Noelene K Jeffers

Dados Biográficos

ID167423
NOMENoelene K Jeffers
PRENOMESNoelene K
SOBRENOMEJeffers
ASSINATURAJEFFERS N K
AFILIAÇÕESJohns Hopkins University
ORCID0000-0003-0957-6690
VERIFICADOSim
TOTAL DE OBRAS10
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES9
TOTAL COMO AUTOR10
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2020
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2026
ÍNDICE H1

  • Perspectives from Black Midwifery Leaders on Scaling Culturally Affirming and Community-Centered Models of Care

    Open AccessNoelene K Jeffers, Sylvie T Wilson et al.ARTICLEHealth Equity2026

    Introduction: Black midwifery practice leaders are reimagining perinatal care for Black women and birthing people by designing and implementing innovative culturally affirming community models of care. They possess a unique lens on the factors that sustain and threaten their innovative work. The aim of this study was to explore Black midwives’ perspectives on the components of these models of care, their leadership experiences, and facilitators a…

  • The Changing Landscape of Gendered Language in Pregnancy and Birth

    Karen Trister Grace, Noelene K Jeffers et al.ARTICLEJournal of Nursing Education2025

    BACKGROUND: The revision of a textbook covering prenatal and postnatal care provided our editorial team with an opportunity to critically examine language choices and incorporate gender-inclusive language. METHOD: Guided by scientific evidence, professional recommendations, editorials, and a deep respect for the humanity of our clients, we undertook this task with humility and determination. RESULTS: This article describes the societal and clinic…

  • “This year is not about carrying the heaviest burden”- a qualitative study on Black women’s postpartum experiences

    Open AccessNoelene K Jeffers, Lauren Arrington et al.ARTICLESSM - Qualitative Research in…2025

    There is a growing literature that seeks to understand Black women/birthing people's postpartum experiences, particularly in the context of structural, political and historical exclusion of Black people in the United States. The overarching goals of this manuscript were to explore Black women's postpartum experiences, how racism impacts the postpartum year, and for those insights to reimagine a model of postpartum care that enables Black birthing…

  • The 2025 Georgetown University Perinatal Symposium

    Open AccessHeather M Bradford, Lauren Arrington et al.ARTICLEHealth Equity2025

    Introduction and Purpose: The perinatal period is a crucial time for the health and well-being of pregnant, birthing, and postpartum individuals, infants, families, and their communities. However, deep structural and social inequities, including racism and other forms of discrimination, impact access to, utilization of, and quality of perinatal care. These inequities contribute to worsening maternal mortality and morbidity rates in the United Sta…

  • Postpartum Health Disparities During the Birth Hospitalization in the United States

    Open AccessChristina X Marea, Heather M Bradford et al.ARTICLEJournal of Racial and Ethnic…2025

  • Homelessness in pregnancy

    Open AccessNoelene K Jeffers, C Anneta Arno et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Psychiatry2025

    Findings highlight that homelessness during pregnancy reflects cumulative adversity which compound across the life course, with the potential to cause intergenerational consequences for maternal and infant health. Policies that ensure stable, safe housing during the perinatal period, integrated mental health care, and economic supports are urgently needed. We identify critical opportunities for policy and practice reforms, emphasizing the need fo…

  • Linking Adverse Experiences to Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes

    Open AccessJoshua P Mersky, Noelene K Jeffers et al.ARTICLEJournal of Racial and Ethnic…2024Citada por: 1Referências: 85

  • Investigating the impact of structural racism on black birthing people - associations between racialized economic segregation, incarceration inequality, and severe maternal morbidity

    Open AccessNoelene K Jeffers, Blair O Berger et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2023Citada por: 8Referências: 41

  • If the Partner Finds Out, then there’s Trouble’

    Open AccessNoelene K Jeffers, Jessica L Zemlak et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2022

  • Communicating with African-American Women Who Have Had a Preterm Birth About Risks for Future Preterm Births

    Open AccessAllison S Bryant, Allison Bryant et al.ARTICLEJournal of Racial and Ethnic…2020Referências: 18

    PurposeAfrican-American women are at higher risk of preterm birth (PTB) compared with other racial/ethnic groups in the USA. The primary objective was to evaluate the level of understanding among a group of African-American women concerning risks of PTB in future pregnancies. Secondary objectives were to evaluate how some women obtain information about PTB and to identify ways to raise their awareness.MethodsSix focus groups were conducted in thr…