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Psychometric validation of the Obsessive Belief Questionnaire and the Interpretation of Intrusions Inventory: Part 2, factor analyses and testing of a brief version

2005 Obsessive Compulsive Cognitions Working Group. (2005). Psychometric validation of the Obsessive Belief Questionnaire and the Interpretation of Intrusions Inventory: Part 2, factor analyses and testing of a brief version. Behaviour Research & Therapy, 43(11): 1527-42. Abstract The Obsessive Belief Questionnaire (OBQ) and the Interpretation of Intrusions Inventory (III) were designed to assess beliefs…
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Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Cognitive behavior therapy vs exposure and response prevention

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2005 Whittal ML, Thordarson DS, & McLean PD. (2005). Treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder: Cognitive behavior therapy vs exposure and response prevention. Behaviour Research & Therapy, 43(12): 1559-76. Abstract The efficacy of contemporary cognitive therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has only recently been investigated. The current study compares exposure and response prevention (ERP) and cognitive…
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The squatting position for the second stage of labor: Effects on labor and on maternal and fetal well-being

1993 Golay J, Vedam S. (1993). The squatting position for the second stage of labor: Effects on labor and on maternal and fetal well-being. Birth, 20(2): 73-78. Abstract A cohort study was designed to assess the effects of maternal squatting position for the second stage of labor on the evolution and progress of labor,…
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Guidelines for client selection in the home birth midwifery practice

1995 Vedam S, Kolodji Y. (1995). Guidelines for client selection in the home birth midwifery practice. Journal of Nurse-Midwifery, 40(6): 508-521. Abstract Numerous studies have documented the safety of planned home birth; yet, few have identified specific criteria for selection of the home birth candidate. Home birth midwifery practice achieves successful outcomes by appropriate…
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Midwifery, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

In December 2023, UNESCO inscribed “Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices” onto its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition underscores the universal significance of midwifery across diverse cultures.