the United States—practices that might be construed differently among couples in Thailand. Using observations collected at childbirth education classes conducted in the United States during the fall of 2002, the author found four positions that would be considered culturally sensitive with her Thai experiences. Perhaps with some modifications in the technique, mothers and their partners in in the technique, mothers and their partners in Thailand will more readily accept childbirth education classes.

scholarly journals Political Advertising

Communication ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynda Lee Kaid ◽  
Annabel Cherry ◽  
Maridith Miles
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Behavioral Outcomes ◽  
Political Advertising ◽  
The United States ◽  
Direct Mail ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Public Display ◽  
Dominant Form ◽  
Political Candidates ◽  
Media Messages

The study of political advertising encompasses research on how political candidates, parties, and interest groups use mass media messages to persuade voters, policymakers, and the general public that their viewpoint excels that of all the opposition. Political advertising constitutes the dominant form of communication for candidates in the United States and is an important promotional format in democracies around the world. In the United States, political advertising usually must be purchased by the sponsors, but in other countries such advertising may be paid, provided free on public communication outlets, or a combination of paid and free messages. Political advertising research has concentrated primarily on television and frequently at the presidential level, but also includes messages distributed via radio, newspapers, posters and other public display formats, direct mail, and, recently, the Internet. Most studies are concerned with the content of political advertising messages and their effects. Effects are often measured in terms of how well political advertising communicates information; influences evaluations or opinions of candidates, parties, and issues; and affects voting or other behavioral outcomes.

Public Holidays and the Law

2020 ◽  
pp. 536-548
Author(s):  
Richard W. Garnett ◽  
Jackson C. Blais
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
First Amendment ◽  
The United States ◽  
Establishment Clause ◽  
Public Display ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Public Holidays ◽  
Official Recognition ◽  
State Separation

A peculiar feature of the celebration of Christmas in the United States is that its observance and its symbols became and continue to be the subjects of First Amendment litigation regarding the Establishment Clause. It has been frequently claimed, and courts have sometimes agreed, that the public display of Christmas decorations and symbols, and the official recognition of Christmas as a legal holiday, are unconstitutional ‘establishments’ of religion. After the Supreme Court’s created the Lemon test to consider Establishment Clause claims, courts’ rulings under the test have been inconsistent and unpredictable, and the subject of widespread academic and popular criticism. There are reasons to believe, however, that the current Supreme Court is moving away from a strict form of ‘Church–State separation’ and towards a greater appreciation for tradition, history, and practice.

Pediatric Hearing Aid Management: Challenges among Hispanic Families

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (08) ◽  
pp. 718-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Caballero ◽  
Karen Muñoz ◽  
Karl White ◽  
Lauri Nelson ◽  
Melanie Domenech-Rodriguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
The United States ◽  
Culturally Sensitive ◽  
Hispanic Families ◽  
Know How ◽  
Spanish Speaking ◽  
Hearing Aid Use

AbstractHearing aid fitting in infancy has become more common in the United States as a result of earlier identification of hearing loss. Consistency of hearing aid use is an area of concern for young children, as well as other hearing aid management challenges parents encounter that may contribute to less-than-optimal speech and language outcomes. Research that describes parent hearing aid management experiences of Spanish-speaking Hispanic families, or the extent of their needs, is not available. To effectively support parent learning, in a culturally sensitive manner, providers may benefit from having a better understanding of the needs and challenges Hispanic families experience with hearing aid management.The purpose of the current study was to describe challenges with hearing aid management and use for children from birth to 5 yr of age, as reported by Spanish-speaking parents in the United States, and factors that may influence hearing aid use.This study used a cross-sectional survey design.Forty-two Spanish-speaking parents of children up to 5 yr of age who had been fitted with hearing aids.Responses were obtained from surveys mailed to parents through early intervention programs and audiology clinics. Descriptive statistics were used to describe frequencies and variance in responses.Forty-seven percent of the parents reported the need for help from an interpreter during audiology appointments. Even though parents received information and were taught skills by their audiologist, many wanted to receive more information. For example, 59% wanted to know how to meet other parents of children who have hearing loss, although 88% had previously received this information; 56% wanted to know how to do basic hearing aid maintenance, although 71% had previously received instruction. The two most frequently reported hearing aid use challenges were fear of losing the hearing aids, and not seeing benefit from the hearing aids. Hearing aid use during all waking hours was reported by more parents (66%) when their child had a good day than when their child had a bad day (37%); during the previous two weeks, 35% of the parents indicated their child had all good days.Hispanic parents wanted more comprehensive information, concrete resources, and emotional support from the audiologist to overcome hearing aid management challenges. Understanding parents’ perspectives, experiences, and challenges is critical for audiologists to provide appropriate support in a culturally sensitive manner and to effectively address families’ needs.

scholarly journals U.S. Nulliparas’ Reasons for Expected Provider Type and Childbirth Setting

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Arcia
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Provider Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Childbirth Education ◽  
Birth Center ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Childbirth Care

ABSTRACTThe objective of this study was to describe nulliparas’ reasons for the type of provider (i.e., midwife, physician) and childbirth setting (i.e., home, hospital, hospital-based birth center) that respondents expected for their births. Data were collected via a cross-sectional, descriptive, self-administered, Web-based survey including both close- and open-ended questions and were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Respondents were 220 nulliparous women aged 18–40 years, living in the United States, and pregnant at 20 or fewer weeks’ gestation. Women’s reasons were categorized broadly as relating to provider/setting attributes, relationship with provider/setting, normative choices, respondent attributes, and practical considerations. Respondents’ reasons highlight misconceptions about childbirth care options, especially regarding midwifery and nonhospital settings, which may be addressed by childbirth education.

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