journal
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38529935/use-of-fracture-risk-assessment-tool-in-clinical-practice-and-fracture-risk-assessment-tool-future-directions
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REVIEW
Rahfa Zerikly, Emily Wood Demetriou
Fracture Risk Assessment Tool is a free, online fracture risk calculator which can be used to predict 10-year fracture risk for women and men over age 50 years. It incorporates seven clinical risk factors and bone density to give a 10-year risk of major osteoporotic fracture and hip fracture. This dynamic tool can be used with patients at the bedside to help guide treatment decisions. There are some limitations to Fracture Risk Assessment Tool, with the most central limitation being the fact that inputs are binary...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38523351/breasts-as-a-perceived-barrier-to-physical-activity-in-mexican-women-a-cross-sectional-study
#2
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Gabriela Valles-Verdugo, Ivan Renteria, Julio Gómez-Figueroa, Mario Villarreal-Ángeles, Paulina Ochoa-Martínez, Javier Hall-López, Juan Gallegos-Ramírez, Yamileth Chacón-Araya, José Moncada-Jiménez
BACKGROUND: Scarce evidence exists on barriers to physical activity in Mexican women. Despite evidence from other countries, no research has investigated the influence of the breast on PA in this population. OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between the breast and physical activity in Mexican women. DESIGN: Cross-sectional observational study. METHODS: Volunteers were 279 Mexican women from Veracruz, Durango, and Baja California states, who completed a paper survey of their demographics, brassiere characteristics, breast pain, and frequency and amounts of weekly physical activity...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38481086/care-for-breast-cancer-survivors-in-asian-countries-a-review-of-sexual-dysfunction
#3
REVIEW
Minal Jehan, Sumran Azam, Muskan Asim Taimuri, Anusha Sumbal, Ayesha Azhar, Alina Amir, Malik Olatunde Oduoye, Asra Zainab, Areeba Ikram, Tehreem Ali
Breast cancer accounts for one in three new cancer cases in women each year. Despite having a higher survival rate than other cancers, it is associated with various side effects, including anorgasmia, vaginismus, hair loss, and decreased libido. This review aims to explore trends in the incidence of sexual dysfunction in breast cancer survivors, the etiology of sexual dysfunction, and the role of factors such as family history, age, duration of marriage, and depression in predisposing patients. We summarize the limitations of the treatment modalities already used to cater to sexual dysfunction in breast cancer survivors and patients...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38468474/mental-health-chronic-and-infectious-conditions-among-pregnant-persons-in-us-state-prisons-and-local-jails-2016-2017
#4
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Caitlin A Hendricks, Karissa M Rajagopal, Carolyn B Sufrin, Camille Kramer, Monik C Jiménez
BACKGROUND: Pregnant individuals in incarcerated settings have unique healthcare needs. Rates of mental health, infectious diseases, and chronic disease are higher among nonpregnant incarcerated women compared with those who are not, but the prevalence of these conditions among pregnant people in custody has not been documented. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to describe the prevalence of metabolic, infectious, and mental health conditions in pregnant people to identify the medical needs of high-risk pregnancies in US state prisons and local jails...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38449294/factors-associated-with-chronic-pelvic-pain-in-women-with-endometriosis-a-national-study-on-clinical-and-sociodemographic-characteristics-lifestyles-quality-of-life-and-perceptions-of-quality-of-care-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
#5
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Vincenza Cofini, Mario Muselli, Emiliano Petrucci, Chiara Lolli, Erika Pelaccia, Maurizio Guido, Franco Marinangeli, Leila Fabiani, Stefano Necozione
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a persistent inflammatory condition that affects women of reproductive age and causes pelvic pain. Chronic pelvic pain is a chronic regional pain syndrome involving the pelvic area. OBJECTIVES: This survey aimed to characterize the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyles, quality of life, and perceptions of quality of care in women with endometriosis who reported chronic pelvic pain during the Covid pandemic. DESIGN: We conducted a cross-sectional survey among the Italian population from July to September 2021...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38444072/seroprevalence-of-hepatitis-b-virus-infection-and-factors-associated-among-pregnant-women-in-ethiopia-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
#6
REVIEW
Yordanos Sisay Asgedom, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Beshada Zerfu Woldegeorgis, Mengistu Meskele Koyira, Tsegaye Melaku Kebede
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus infection is a major public health problem among pregnant women worldwide. Hepatitis B virus is highly infectious and is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality among pregnant women, and evidence is scarce on the pooled seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus in Ethiopia. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the pooled seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and factors associated with pregnant women in Ethiopia. DESIGN: A systematic review and meta-analysis was employed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38444070/a-systematic-review-of-glp-1-on-anthropometrics-metabolic-and-endocrine-parameters-in-patients-with-pcos
#7
REVIEW
Salwa Bader, Rahila Bhatti, Bashair Mussa, Salah Abusanana
