1984
DOI: 10.2307/3342340
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A Policy Analysis of the Problem of the Reproductive Health of Women in the Workplace

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“…Research ir the civilian literature primarily documents separation policies, maternity leave, and fetal health issues (Bertin & Henifin, 1987;Kenney, 1986). Discussions of the relationship between work and pregnancy are almost entirely limited to the effect of work on pregnancy (e.g., Kotch, Ossler, & Howze, 1984;Walsh & Kelleher, 1987). The timeliness of the present research is underscored by Blasko, O'Brien, Huester, and O'Brien (1989, p. 24): "It would be of interest to interview expectant couples and their co-workers to examine the effects of pregnancy.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Research ir the civilian literature primarily documents separation policies, maternity leave, and fetal health issues (Bertin & Henifin, 1987;Kenney, 1986). Discussions of the relationship between work and pregnancy are almost entirely limited to the effect of work on pregnancy (e.g., Kotch, Ossler, & Howze, 1984;Walsh & Kelleher, 1987). The timeliness of the present research is underscored by Blasko, O'Brien, Huester, and O'Brien (1989, p. 24): "It would be of interest to interview expectant couples and their co-workers to examine the effects of pregnancy.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Where such a differential effect exists, the ideal solution is still the reduction of risks for all workers. As Kotch et al [1984] have argued, this policy avoids stigmatization of either sex while optimizing vertical and horizontal equity in employment opportunity. In some occupational situations, however, risk cannot practicably be reduced to a level that ensures the reproductive health of all workers.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Almost 7 million of these women were employed in health care professions, primarily nursing. 'Iwo thirds of the pregnant women in the world and half of the pregnant women in the United States are employed during part, if not all, of their pregnancies (Chamberlain, 1985;Kotch, 1984).…”
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