journal
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38532404/contextual-determinants-of-generational-continuation-of-female-genital-mutilation-among-women-of-reproductive-age-in-nigeria-analysis-of-the-2018-demographic-and-health-survey
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tosin Olajide Oni, David Aduragbemi Okunlola
BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation (FGM) has negative health implications and has long been recognised as violating sexual rights. Despite the huge efforts expended on eradicating FGM, generational continuation of the practice, i.e. the act of mutilated women also mutilating their daughters, persists in Nigeria. This study investigated the individual, household, and community factors associated with generational continuation of FGM among women in Nigeria. METHODS: The study analysed data from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS)...
March 26, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38521936/-you-cannot-stay-with-one-person-once-you-begin-having-sex-at-a-young-age-the-prevalence-correlates-and-effects-of-early-sexual-debut-among-children-in-ghana
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Frank Kyei-Arthur, Martin Wiredu Agyekum, Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi
BACKGROUND: Children's initiation of early sex has several negative implications on their sexual and reproductive health, growth and development. In Ghana, few studies on early sexual debut have focused on adolescents. Therefore, this study examined the prevalence, causes, correlates and effects of early sexual debut among children aged 8 to 17 in Ghana using secondary data from the Department of Children of the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection. METHODS: A convergent parallel mixed-method approach guided the study...
March 23, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38500168/israeli-students-perceptions-regarding-sperm-donation-dilemmas-reflections-with-dominant-demographic-effect
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Itai Gat, Maya Ronen, Sarit Avraham, Michal Youngster, Ariel Hourvitz, Osnat Levtzion-Korach
BACKGROUND: Sperm donation has undergone significant medical and social transformations in recent decades. This study aimed to explore Israeli students' perceptions towards sperm donation and investigate the potential influence of demographic characteristics on these perceptions. DESIGN: The study encompassed 254 students from Tel-Aviv University, who completed an anonymous online survey in January-February 2021. This cross-sectional quantitative online survey, comprised 35 questions categorized into three sections: demographic data, assessment of prior knowledge, and perceptions of sperm donation (general perceptions related to both positive and negative stigmas associated with sperm donation, the roles and activities of sperm banks, and considerations surrounding identity disclosure versus the anonymity of sperm donors and their offspring)...
March 18, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38475803/seeking-information-and-services-associated-with-reproductive-health-among-rural-peruvian-young-adults-exploratory-qualitative-research-from-amazonas-peru
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Molly F McGuire, Emma Ortega, Radha Patel, Valerie A Paz-Soldán, Amy R Riley-Powell
BACKGROUND: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) literacy allows young adults to make informed decisions about health outcomes. In Peru, roughly one fifth of the population lives in rural areas, and little is known about where young adults in rural areas get their SRH information. The aim of this study was to identify what motivates and influences young adults to seek information and care related to SRH in three rural communities in the highlands of Northern Peru. METHODS: Five gender-stratified focus group discussions with a total of 24 participants, and nine follow-up interviews were conducted to generate in-depth narrative data and triangulate data from the target group...
March 13, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38475824/caregivers-concerns-about-the-sexual-and-reproductive-health-of-women-with-intellectual-disability-in-iran-a-qualitative-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ziba Taghizadeh, Maryam Farmahini Farahani, Malihe Nourollahpour Shiadeh, Kowsar Qaderi
BACKGROUND: Women with intellectual disability (ID) have many sexual and reproductive problems. This study was conducted to explain the sexual and reproductive health considerations of women with ID from the perspective of their caregivers in a qualitative approach. METHODS: This study was a qualitative research conducted with a content analysis approach in Iran. The sampling method used was targeted sampling with maximum possible variation, which was continued until data saturation...
March 12, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38468301/unraveling-reproductive-and-maternal-health-challenges-of-women-living-with-hiv-aids-in-vietnam-a-qualitative-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Lynn T Nguyen, Le Minh Giang, Diep B Nguyen, Trang T Nguyen, Chunqing Lin
BACKGROUND: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant public health concern worldwide. Women living with HIV/AIDS (WLHA) have the additional and unique need to seek sexual and reproductive health services. WLHA's maternal health journeys can be shaped by the cultural norms and resources that exist in their society. This study sought to understand if and how WLHA's family planning, pregnancy, and motherhood experiences could be influenced by the patriarchal culture, gender roles, and HIV stigma in Vietnam, specifically...
March 11, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38459587/birth-by-caesarean-section-and-semen-quality-in-adulthood-a-danish-population-based-cohort-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kun Huang, Anne Gaml-Sørensen, Nis Brix, Andreas Ernst, Linn Håkonsen Arendt, Jens Peter Ellekilde Bonde, Karin Sørig Hougaard, Gunnar Toft, Sandra Søgaard Tøttenborg, Cecilia Høst Ramlau-Hansen
BACKGROUND: The caesarean section (CS) rate has increased worldwide and there is an increasing public and scientific interest in the potential long-term health consequences for the offspring. CS is related to persistent aberrant microbiota colonization in the offspring, which may negatively interfere with sex hormone homeostasis and thus potentially affect the reproductive health. It remains unknown whether adult sons' semen quality is affected by CS. We hypothesize that CS is associated with lower semen quality...
