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Are attitudes towards infertility associated with gender perception? by Parlan, Hasret, Mamuk, Rojjin

“…Infertility is not life-threatening but is nevertheless an important problem that threatens a couple’s wellbeing due to its negative impact on their emotional…”
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Experiences of mothers receiving male midwives’ assistance during childbirth in Kween District, Uganda by Soyekwo, Wilfred S., Tumuhaise, Criscent, Ndibazza, Juliet

“…This study explored the perceptions and experiences of mothers who were cared for by male midwives (MMWs) during delivery in Kween District. The study utilized…”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of Iraqi pregnant women about maternal risk factors by Salih, Ruqaya A., Ahmad, Waleed G., Al-Dewachi, Anmar B.

“…Maternal risk factors can lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes. These include extreme maternal age, short inter-pregnancy intervals, lack or inadequate prenatal…”
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Changer la direction de la sante en Afrique by Edouard, Lindsay

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Attitudes of puerperal women toward health literacy and family planning: A cross-sectional study by Yurdakul, Mine, Agrali, Cansu, Senol, Derya Kaya

“…The research was conducted to evaluate the correlation between health literacy and family planning attitude of puerperal women. In this cross-sectional study,…”
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The effect of sexual health education on sexual myths and sexual health literacy among University students by Yuzbasioglu1, Umit Guldag, Oznur, Yildirim, Cansu, Surmeli, Yagmur

“…This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of sexual health education on university students' sexual myths and sexual health literacy. The sample of…”
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Understanding the consumer's intention to purchase reproductive health products from e-commerce sites by Devi, Lakshmi, Rajendran, Lavanya, Radhakrishnan, Satish

“…The emergence of the Internet, together with the expansion of associated technologies, has had a profound influence on every possible field. Of great…”
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Determining the relationship between the fear of Coronavirus and healthy lifestyle behaviors in midwifery students in Türkiye by Yılmaz, Nurdan Kaya, Bal, Sümeyye, Karakaya, Neşe

“…The new coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic, midwifery students, who are usually more interested in face-to-face practical learning, have shifted to online…”
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Effects of vitamin E and physical therapy in alleviating the symptoms of vulva pruritus: A review of 49 cases by Wang, Hong

“…This was a retrospective study. Vulva pruritus is a common symptom in gynaecology and causes mental burden in patients. This study aimed to analyze effects of…”
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A comparative study on the clinical efficacy and pregnancy outcomes of methimazole and propylthiouracil in managing pregnancy complicated with hyperthyroidism by Hu, Wanjing, Wang, Liangjiang, Jiang, Julian, Li, Jingwei, Jiang, Lihong

“…The objective of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy and pregnancy outcomes of methimazole and propylthiouracil in managing hyperthyroidism during…”
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Out-of-pocket health expenditure, social protection, and life expectancy of female-headed households in China by Dang, Jiana, Niu, Xiaoqin, Lei, Haopu

“…This study explores the relationship between out-of-pocket health expenditure, social protection interventions, and life expectancy of female-headed households…”
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Violence against women: diverse facets by Edouard, Lindsay

“…Gender-based violence, a crucial element of sexual and reproductive health and rights, deserves intensified efforts for its control. Elimination of violence…”
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Education of the "SusCatinTing" application on changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of brides-to-be by Hartini, Lela, Simanjuntak, Betty Y., Nugraheni, Diah E.

“…The "SusCatinTing" application is a digital health intervention designed to enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of brides-to-be regarding…”
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The influence of wife abuse on women’s reproductive choices in Southern African Countries: Findings from a cross-sectional analysis of demographic and health surveys by Michael, Turnwait O., Naidoo, Kammila

“…Understanding women's attitudes towards wife abuse and its effects on their reproductive choices is crucial for promoting gender equality in Southern Africa…”
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AJRH's Editor in Chief elected to the United States National Academy of MEDICINE by Obaseki, Judith O

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Unsafe termination of pregnancy where abortion is illegal: A Botswana context-specific study by Kuti, Emang M., Olyn, Kelebogile P., Mathibe-Neke, Johanna M.

“…Unsafe pregnancy termination contributes to morbidity and mortality among women globally. Despite Botswana's restrictive abortion laws, women continue to use…”
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Influence of vitamin D supplementation and the vaginal microenvironment on human papillomavirus infection by Xu, Caiyan, Liu, Jun

“…This was a retrospective study, mainly explored the mediating role of vaginal microenvironment and the influence of vitamin D addition on human papillomavirus…”
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Are attitudes towards infertility associated with gender perception? by Parlan, Hasret, Mamuk, Rojjin

“…Infertility is not life-threatening but is nevertheless an important problem that threatens a couple's wellbeing due to its negative impact on their emotional…”
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Agricultural payment mechanisms, medical cost anxiety, and income mobility in China by Wu, Teng, Gao, Meihong

“…This study investigates the relationship between agricultural payment mechanisms, medical cost anxiety, and income mobility in China. The study made use of the…”
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Midwives’ experiences regarding adverse events in obstetric units of the selected district of Gauteng province, South Africa by Morobe, Rebotile V., Ramavhoya, Thifhelimbilu I., Bopape, Mamare A.

“…Adverse events are a global challenge and the leading cause of litigation in the world. In the current study, a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive…”
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