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The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Knowledge about this virus and its vaccine is still limited among women in developing countries. Therefore, this stud...
The coexistence of adenomyosis and cancer of the endometrium has attracted heightened scrutiny, leading to inquiries regarding their possible interactions and clinical ramifications. This study sought to asses...
The study was conducted to determine the attitudes of women who were married at an early age in their region towards such marriages and their experiences related to pregnancies.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a pervasive issue in Tanzania, impacting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of women across the country. Despite the existence of legal frameworks aimed at p...
Dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological complaint, affecting a significant percentage of menstruating women. The mainstay for the treatment of dysmenorrhea is NSAIDs and hormonal contraceptives while complement...
Ovarian cancer (OC) is a formidable gynecological tumor marked with the highest mortality rate. The lack of effective biomarkers and treatment drugs places a substantial proportion of patients with OC at signi...
Endometriosis as a chronic gynecological condition impairs the quality of life of affected women because it usually accompanied by painful clinical symptoms such as persistent severe acyclic pelvic pain, dyspa...
Domestic violence (DV) is the most common form of violence against women with the most social, psychological and economic consequences. Various factors affect DV against women. Several studies were conducted i...
In many Sub-Saharan African countries (SSA), including Uganda, adolescent girls, especially those from low-income families, are disproportionately affected by inadequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM) faci...
Long COVID conditions entail the persistence of COVID-19-related symptoms for at least eight weeks following SARS-CoV-2 infection. The prevalence of long COVID is estimated to range from 10 to 30% among indivi...
Women comprise a sizeable portion of the workforce in various industries. They might face many challenges that affect their mental well-being. Hence, a study that addresses working women’s psychosocial and per...
Due to data gaps in most countries, the factors that affect the prevalence of abortion among women from a variety of social and economic backgrounds, especially in Africa, are little understood. We investigate...
Sexual function is a particularly important aspect of pregnant women’s lives that can affect mental health and family cohesion.
In developing countries, regional disparities in maternal malnutrition are a major deterrent to development. Inadequate nutrition and poor health among women not only affect their quality of life but also the ...
Despite progress toward gender equity, enduring societal norms continue to shape women's roles, particularly impacting their sexual and reproductive health, including fertility, maternal health, and family pla...
It is crucial to prioritize the detection of precancerous lesions in clinical practice, especially in young women who have not yet made decisions about family planning. Herein, we conducted a retrospective stu...
Family planning (FP) is an essential intervention to improve the health and well-being of women and their children. Understanding the determinants of FP decisions among Saudi women is critical to the success o...
Despite Bangladesh being one of the major hotspots of thalassemia in the world, this preventable inherited blood disorder is neglected in research and policy level. Mothers are the primary caregivers of childr...
There are no studies on the burden of ischemic heart disease (IHD) among women of childbearing age (WCBA) in China. This study aims to describe the IHD burden among WCBA in China from 1990 to 2021, predict the...
This study was conducted to determine the effects of family planning education given to married illiterate women of reproductive age via visual material support on their family planning attitudes and contracep...
Due to the nature of their activities, housewives are often at higher risk of weight gain. Considering the importance of interventions and the role of housewives in the family, the present study was designed a...
Due to the variety of surgical methods, breast cancer patients may face dilemmas regarding decision-making. Web-based decision aids (WDAs) are interactive tools that help patients make informed decisions by me...
Reproductive health conditions present various challenges for women in all aspects of their lives, including in the workplace. This study explores the workplace experiences of employed women with reproductive ...
Young women are overrepresented in sensationalist media stories about breast cancer, which has been associated with heightened breast cancer concern within this population. Recent research has also revealed th...
Anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS) are commonly taken to increase muscle size and enhance performance. However, AAS can lead to many adverse effects, including challenges with mental health and behavior. This ...
Ovarian mature cystic teratomas (MCTs) are the most prevalent benign ovarian tumors, with rare potential for malignant transformation, most commonly into squamous cell carcinoma. Accurate diagnosis is crucial ...
Despite global advancements in gender equality and legal frameworks, feminicide remains a persistent issue worldwide. Spatial analysis is a powerful tool to use in obtaining evidence-based recommendations for ...
With a population of 275 million, Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country and has made considerable efforts to reduce its Total Fertility Rate from 5.6 in 1971 to a target of 2.1 by 2024. Women’s...
Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is a common female reproductive aging disease, which showed significant impacts on the quality of life and fertility in women. Plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) is cons...
Expectations determine treatment outcomes in several medical conditions. The significance of expectations for treatment outcomes in patients with endometriosis remains unknown. Endometriosis is a painful and d...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by the periodic emergence of physical, psychological, or behavioral symptoms that manifest following ovulation and subside with the commencement of menstruation. Th...
Metabolic disorders have a significant impact on the health of women of childbearing age (WCBA) but remain underemphasized. This study aims to assess the global, regional, and national burden of metabolic diso...
While metabolic syndrome and obesity are established risk factors for infertility, previous studies have neglected age-specific analyses and nonlinear associations, particularly in women aged 20–45 years, a cr...
The global increase in interest in endometriosis highlights the importance of further investigations concerning this so-called benign gynecological disease. Owing to their severe presentation of symptoms, pati...
Lower cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates have been reported among non-White populations, older women, rural populations, and populations with low socioeconomic status (SES). We evaluate associations between...
Pelvic floor dysfunction significantly impacts patients’ quality of life, and its incidence is steadily increasing over time. However, there remains a lack of sufficient awareness regarding this condition. Thi...
Cervical cancer, despite being largely preventable through vaccination and screening, continues to pose a significant global health challenge. Women living with HIV (WLWH) are at a six-fold higher risk of deve...
Women’s empowerment is a multidimensional global development goal. Women in low-income countries are often disempowered, which can lead to increased mortality and morbidity by inhibiting their access to essent...
There is a strong connection between physical activity and major non-communicable diseases. Women’s sexual health is a vital aspect of life at any age; however, it is influenced by many factors. The aim of thi...
Violence against women is a critical public health issue, and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is prevalent globally as its predominant form. Despite extensive research on its prevalence, the connection between...
This study aimed to evaluate the potential of real-time optoelectronic device (TruScreen™; TS; TruScreen Group Limited, New Zealand) as an alternative or adjunct to Pap Smear (Liquid Based Cytology (LBC)) for ...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis (QUID), which was developed for women with urinary...
Women engaged in commercial sex work (WESW) are exposed to behavioral, biological, and structural factors that exacerbate their risk of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections. While commercial...
Despite high rates of early marriage and adolescent childbearing in Indonesia—which increase risks for both maternal and child health—family planning efforts largely focus on birth spacing or limiting the numb...
Primary dysmenorrhea is a common gynecological condition characterized by recurring, cramp-like abdominal pain before or during menstruation in the absence of pelvic disease. Despite its high prevalence, manag...
Post sexual-based violence (SBV) services are crucial for mitigating SBV-induced consequences. However, these services are reportedly rare and often underutilized, particularly by young women in Sub-Saharan Af...
Women’s healthcare decision-making autonomy is observed to play a significant role in improving maternal and child health outcomes. However, there is a dearth of research that addressed this issue in the Bangl...
In recent years, research interest in the potential link between female infertility (FI) and gynecological cancer (GC), including ovarian cancer (OC), endometrial cancer (EC), cervical cancer (CC), and breast ...
Schools provide an important opportunity to sustainably reach and improve menstrual experiences and outcomes among adolescent girls. This study examined changes in psychosocial outcomes and menstrual practices...
In light of the observed association between nutritional factors and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in recent decades, the present study was conducted to investigate the association between the consumption o...
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