Thesis (M.A.P.S.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 35-36).

Thesis (M.A.P.S.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 35-36).

Thesis--PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references.

Fertility awareness-based methods or natural family planning methods are an effective means of family planning that is seldom recommended by the medical community. After a review of literature it is concluded that such methods empower women and couples, that there is a need for a referral system and natural family planning clinics, and a need for a standardized fertility consultant license. Furthermore, such methods have been highly effective family planning tools in third world countries with limited access to contraceptives. Research on provider attitudes is scarce and further study is required, considering some women cannot or will not utilize mechanical or barrier methods of contraception.

CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeiÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / A LactaÃÃo Exclusiva com AmenorrÃia (LAM) constitui MÃtodo Anticoncepcional (MAC) natural, com eficÃcia de 98% atà o sexto mÃs de vida da crianÃa. Atualmente, a promoÃÃo dos MAC disponÃveis no paÃs à realizada pelas equipes do Programa SaÃde da FamÃlia (PSF) e, particularmente, pelo enfermeiro, que deve fazÃ-la com neutralidade, respeitando a livre escolha dos usuÃrios. O objetivo geral deste estudo foi analisar conhecimento e desempenho de enfermeiros do PSF sobre a LAM. Os objetivos especÃficos foram: Identificar experiÃncias pessoais de enfermeiros (pais ou mÃes) relacionadas com aleitamento e a LAM; Verificar conhecimento e confianÃa de enfermeiros relacionados a LAM; Identificar promoÃÃo da LAM por parte dos enfermeiros e percepÃÃo destes quanto a aceitaÃÃo da LAM pela clientela; Conhecer estratÃgias e oportunidades utilizadas por enfermeiros para promoÃÃo da LAM; Apresentar resultados da prÃtica de enfermeiros com relaÃÃo ao acompanhamento de usuÃrias de LAM. Tratou-se de estudo de campo, transversal, realizado de fevereiro a julho de 2008, nas Secretarias Executivas Regionais (SER) I, III, IV e V de Fortaleza-CE, com 137 enfermeiros. A coleta de dados ocorreu nas Unidades BÃsicas de SaÃde das referidas SER utilizando a entrevista. Houve predomÃnio de enfermeiras, correspondendo a 121 (88,3%) dos participantes, que apresentaram idade mÃdia de 35,1 anos. Pouco mais da metade, 70 (51,1%), referiram ter filhos, e desses, 61(92,4%) informaram ter vivenciado o aleitamento materno exclusivo, o que gerou uma mÃdia de 4,38 meses. No entanto, apenas 12 (19,6%) enfermeiros afirmaram ter adotado a LAM, mesmo considerando sua praticidade e seus benefÃcios. Apenas 2 (1,5%) enfermeiros desconheciam a LAM como opÃÃo contraceptiva. Quanto a auto-avaliaÃÃo dos conhecimentos sobre o assunto, 34 (24,8%) enfermeiros classificaram seus conhecimentos como excelente e Ãtimo, 80 (58,4%) bom, 20 (14,6%) como regular e 3 (2,2%) insuficiente. A maioria, 88 (64,2%), desconhecia a eficÃcia da LAM e somente 5 (3,7%) informaram a eficÃcia correta. Mesmo com 65 (47,4%) dos enfermeiros desacreditando na eficÃcia da LAM e apenas 19 (13,9%) sendo conhecedores dos trÃs requisitos para o funcionamento Ãtimo do mÃtodo, 112 (81,8%) afirmaram orientar Ãs mulheres sobre a utilizaÃÃo do mesmo. A aceitaÃÃo das mulheres ocorre de forma parcial, na medida em que solicitam mÃtodo complementar para continuar em uso da LAM. A orientaÃÃo à fornecida pelos enfermeiros em diferentes momentos, relacionados ao perÃodo gravÃdico-puerperal (prÃnatal, puerpÃrio e puericultura) e fora deste, nas consultas de planejamento familiar, sendo, na maioria das vezes, adotada a orientaÃÃo individual. No momento da pesquisa, 59 (52,7%) enfermeiros acompanhavam usuÃrias de LAM. O tempo mÃdio de uso pelas clientes à de 3 a 4 meses, sendo a volta ao trabalho e a introduÃÃo de outros alimentos à dieta infantil os principais motivos de interrupÃÃo da LAM. O anticoncepcional oral combinado foi o MAC de sucessÃo da LAM. Infere-se, pois, que à necessÃrio melhorar o conhecimento dos enfermeiros do PSF sobre essa Ãrea do cuidado, uma vez que nessas circunstÃncias a promoÃÃo da LAM fica comprometida, afetando a adesÃo das mulheres ao mÃtodo, bem como a eficÃcia do mesmo. / Exclusive to The Lactation Amenorrhea (LAM) is a contraceptive method (MAC) natural, with