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common reproductive endocrine condition that affects women of fertile age and is characterized by three main features, including hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation, and polycystic ovaries. In addition, half of women with polycystic ovary syndrome have insulin resistance, and obesity or overweight, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia are the most common metabolic abnormalities affecting (30%) women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Weight loss is regarded as the first-line treatment as it can potentially improve polycystic ovary syndrome parameters (androgen levels, menstrual cyclicity, lipid and glucose metabolism)...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38444064/the-role-of-probiotics-in-improving-menstrual-health-in-women-with-primary-dysmenorrhoea-a-randomized-double-blind-placebo-controlled-trial-the-period-study
#8
RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Izyan Atiqah Zakaria, Nur Aini Mohammed Zain, Chew Kah Teik, Muhammad Azrai Abu, Ani Amelia Zainuddin, Nor Haslinda Abdul Aziz, Nazarudin Safian, Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar, Raja Affendi Raja Ali, Ng Beng Kwang, Nor Azlin Mohamed Ismail, Muhammad Rafiuddin Hamizan, Wira Sorfan Ab Razak, Abdul Ghani Nur Azurah
BACKGROUND: Primary dysmenorrhea is associated with poorer quality of life; however, the causal mechanism remains unclear. A vast body of literature supports the use of oral probiotics for relief from the symptoms of endometriosis; however, to our knowledge, no study has prescribed probiotics for primary dysmenorrhea. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of 3-month supplementation with oral probiotics on quality of life and inflammatory markers in women with primary dysmenorrhea...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38426387/health-providers-reasons-for-participating-in-abortion-care-a-scoping-review
#9
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Bronwen Merner, Casey M Haining, Lindy Willmott, Julian Savulescu, Louise A Keogh
BACKGROUND: There is a global shortage of health providers in abortion care. Public discourse presents abortion providers as dangerous and greedy and links 'conscience' with refusal to participate. This may discourage provision. A scoping review of empirical evidence is needed to inform public perceptions of the reasons that health providers participate in abortion. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to identify what is known about health providers' reasons for participating in abortion provision...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38426373/family-friendly-work-conditions-and-well-being-among-malaysian-women
#10
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Nadirah Mat Pozian, Yvette D Miller, Jenni Mays
BACKGROUND: Although participation in paid work improves women's quality of life and well-being, the health benefits decline for women with young children. Implementing family-friendly work conditions is one strategy for improving working women's well-being, especially those with competing unpaid work responsibilities. OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the extent to which accessibility and use of 11 specific family-friendly work conditions were associated with physical health, anxiety and depression in Malaysian women with young children...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38424665/confidentiality-and-privacy-considerations-for-adolescents-receiving-contraceptive-health-services-via-telemedicine-a-narrative-review
#11
REVIEW
Kristen Reilly, Ashley Ebersole
Confidential medical care for adolescent patients is essential as they are likely to forgo needed care if privacy cannot be maintained. The use of telemedicine for adolescent health has rapidly expanded due to the COVID-19 pandemic and can increase access to important services like reproductive care; however, it has raised challenges for providers, patients, and their parents/guardians related to confidentiality and privacy. Health care providers are often uncertain about the laws and regulations that govern confidential services including the 21st Century Cures Act...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38420694/the-estrogen-receptor-and-metabolism
#12
REVIEW
Zizi Xiao, Haijun Liu
Across the globe, metabolic syndrome, hyperuric acid, and their related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and insulin resistance, are increasing in incidence due to metabolic imbalances. Due to the pathogenesis, women are more prone to these diseases than men. As estrogen levels decrease after menopause, obesity and metabolic disorders are more likely to occur. Men are also affected by hyperuric acid. To provide ideas for the prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome and hyperuricemia, this article reviews and analyzes the relationship between estrogen receptors, metabolic syndrome, and hyperuricemia...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38396383/maintaining-vulvar-vaginal-and-perineal-health-clinical-considerations
#13
REVIEW
Alessandra Graziottin
Knowledge of female genital anatomy and physiology is often inadequate or incorrect among women. Precise patient-physician conversations can be inhibited by a reluctance or inability to speak accurately about the vulva and vagina, with the terms often being used interchangeably. There is a paucity of scientific evidence and clinical guidelines to support women and physicians in ensuring best practices in feminine hygiene. In this review, the unmet needs in the field are highlighted. Evidence is provided for the complex array of physiological and pathological systems, mechanisms and behaviours that either protect or, if inappropriate, predispose the vulva and vagina to infections, irritation or other conditions...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38390653/undernutrition-among-exclusive-breastfeeding-mothers-and-its-associated-factors-in-southwest-ethiopia-a-community-based-study
#14
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Riyad Ahmed, Samuel Ejeta Chibsa, Mustefa Adem Hussen, Kenbon Bayisa, Bilisumamulifna Tefera Kefeni, Wubishet Gezimu, Kebebe Bidira
