Tammy Harpel
Biographic Data
| ID | 5058076 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tammy Harpel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tammy |
| FAMILY NAME | Harpel |
| SIGNATURE | HARPEL T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Louisiana Tech University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0069-1879 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The Impact of Ultrasound on Prenatal Attachment Among Disembodied and Embodied Knowers
Utilizing data from three studies that each focused on a different population (expectant mothers, expectant grandmothers, expectant fathers), this study sought to explore the perceived impact of ultrasound technology on feelings of prenatal attachment, hypothesizing significant differences in perceived impact would exist between expectant mothers, fathers, and grandmothers and between embodied and disembodied knowers. Participants in all three st…
Practicing Preventive Health: The Underlying Culture Among Low-Income Rural Populations
CONTEXT: Health disparities on the basis of geographic location, social economic factors and education levels are well documented. However, even when health care services are available, there is no guarantee that all persons will take preventive health measures. Understanding the cultural beliefs, practices, and lifestyle choices that determine utilization of health services is an important factor in combating chronic diseases. PURPOSE: The purpo…
I Thought My Heart Would Burst: The Role of Ultrasound Technology on Expectant Grandmotherhood
Using both quantitative and qualitative data, this study investigates the role of ultrasound technology on feelings of attachment and emotions experienced by expectant grandmothers. A total of 109 expectant grandmothers complete the 84-question Web-based survey. A 12-item scale is used to assess the impact of ultrasound on attachment. As expected, participants who attend the ultrasound exam are more likely than those who merely see pictures or vi…
Fear of the unknown: Ultrasound and Anxiety About Fetal Health
Using a qualitative approach, this study sought to explore the role of ultrasound in fetal health anxiety. One semi-structured interview was conducted with 30 pregnant women. Data analysis was inductive, following the principles of the template and editing organizing styles of coding and analysis. Overall, 93 percent of the women reported anxiety over fetal health, with 96.5 percent of these women indicating that ultrasound played a role in their…
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I Thought My Heart Would Burst: The Role of Ultrasound Technology on Expectant Grandmotherhood
Using both quantitative and qualitative data, this study investigates the role of ultrasound technology on feelings of attachment and emotions experienced by expectant grandmothers. A total of 109 expectant grandmothers complete the 84-question Web-based survey. A 12-item scale is used to assess the impact of ultrasound on attachment. As expected, participants who attend the ultrasound exam are more likely than those who merely see pictures or vi…
The Impact of Ultrasound on Prenatal Attachment Among Disembodied and Embodied Knowers
Utilizing data from three studies that each focused on a different population (expectant mothers, expectant grandmothers, expectant fathers), this study sought to explore the perceived impact of ultrasound technology on feelings of prenatal attachment, hypothesizing significant differences in perceived impact would exist between expectant mothers, fathers, and grandmothers and between embodied and disembodied knowers. Participants in all three st…
Fear of the unknown: Ultrasound and Anxiety About Fetal Health
Using a qualitative approach, this study sought to explore the role of ultrasound in fetal health anxiety. One semi-structured interview was conducted with 30 pregnant women. Data analysis was inductive, following the principles of the template and editing organizing styles of coding and analysis. Overall, 93 percent of the women reported anxiety over fetal health, with 96.5 percent of these women indicating that ultrasound played a role in their…
Special Reviewers
Fear of the unknown: Ultrasound and Anxiety About Fetal Health
Using a qualitative approach, this study sought to explore the role of ultrasound in fetal health anxiety. One semi-structured interview was conducted with 30 pregnant women. Data analysis was inductive, following the principles of the template and editing organizing styles of coding and analysis. Overall, 93 percent of the women reported anxiety over fetal health, with 96.5 percent of these women indicating that ultrasound played a role in their…
Practicing Preventive Health: The Underlying Culture Among Low-Income Rural Populations
CONTEXT: Health disparities on the basis of geographic location, social economic factors and education levels are well documented. However, even when health care services are available, there is no guarantee that all persons will take preventive health measures. Understanding the cultural beliefs, practices, and lifestyle choices that determine utilization of health services is an important factor in combating chronic diseases. PURPOSE: The purpo…
I Thought My Heart Would Burst: The Role of Ultrasound Technology on Expectant Grandmotherhood
Using both quantitative and qualitative data, this study investigates the role of ultrasound technology on feelings of attachment and emotions experienced by expectant grandmothers. A total of 109 expectant grandmothers complete the 84-question Web-based survey. A 12-item scale is used to assess the impact of ultrasound on attachment. As expected, participants who attend the ultrasound exam are more likely than those who merely see pictures or vi…
The Impact of Ultrasound on Prenatal Attachment Among Disembodied and Embodied Knowers
Utilizing data from three studies that each focused on a different population (expectant mothers, expectant grandmothers, expectant fathers), this study sought to explore the perceived impact of ultrasound technology on feelings of prenatal attachment, hypothesizing significant differences in perceived impact would exist between expectant mothers, fathers, and grandmothers and between embodied and disembodied knowers. Participants in all three st…
Medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (3 works) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Feeling (2 works) · Obstetrics (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Ultrasound (2 works)