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E A Rankin

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PubMed1985

Sex-role attributes, gender, and postpartal perceptions of the marital relationship.

The relationships of sex-role attributes and gender to perceptions of changes in intimacy and in the overall marital relationship were examined, as was the quality of that relationship following the birth of an infant. For a sample of 165 couples, positive changes in intimacy and in the overall relationship following delivery were positively related to marital quality at four months postpartum. Of gender and sex-role attributes, only femininity contributed significantly to the prediction of overall change and quality. None of the variables predicted perceived change in intimacy.

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PubMed1978

Management of flexor tendon lacerations in the hand.

Flexor tendon injuries in the hand present a real challenge in treatment. Poorly chosen or poorly executed treatment may lead to a functionless finger at best, impairing total hand function. A variety of approaches to treatment of flexor tendon injuries is available to the specially trained surgeon and a particular method is selected based on the merits of the case in question. Primary tendon repair is a viable choice under the proper conditions, while delayed primary repair allows a somewhat broader application of this technique. Flexor tendon grafting remains a very useful operation for the surgeon caring for tendon injuries of the hand.

Finger Injuries↗
PubMed1976

Stress fractures.

Stress fractures, well-known occurrences in military recruits, also occur in civilians. There is a gradual alteration of the bone resulting from repeated unaccustomed stresses. Pain usually precedes positive x-rays by one to two weeks. Serial films are therefore required. Differential diagnosis can be a problem but treatment is simple. Femoral neck stress fractures can become complicated.

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Stresses and rewards experienced by employed mothers.

As an increasing percentage of mothers of preschool children enter the labor force, there is a need for a better understanding of the experience of employment and its impact on women and their families. In the present study, employed women enacting multiple roles were asked to describe their perceptions of the stresses and rewards of the experience. One hundred eighteen employed mothers of preschool children were interviewed. The major stresses that emerged from the responses included lack of time, child-related problems, and maternal guilt. Rewarding aspects included personal benefits, financial rewards, and improved family life. Implications for families, health practitioners, and researchers are discussed.

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Changes in sexual relationships in postpartum couples.

To assess perceived changes in intimacy and sexuality in postpartum couples, an Intimate Relationship Scale was developed, tested for reliability (alpha = 0.86), and administered by mail. Sixty-eight, middle-class couples responded at four months postpartum and 126 couples at 12 months postpartum. Data revealed declines in the frequency of and desire for sexual activity, especially for mothers, when compared to sexual activity before the infant's birth. At four months postpartum, most women reported physical discomfort with sexual intercourse, a decline in physical strength, dissatisfaction with bodily appearance, and fatigue which interfered with sex. Strategies and techniques to promote and maintain intimacy and sexuality in postpartum couples are suggested to assist their transition to parenthood and may positively influence parenting behaviors.

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