March 8, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38454434/-i-don-t-want-my-marriage-to-end-a-qualitative-investigation-of-the-sociocultural-factors-influencing-contraceptive-use-among-married-rohingya-women-residing-in-refugee-camps-in-bangladesh
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Mansura Islam, Shah Ehsan Habib
BACKGROUND: The timely provision of comprehensive contraceptive services to Rohingya women is impeded due to a lack of clarity and understanding of their traditional beliefs and cultural frameworks. Recognizing this challenge, our paper aims to explore the socio-cultural factors influencing the utilization of contraceptives among married Rohingya women living in the refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. METHOD: A qualitative study was conducted in two unregistered Rohingya camps (Camp 7&14) located in Ukhiya Upazila, Cox's Bazar from January 10th to 20th, 2022...
March 7, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38433197/the-impact-of-gestational-weeks-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-infection-on-perinatal-outcomes
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jiao Yi, Lei Chen, Xianglian Meng, Yi Chen
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the relationship between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection at different time points during pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. METHODS: This retrospective study included 611 women who hospitalized for delivery between December 7 and April 30, 2023. Based on the different pregnancy weeks infected with COVID-19, the participants were divided into four groups: Group 1 (14-27+6  weeks gestation), Group 2 (28-36+6  weeks gestation), Group 3 (37-39+6  weeks gestation), and Group 4 (≥ 40 weeks gestation)...
March 4, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38418984/an-integrated-theory-based-educational-intervention-to-change-intention-to-have-a-child-study-protocol-of-a-cluster-randomized-controlled-trial
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Maryam Moridi, Maryam Damghanian, Sedigheh Keshaverz
BACKGROUND: In high- and low-income countries, declining birth rates have become a global concern. Couples do not have enough information about the complications of delaying and reducing childbearing and this leads them to make inappropriate decisions. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate whether an educational program based on integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Trans-Theoretical Model (TTM) affects child-free couples' intention to have children and minimizes the consequences of this decline...
February 28, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38414010/a-comprehensive-interventional-program-to-improve-the-sexual-function-of-women-with-endometriosis-a-mixed-methods-protocol-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Maryam Heidari Sarvestani, Mahnaz Noroozi, Maryam Hashemi, Firoozeh Mostafavi
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting 6-10% of women worldwide. Sexual dysfunction has been reported in a significant percentage of these patients. Thus, the present study will be conducted to design, implement, and determine the effectiveness of an interventional program to improve the sexual function of women with endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This mixed-methods study will be carried out in three phases with a sequential exploratory approach...
February 27, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38388374/ranking-the-dietary-interventions-by-their-effectiveness-in-the-management-of-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-a-systematic-review-and-network-meta-analysis
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REVIEW
Anna Evelin Juhász, Márton Péter Stubnya, Brigitta Teutsch, Noémi Gede, Péter Hegyi, Péter Nyirády, Ferenc Bánhidy, Nándor Ács, Réka Juhász
INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women, characterised by reproductive and metabolic dysfunction. While dietary approaches have been evaluated as a first-line treatment for patients with PCOS, there is limited evidence to support preference for a specific dietary composition. This systematic review and network meta-analysis was performed with the objective of comparing different dietary interventions in terms of positive impact. Metformin, the currently preferred treatment, was also compared...
February 22, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38374080/influence-of-menstrual-pain-and-symptoms-on-activities-of-daily-living-and-work-absenteeism-a-cross-sectional-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Fatima Leon-Larios, Isabel Silva-Reus, María José Puente Martínez, Abel Renuncio Roba, Eva Ibeas Martínez, Isabel Lahoz Pascual, Maria Cassia Naranjo Ratia, José Cruz Quílez Conde
OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence of menstrual pain among women of reproductive age and its impact on their daily lives and professional responsibilities. METHODS: A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in July and August 2022. Phone interviews were carried out using a random system to select women aged between 15 and 49 years old. The questionnaire included sociodemographic variables, contraception method used, characteristics of the menstrual pattern (pain and bleeding amount), its influence on their working life, and if they would need to resort to sick leaves due to the impairments arising from the menstrual symptoms...
February 19, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38374039/the-psychosocial-impact-of-male-infertility-on-men-undergoing-icsi-treatment-a-qualitative-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Carmen E J de Vries, Esther M Veerman-Verweij, Agnes van den Hoogen, Janneke M de Man-van Ginkel, Henriëtta D L Ockhuijsen
BACKGROUND: Male infertility is in 20-70% of cases the cause of a couple's infertility. Severe forms of male infertility are best treated with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). The psychosocial impact of infertility and ICSI on men is unclear because the focus is socially, clinically, and scientifically on women. However, there is evidence that it can affect the psychological well-being of men, but these studies are mainly quantitative. Qualitative research needed to explore the experiences of infertile men in-depth is limited...
