Search Results - "Women's Health"

Consequences of maternal postpartum depression: A systematic review of maternal and infant outcomes by Slomian, Justine, Honvo, Germain, Emonts, Patrick, Reginster, Jean-Yves, Bruyère, Olivier

“…Introduction: The postpartum period represents the time of risk for the emergence of maternal postpartum depression. There are no systematic reviews of the…”
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Black Pregnant Women “Get the Most Judgment”: A Qualitative Study of the Experiences of Black Women at the Intersection of Race, Gender, and Pregnancy by Mehra, Renee, Boyd, Lisa M., Magriples, Urania, Kershaw, Trace S., Ickovics, Jeannette R., Keene, Danya E.

“…Pronounced racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes persist in the United States. Using an ecosocial and intersectionality framework and…”
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Ovarian cancer in the world: epidemiology and risk factors by Momenimovahed, Zohre, Tiznobaik, Azita, Taheri, Safoura, Salehiniya, Hamid

“…Ovarian cancer is one of the most common gynecologic cancers that has the highest mortality rate. Considering the fact that knowledge on the incidence,…”
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Current patient perspectives of vulvovaginal candidiasis: incidence, symptoms, management and post-treatment outcomes by Yano, Junko, Sobel, Jack D, Nyirjesy, Paul, Sobel, Ryan, Williams, Valerie L, Yu, Qingzhao, Noverr, Mairi C, Fidel, Jr, Paul L

“…Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common infection affecting women worldwide. Reports of patterns/risk factors/trends for episodic/recurrent VVC (RVVC) are…”
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Predictors of female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and qualitative analysis through gender inequality paradigms by McCool-Myers, Megan, Theurich, Melissa, Zuelke, Andrea, Knuettel, Helge, Apfelbacher, Christian

“…Female sexual dysfunction affects 41% of reproductive-age women worldwide, making it a highly prevalent medical issue. Predictors of female sexual dysfunction…”
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Treatment of endometriosis: a review with comparison of 8 guidelines by Kalaitzopoulos, Dimitrios Rafail, Samartzis, Nicolas, Kolovos, Georgios N, Mareti, Evangelia, Samartzis, Eleftherios Pierre, Eberhard, Markus, Dinas, Kostantinos, Daniilidis, Angelos

“…Abstract Background Endometriosis, the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, is a common clinical entity between women of reproductive age,…”
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Social and Structural Determinants of Health Inequities in Maternal Health by Crear-Perry, Joia, Correa-de-Araujo, Rosaly, Lewis Johnson, Tamara, McLemore, Monica R, Neilson, Elizabeth, Wallace, Maeve

“…Since the World Health Organization launched its commission on the social determinants of health (SDOH) over a decade ago, a large body of research has proven…”
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Academic Productivity Differences by Gender and Child Age in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine Faculty During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Krukowski, Rebecca A, Jagsi, Reshma, Cardel, Michelle I

“…Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most faculty in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) began working from home, including many who…”
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Impact of endometriosis on women's lives: a qualitative study by Moradi, Maryam, Parker, Melissa, Sneddon, Anne, Lopez, Violeta, Ellwood, David

“…This study aimed to explore women's experiences of the impact of endometriosis and whether there are differences across three age groups. A qualitative…”
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Recruitment, Promotion, and Retention of Women in Academic Medicine: How Institutions Are Addressing Gender Disparities by Carr, Phyllis L., MD, Gunn, Christine, PhD, Raj, Anita, PhD, Kaplan, Samantha, MD, MPH, Freund, Karen M., MD, MPH

“…Abstract Objective Greater numbers of women in medicine have not resulted in more women achieving senior positions. Programs supporting the recruitment,…”
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Adoption of Medicaid Expansion Is Associated with Lower Maternal Mortality by Eliason, Erica L.

“…This study explores the effect of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act on the maternal mortality ratio in the United States. A…”
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Prevalence, risk factors, and management practices of primary dysmenorrhea among young females by Karout, Samar, Soubra, Lama, Rahme, Deema, Karout, Lina, Khojah, Hani M J, Itani, Rania

“…Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is one of the most common gynecological conditions among young females, which has a significant negative impact on health-related…”
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Menstrual health and school absenteeism among adolescent girls in Uganda (MENISCUS): a feasibility study by Miiro, George, Rutakumwa, Rwamahe, Nakiyingi-Miiro, Jessica, Nakuya, Kevin, Musoke, Saidat, Namakula, Juliet, Francis, Suzanna, Torondel, Belen, Gibson, Lorna J, Ross, David A, Weiss, Helen A

“…Management of menstruation can present substantial challenges to girls in low-income settings. In preparation for a menstrual hygiene intervention to reduce…”
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Period poverty and mental health implications among college-aged women in the United States by Cardoso, Lauren F, Scolese, Anna M, Hamidaddin, Alzahra, Gupta, Jhumka

“…The purpose of this study is to examine the frequency of "period poverty," or not being able to afford sanitary products, among university students, and…”
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Women’s sexual dysfunction associated with psychiatric disorders and their treatment by Basson, Rosemary, Gilks, Thea

“…Impairment of mental health is the most important risk factor for female sexual dysfunction. Women living with psychiatric illness, despite their frequent…”
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Barriers in access to healthcare for women with disabilities: a systematic review in qualitative studies by Matin, Behzad Karami, Williamson, Heather J, Karyani, Ali Kazemi, Rezaei, Satar, Soofi, Moslem, Soltani, Shahin

“…Studies show that different socio-economic and structural factors can limit access to healthcare for women with disabilities. The aim of the current study was…”
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Barriers to uptake of cervical cancer screening services in low-and-middle-income countries: a systematic review by Petersen, Z, Jaca, A, Ginindza, T G, Maseko, G, Takatshana, S, Ndlovu, P, Zondi, N, Zungu, N, Varghese, C, Hunting, G, Parham, G, Simelela, P, Moyo, S

“…Low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) bear a disproportionate burden of cervical cancer mortality. We aimed to identify what is currently known about…”
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Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, serious mental illness, and delivery-related health outcomes, United States, 2006-2015 by McKee, Kimberly, Admon, Lindsay K, Winkelman, Tyler N A, Muzik, Maria, Hall, Stephanie, Dalton, Vanessa K, Zivin, Kara

“…National estimates of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) and serious mental illness (SMI) among delivering women over time, as well as associated…”
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity: A Qualitative Study of Women's Experiences of Peripartum Care by Wang, Eileen, Glazer, Kimberly B., Sofaer, Shoshanna, Balbierz, Amy, Howell, Elizabeth A.

“…Racial and ethnic disparities in rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States are striking and persistent. Despite evidence that variation in…”
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Twenty years and still counting: including women as participants and studying sex and gender in biomedical research by Mazure, Carolyn M, Jones, Daniel P

“…This paper chronicles attempts in the United States over the past 20 years to fully represent women in clinical trials and ensure the study of sex and gender…”
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