BACKGROUND: An exclusive breastfeeding period is a time when the infant's feeding depends on only breast milk. Inadequate maternal nutrition during this period could lead to insufficient infant feeding, which can further lead to childhood undernutrition and developmental restrictions. Evidently, the burden of maternal undernutrition was higher in resource-limited countries, including Ethiopia. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess the proportion of undernutrition among exclusive breastfeeding mothers and its associated factors in Southwest Ethiopia...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38385267/a-comparative-study-of-the-knowledge-and-practices-related-to-menstrual-hygiene-among-adolescent-girls-in-urban-and-rural-areas-of-sindh-pakistan-a-cross-sectional-study
#15
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Amina Aziz, Salma Memon, Farhana Aziz, Farzana Memon, Bakhtawar M Hanif Khowaja, Shehla Naeem Zafar
BACKGROUND: Menstrual hygiene management plays a significant role in the achievement of sustainable development goals, including good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, women's empowerment, and sanitation. Even though the United Nations emphasizes menstrual hygiene management as a global public health and human rights issue, studies from different parts of the world have shown there is a lack of policies in this area that affects adolescent girls. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to assess the menstrual-related knowledge and practices of adolescent girls (10-18 years) attending urban and rural public schools of district Khairpur of province Sindh of Pakistan...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38366806/midwives-experiences-of-performing-obstetric-ultrasounds-in-antenatal-care-in-eastern-ethiopia-qualitative-exploratory-study
#16
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Maleda Tefera, Haymanot Mezmur, Mohammed Jemal, Nega Assefa
BACKGROUND: In 2016, the World Health Organization recommended inclusion of an ultrasound scan as part of routine antenatal care to improve pregnancy outcomes. However, most rural women in Ethiopia do not have access to ultrasound scanning as part of their routine antenatal care. Recently, ultrasonography services were introduced at health centers in Harar, Kersa, and Haramaya districts in Eastern Ethiopia. This expoloratory study aimed to examine experiences of pregnancy surveillance midwives in the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) who performed ultrasonography at health centers that are in the catchment area of Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems, in Eastern Ethiopia...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38362719/pregnancy-and-parenting-related-barriers-to-receiving-medication-for-opioid-use-disorder-a-multi-paneled-qualitative-study-of-women-in-treatment-women-who-terminated-treatment-and-the-professionals-who-serve-them
#17
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Hannah B Apsley, Kristina Brant, Sarah Brothers, Eric Harrison, Emma Skogseth, Robert P Schwartz, Abenaa A Jones
BACKGROUND: Women face unique barriers when seeking treatment for substance use disorders, often related to pregnancy and parenting. OBJECTIVES: This study adds to the extant literature by elucidating the pregnancy- and parenting-related barriers women face when initiating or continuing medication for opioid use disorder, specifically. DESIGN: This study is based on qualitative semi-structured interviews. METHODS: Three subgroups participated in semi-structured interviews regarding their experiences (N = 42): women with current or past opioid use disorders who have used or were presently using medication for opioid use disorder, professionals working in substance use disorder treatment programs, and criminal justice professionals...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38318680/menstrual-hygiene-practices-of-adolescent-secondary-school-girls-in-rural-anambra-communities
#18
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Uche Marian Umeh, Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Onyinye Chinenye Nwazor, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli, Nkiru Eucharia Nwagbara, Ugochinyere Jane Chilaka, Nkechi Appolonia Ijezie, Chioma Chetachukwu Ajator
BACKGROUND: Adolescent girls face numerous challenges which hinder their ability to manage menstruation in a healthy and dignified manner. OBJECTIVES: To examine the menstrual hygiene practices of adolescent girls schooling in rural Anambra communities. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional descriptive study. METHOD: Participants were selected using multistage stratified random sampling technique and interviewed using self-administered semi-structured questionnaire...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38308541/adverse-pregnancy-fetal-and-neonatal-outcomes-in-women-with-sickle-cell-disease-in-a-middle-eastern-country
#19
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Salwa Saif Said Al Harthi, Judie Arulappan, Basma Al Yazeedi, Asma Hassan Salmeen Al Zaabi
BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease in pregnancy is associated with high maternal and fetal mortality. However, studies reporting pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes in women with sickle cell disease are extremely limited. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the study are to determine whether women with sickle cell disease have a greater risk of adverse pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes than women without sickle cell disease and identify the predictors of adverse pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes in women with sickle cell disease...
2024: Women's Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38282548/common-maternal-health-problems-and-their-correlates-in-early-post-partum-mothers
#20
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Christine Ng, Anna Szücs, Lay Hoon Goh
BACKGROUND: Mothers experience a wide range of maternal health problems after childbirth, which in turn, affect their well-being and ability to care for their newborn. These problems may be influenced by factors such as mode of delivery or socio-economic status. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of common maternal health problems and their correlates in a public primary healthcare institution in Singapore. DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional study, based on a self-administered questionnaire...
2024: Women's Health
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