Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Preeclampsia among First-Generation Nigerian Women in the United States

About the Book

This study contributes to positive social change by bringing awareness of preeclampsia, risk factors, and the need for early recognition and prompt treatment to first-generation Nigerian women living in the United States. Although numerous studies have documented the need for early recognition and treatment of preeclampsia to attain a good prognosis, first-generation Nigerian women living in the United States tend to seek obstetrical care after the first trimester (twelve weeks), by which time prompt recognition may be missed.

About the Author

A midwife in Nigeria, Dr. Christine Okpomeshine received her undergraduate and master’s at Seton Hall University and PhD in public health (Community Prevention and Education) at Walden University–Minneapolis. Her scholarly research was attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions of preeclampsia among first-generation Nigerian women living in the United States. Others research done was to determine if Leopold’s maneuvers (abdominal palpation) using simulation can improve nursing students’ understanding in the basic steps of palpating the uterus through the abdomen in order to determine the lie and presentation of the fetus. She had poster presentations at the International Research Symposium in Canada and at the US and Russia nursing cruise conference in Russia. She published an article on traditional birthing practices in Igbo land, Nigeria. She is a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in the state of New Jersey. She has previously taught at Long Island University, as adjunct clinical professor in different universities and presently teaching at the New Jersey City University.