February 19, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38373951/to-what-extent-did-implementing-a-community-embedded-intervention-align-with-the-goals-and-roles-of-stakeholders-in-adolescent-sexual-and-reproductive-health
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Chinazom N Ekwueme, Chinyere Okeke, Irene Ifeyinwa Eze, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Obinna Onwujekwe
BACKGROUND: Adolescents' sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs are largely unmet due to poor access to SRH information and services. A multicomponent community-embedded intervention, comprising advocacy to policymakers and community leaders, training of health workers on the provision of youth-friendly SRH services, and establishment of school health clubs, was implemented in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, to improve access to SRH information and services for adolescents aged 13-18 years in selected communities and secondary schools...
February 19, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38365733/development-implementation-and-evaluation-of-the-effectiveness-of-an-intervention-program-to-improve-the-sexual-competence-of-young-adult-women-about-to-get-married-a-protocol-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Zahra Sadat Mousavi, Mojgan Janighorban, Mahnaz Noroozi
BACKGROUND: Having competence in initiating sexual interactions is one of the challenges of sexual health in any society. Given that the social, cultural, and religious background of some societies can prevent the acquisition of sexual competence in young women, this study will be done to design, implement, and determine the effectiveness of an intervention program to improve the sexual competence of young women on the eve of marriage. METHODS: The current research is a mixed-method study in a qualitative-quantitative sequence...
February 16, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38355541/documentation-of-prenatal-contraceptive-counseling-and-fulfillment-of-permanent-contraception-a-retrospective-cohort-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ambika V Viswanathan, Kristen A Berg, Brooke W Bullington, Emily S Miller, Margaret Boozer, Tania Serna, Jennifer L Bailit, Kavita Shah Arora
BACKGROUND: Barriers exist for the provision of surgery for permanent contraception in the postpartum period. Prenatal counseling has been associated with increased rates of fulfillment of desired postpartum contraception in general, although it is unclear if there is impact on permanent contraception specifically. Thus, we aimed to investigate the association between initial timing for prenatal documentation of a contraceptive plan for permanent contraception and fulfillment of postpartum contraception for those receiving counseling...
February 14, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38347614/acceptability-of-iv-iron-treatment-for-iron-deficiency-anaemia-in-pregnancy-in-nigeria-a-qualitative-study-with-pregnant-women-domestic-decision-makers-and-health-care-providers
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Opeyemi R Akinajo, Ochuwa A Babah, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Lenka Beňová, Nadia A Sam-Agudu, Mobolanle R Balogun, Victoria O Adaramoye, Hadiza S Galadanci, Rachel A Quao, Bosede Bukola Afolabi, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt
BACKGROUND: Anaemia in pregnancy causes a significant burden of maternal morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, with prevalence ranging from 25 to 45% in Nigeria. The main treatment, daily oral iron, is associated with suboptimal adherence and effectiveness. Among pregnant women with iron deficiency, which is a leading cause of anaemia (IDA), intravenous (IV) iron is an alternative treatment in moderate or severe cases. This qualitative study explored the acceptability of IV iron in the states of Kano and Lagos in Nigeria...
February 13, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38321482/-they-call-me-the-great-queen-implementing-the-malkia-klabu-program-to-improve-access-to-hiv-self-testing-and-contraception-for-adolescent-girls-and-young-women-in-tanzania
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Rachel Willard-Grace, F Abigail Cabrera, Camilla Bykhovsky, Kayla Douglas, Lauren A Hunter, Agatha Mnyippembe, Kassim Hassan Mgunya, Sandra I McCoy, Jenny X Liu
BACKGROUND: Adolescent girls and young woman (AGYW) comprise a significant proportion of new HIV infections and unintended pregnancies in sub-Saharan Africa yet face many barriers to accessing family planning and reproductive health (FPRH) information and services. Developed via human-centered design, the Malkia Klabu ("Queen Club") program aimed to facilitate access to HIV self-testing (HIVST) and FPRH information and products at privately-owned drug shops. We sought to understand barriers and facilitators to program implementation in a 4-month pilot in Tanzania...
February 7, 2024: Reproductive Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38321541/reproductive-autonomy-and-the-experience-of-later-than-desired-pregnancy-results-from-a-cross-sectional-survey-of-reproductive-aged-women-in-uganda
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Suzanne O Bell, Fredrick Makumbi, Isabella Sarria, Simon P S Kibira, Linnea A Zimmerman
BACKGROUND: The focus of reproductive autonomy research has historically been on the experience of unintended pregnancy and use of contraceptive methods. However, this has led to the neglect of a different group of women who suffer from constraints on their reproductive autonomy-women who experience pregnancies later than they desire or who are unable to become pregnant. This study examines the extent of later-than-desired pregnancy among women and evaluates the sociodemographic and reproductive factors associated with this experience in Uganda...
February 6, 2024: Reproductive Health
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