Gillian Burkhardt
Biographic Data
| ID | 3933760 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gillian Burkhardt |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gillian |
| FAMILY NAME | Burkhardt |
| SIGNATURE | BURKHARDT G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Boston University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A quantitative assessment of termination of sexual violence-related pregnancies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Most women terminated SVRPs using medications or herbs not recognized as evidence-based methods of pregnancy termination and sought these methods outside of the formal healthcare sector. These data suggest that access to safe abortion methods is needed for women with SVRPs in DRC. Physical symptoms and emotional reactions related to the termination varied. While it is not possible to differentiate the impacts of sexual violence, SVRP, and pregnan…
Sexual violence-related pregnancies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Women in this study had limited access to evidence-based safe abortion care and faced potential consequences from unsafe abortion, including increased morbidity and mortality. Increased access to reproductive health services, particularly safe, evidence-based abortion services, is paramount for women with SVRPs in eastern DRC and other conflict-affected regions
The infant feeding choices and experiences of women living with HIV in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
HIV transmission through breastfeeding is a significant public health challenge. While breastfeeding provides important nutrition, and results in reduced morbidity and mortality, there is a risk of HIV transmission through breastfeeding. International prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) guidelines recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months among HIV-infected women on antiretroviral therapy. Promoting exclusive feeding has pro…
The role of religion in HIV-positive women's disclosure experiences and coping strategies in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
The role of religion in HIV-positive women's disclosure experiences and coping strategies in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
The infant feeding choices and experiences of women living with HIV in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
HIV transmission through breastfeeding is a significant public health challenge. While breastfeeding provides important nutrition, and results in reduced morbidity and mortality, there is a risk of HIV transmission through breastfeeding. International prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) guidelines recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months among HIV-infected women on antiretroviral therapy. Promoting exclusive feeding has pro…
A quantitative assessment of termination of sexual violence-related pregnancies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Most women terminated SVRPs using medications or herbs not recognized as evidence-based methods of pregnancy termination and sought these methods outside of the formal healthcare sector. These data suggest that access to safe abortion methods is needed for women with SVRPs in DRC. Physical symptoms and emotional reactions related to the termination varied. While it is not possible to differentiate the impacts of sexual violence, SVRP, and pregnan…
Sexual violence-related pregnancies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Women in this study had limited access to evidence-based safe abortion care and faced potential consequences from unsafe abortion, including increased morbidity and mortality. Increased access to reproductive health services, particularly safe, evidence-based abortion services, is paramount for women with SVRPs in eastern DRC and other conflict-affected regions
Medicine (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · Anger (2 works) · Domestic violence (2 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (2 works) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (2 works) · Nursing (2 works)