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Exploring the complex pathway of the primary health care response to intimate partner violence in New Zealand

Health Research Policy and Systems, 2018
Background Integrating sustainable responses to intimate partner violence in health care is a persistent and complex problem internationally. New Zealand holds a leading role, having established national health system infrastructure for responding to ...
Claire Gear, Elizabeth Eppel, Jane Koziol-Mclain   +2 more
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Intermediate Filament Protein BFSP1 Maintains Oocyte Asymmetric Division by Modulating Spindle Length

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Different from mitosis, the female meiosis undergoes asymmetric division that produces haploid oocytes and polar body, which is essential for retaining maternal components to support subsequent fertilization and embryo development. However, the underlying mechanisms are still largely unknown.
Yu Li, Hanwen Zhang, Wenjun Zeng, Yilong Miao, Shaochen Sun, Yu Zhang, Bo Xiong   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intimate partner violence (physical and sexual) and sexually transmitted infection: results from Nepal Demographic Health Survey 2011

International Journal of Women's Health, 2014
Liladhar Dhakal, Gabriele Berg-Beckhoff, Arja R AroUnit of Health Promotion Research, University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg, DenmarkIntroduction: Violence against women perpetrated by their intimate partners is a social problem with adverse health ...
Dhakal L, Berg-Beckhoff G, Aro AR
doaj  

Establishment patterns of saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) at the microsite scale help explain saguaro regeneration and distributions in heterogenous, regional habitats

American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise Establishment of long‐lived perennial plants is a pivotal event that often leads to reproductive maturity. The population dynamics of the giant saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) have been investigated over large spatial areas, but establishment patterns have not been studied at the microsite (1 m) scale.
Peter B. Breslin, Charlotte Brown, Alberto Búrquez, Frank W. Reichenbacher, Susana Rodriguez‐Buritica, D. Lawrence Venable, Deborah E. Goldberg   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of partner alcohol use on intimate partner violence among reproductive-age women in East Africa Demographic and Health Survey: propensity score matching

BMC Public Health
Introduction Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the most prevalent form of violence against women globally and is more prevalent than rape or other violent attacks by strangers.
Mamaru Melkam, Bezawit Melak Fente, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Angwach Abrham Asnake   +7 more
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Perception of Beninese on intimate partner violence: evidence from 2011-2012 Benin demographic health survey

BMC Women's Health, 2018
Background Violence against women remains an important issue of inequality in African societies, with several consequences to health, social and economic status.
Alphonse Kpozehouen, Noël Moussiliou Paraïso, Yolaine Glèlè Ahanhanzo, Elvyre Klikpo, Charles Sossa Jérôme, Laurent T. Ouédraogo, Roger Salamon   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experiences of women farmworkers in Michigan: Perspectives from the Michigan Farmworker Project

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Agricultural work presents significant physical and social challenges globally and in the United States, with women farmworkers facing unique risks that remain underexplored. This study examines the social and occupational hazards confronted by women farmworkers in Michigan using data from the Michigan Farmworker Project.
Alexis J. Handal, Lisbeth Iglesias‐Rios, Mislael A. Valentín‐Cortés, Marie S. O'Neill   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Educating teachers toward immigrant empowerment and liberation in the United States and Chile: A funds of knowledge perspective

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines how university‐based teacher education programs in diverse historical, sociocultural, and political settings in the U.S. and in Chile, served to foster immigrant empowerment and liberation. Using a Funds of Knowledge approach, the study analyzed the educational practices of migrant families and their integration into ...
Ana Christina da Silva Iddings, Macarena Lamas, Carola Lourdes Aravena Rojas, Katherine Malhue Vasquez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding well‐being and safety for First Nations children and young people in the Riverland—Engaging with metic knowledge via a capability approach

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Aboriginal culture is both a strength and a protective factor for Aboriginal children; yet, we continue to see disparities in education, health and well‐being outcomes. To improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and families, local cultural ways of knowing, being and doing need to be incorporated into policy and practice.
Michelle Jones, Luke Cantley, Donna Quinn, Daniel Quinn, Craig Rigney, Jenny van der Arend   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Care Leavers Into Parenthood: Support Needs and Effective Practice Approaches Through Transitions From Care

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is significant local and international evidence to show that young people transitioning from care have children by age 21 at far higher rates than the general youth population. Intergenerational child protection involvement is also far higher for this group.
Jade Purtell, Sarah Morris
wiley   +1 more source