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Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health Recognizes Top Authors and Articles of 2012


Official Journal of ACNM Honors Exceptional Authors at Annual Meeting in Nashville




For Immediate Release
June 6, 2013
Contact: Damaris Hay
Office: (240) 485-1856
E-mail: [email protected]
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Silver Spring, MD-The Journal of Midwifery &
Women's Health
, the official journal of the American College of
Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), honored the contributions of exceptional authors with 3
awards presented at the ACNM 58th Annual Meeting & Exposition in
Nashville, TN. At a ceremony on Saturday, June 1, Editor-in-Chief, Frances E.
Likis, DrPH, NP, CNM, FACNM, announced the winners of the 2013 Best Research
Article Award, Best Review Article Award, and Mary Ann Shah New Author Award.
These awards honor authors whose articles were published in 2012 and are
sponsored by the Journal's publisher, Wiley-Blackwell.





The 2013 Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health Award Winners include:





Best Research Article of
the Year Award



Cara Osborne, CNM, MSN, SD; Jeffrey L. Ecker, MD;
Kimberlee Gauvreau, ScD; and Ellice Lieberman, MD, DrPH



For the article entitled, "First
Birth Cesarean and Risk of Antepartum Fetal Death in a Subsequent Pregnancy," published
in Volume 57, Number 1 (January/February 2012) of the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health. This study found an
increased risk of antepartum fetal death in subsequent pregnancies for women
whose first birth was by cesarean.


This award is given annually to honor an author for
contributions to the Journal that enhance midwifery and women's health through
the publication of outstanding research articles that promote understanding of
clinical practice, policy, education, or research.






Best Review Article of the
Year Award



Katrina Alef Thorstensen, CNM, MSN, and Debra L.
Birenbaum, MD



For the article
entitled, "Recognition and Management of
Vulvar Dermatologic Conditions: Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, and Lichen
Simplex Chronicus," published in Volume 57, Number 3 (May/June 2012) of the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health.
This article discusses the importance of the recognition and treatment of vulvar
dermatologic conditions in providing symptom relief, preventing progressive
vulvar scarring, and performing surveillance for vulvar cancer.


This award is given annually to honor an author for
contributions to the Journal that enhance midwifery and women's health through
the publication of outstanding review articles that promote understanding of
clinical practice, policy, education, or research.






Mary Ann Shah New Author
Award



Jeanne Murphy, CNM, MSN


For
the article entitled, "Cervical Cancer Screening in the Era of Human
Papillomavirus Testing and Vaccination" published in Volume 57, Number 6 (November/December
2012) of the Journal of Midwifery &
Women's Health
and co-authored by Hayley Mark, PhD, MPH, RN. This review
outlines recent advances in the fight against cervical cancer, including human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines and new guidelines for screening and utilizing
HPV testing.


This award recognizes a certified nurse-midwife (CNM)
or certified midwife (CM) who publishes for the first time as the primary
author of an original research or review article. The award is given annually
in honor of the accomplishments of Mary Ann Shah, CNM, MS, FACNM, Editor
Emeritus of the JMWH, and recognizes her outstanding achievements as
Editor-in-Chief for 25 years.






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For more information, please contact ACNM Media
Relations Specialist Damaris Hay at 240-485-1856 or [email protected].






The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the professional
association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified
midwives (CMs) in the United States. With roots dating to 1929, ACNM sets the
standard for excellence in midwifery education and practice in the United
States and strengthens the capacity of midwives in developing countries. Our
members are primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan, with a
special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive
health. ACNM reviews research, administers and promotes continuing education
programs, and works with organizations, state and federal agencies, and members
of Congress to advance the well-being of women and infants through the practice
of midwifery. More information about ACNM
can be found at www.midwife.org








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