Graduation Year
2024
Document Type
Senior Thesis
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Primary Major
Nursing
Primary Minor
Psychology
Thesis Advisor
Lynn Noyce, RN, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Abstract
Maternal mortality is a pressing, global concern that particularly affects African American women in the United States. African American women face disproportionately a high maternal mortality rate (MMR), with rates more than double that of white women. Preeclampsia emerges as the leading cause of maternal mortality in African American women, driving the need for targeted interventions. To address this issue, a proposed research study aims to investigate the impact of a nurse-led, waiting room, preeclampsia and aspirin effectiveness educational intervention on the knowledge and preeclampsia rates among African American women. The study draws upon existing evidence that supports the use of low-dose aspirin in preventing preeclampsia. A thorough literature review explores the effectiveness of aspirin in preventing preeclampsia and the impact of educational interventions on women's knowledge and awareness of the condition. This potential study empowers healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, who play a vital role in reducing maternal mortality rates and addressing health disparities among pregnant African American women in the United States.