Outputs (6)

Normal infant sleep and parental expectations (2015)
Journal Article
Rudzik, A. E. (2015). Normal infant sleep and parental expectations. International Journal of Birth and Parent Education, 2(2), 7-10

Infant sleep is a subject of great interest - and concern - for many new parents. Parental expectations for infant sleep often reflect cultural norms that may not align well with the realities of infant growth and development. Unrealistic expectation... Read More about Normal infant sleep and parental expectations.

Oxytocin and Epstein-Barr Virus: Stress biomarkers in the postpartum period among first-time mothers from São Paulo, Brazil (2014)
Journal Article
Rudzik, A. E., Breakey, A., & Bribiescas, R. G. (2014). Oxytocin and Epstein-Barr Virus: Stress biomarkers in the postpartum period among first-time mothers from São Paulo, Brazil. American Journal of Human Biology, 26(1), 43-50. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.22489

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between self-reported stress levels among new mothers in São Paulo, Brazil and two biomarkers of stressful experience, oxytocin (OT) and Epstein-Barr Virus antibody level (EBV-ab),... Read More about Oxytocin and Epstein-Barr Virus: Stress biomarkers in the postpartum period among first-time mothers from São Paulo, Brazil.

The Experience and Determinants of First-Time Breast-Feeding Duration among Low-Income Women from Sao Paulo, Brazil (2012)
Journal Article
Rudzik, A. E. (2012). The Experience and Determinants of First-Time Breast-Feeding Duration among Low-Income Women from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Current Anthropology, 53(1), 108-117. https://doi.org/10.1086/663693

While the ability to breast-feed is virtually universal among women, the experience of breast-feeding is particular to each woman and is influenced by her social, economic, and personal circumstances. This paper explores quantitative and experience-f... Read More about The Experience and Determinants of First-Time Breast-Feeding Duration among Low-Income Women from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Breastfeeding and the “good mother” ideal in São Paulo, Brazil (2011)
Book Chapter
Rudzik, A. E. (2011). Breastfeeding and the “good mother” ideal in São Paulo, Brazil. In M. Walks, & N. McPherson (Eds.), An anthropology of mothering (159-171). Demeter Press

Determinants of Tubal Ligation in Puebla, Mexico (2011)
Journal Article
Rudzik, A. E., Leonard, S. H., & Sievert, L. L. (2011). Determinants of Tubal Ligation in Puebla, Mexico. Women and Health, 51(4), 365-382. https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2011.574793

Tubal ligation provides an effective and reliable method by which women can choose to limit the number of children they will bear. However, because of the irreversibility of the procedure and other potential disadvantages, it is important to understa... Read More about Determinants of Tubal Ligation in Puebla, Mexico.

Examining health equity through satisfaction and confidence of patients in primary healthcare in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (2003)
Journal Article
Rudzik, A. E. (2003). Examining health equity through satisfaction and confidence of patients in primary healthcare in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Journal of health, population and nutrition, 21(3), 243-250

Surveys of patient satisfaction are widely used for identifying priorities and problems in healthcare reforms. The present study examined satisfaction and confidence of patients in public healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago. Data were gathered by inter... Read More about Examining health equity through satisfaction and confidence of patients in primary healthcare in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.