efficiency of 98% by the sixth month of life. Currently, promotion of MAC is available in the country carried out by teams of the Family Health Program (FHP), particularly by nurses, who must do it in neutral, respecting the free choice of users. The aim of this study was to analyze knowledge and performance of nurses of the PSF on the LAM. The specific objectives were: To identify personal experiences of nurses (parents or mothers) in relation to breastfeeding and LAM; To assess knowledge and confidence of nurses related to LAM; To identify promotion of LAM by the perception of nurses and how the acceptance of LAM by the customer; To know opportunities and strategies used by nurses to promote LAM; To show results of the practice of nurses with respect to the monitoring of users of LAM. It was a field study, cross, held from February to July 2008, the Regional Executive Secretariats (SER) I, III, IV and V of Fortaleza-CE, with 137 nurses. Data collection occurred in the Basic Health Units using the interview. There were the nurses, accounting for 121 (88.3%) participants, who had a mean age of 35.1 years. Slightly more than half, 70 (51.1%) reported having children, and of those, 61 (92.4%) reported having experienced exclusive breastfeeding, which had an average of 4.38 months. However, only 12 (19.6%) nurses said they had adopted the LAM, even considering its practicality and its benefits. Only 2 (1.5%) nurses know how to LAM contraceptive option. As the self-assessment of knowledge on the subject, 34 (24.8%) nurses rated their knowledge as excellent or good, 80 (58.4%) good, 20 (14.6%) as regular and 3 (2, 2%) inadequate. Most, 88 (64.2%), know the effectiveness of LAM and only 5 (3.7%) reported the efficacy correct. Even with 65 (47.4%) of nurses discrediting the effectiveness of LAM and only 19 (13.9%) being knowledgeable of the three requirements for optimal operation of the method, 112 (81.8%) said guide for women on the use of it. The acceptance of women occurs in part, to the extent that seeking complementary method to continue use of LAM. The guidance is provided by nurses at different times, related to the pregnancy-puerperal period (prenatal, postpartum and child care) and outside, in the consultations for family planning and, in most cases, adopted the individual approach. The students, 59 (52.7%) nurses accompanied users of LAM. The average time of use by customers is 3 to 4 months, and the return to work and the introduction of other foods to the infant diet the main reasons for discontinuation of LAM. The oral combination was the MAC of succession of LAM. It is therefore the need to improve knowledge of nurses of the PSF over the area of care, since in such circumstances the promotion of LAM is compromised, affecting the adherence of women to the method and the effectiveness of it.

Thesis (M.A.)--Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 2001. / "May 2001." Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-76).

<p>The subject of sexuality has been one of the most heated issues of the Popes throughout the history of the Catholic Church. The topics discussed by the various popes over the years, regarding sexuality, are limited to marriage, the conjugal act, the decline in morals, natural and artificial birth control, abortion, as well as more recently, modern methods of assisted reproduction. </p><p>Moral changes and trends in modern society have had an impact on Catholic Religion. Modern society faces a culture that influences norms and expectations and seems to accept free sexuality. The popes respond slowly or not at all to these cultural trends.</p>

The subject of sexuality has been one of the most heated issues of the Popes throughout the history of the Catholic Church. The topics discussed by the various popes over the years, regarding sexuality, are limited to marriage, the conjugal act, the decline in morals, natural and artificial birth control, abortion, as well as more recently, modern methods of assisted reproduction. Moral changes and trends in modern society have had an impact on Catholic Religion. Modern society faces a culture that influences norms and expectations and seems to accept free sexuality. The popes respond slowly or not at all to these cultural trends.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1983.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1983.