Informed consent and ethical issues pertaining to female sterilization—Scoping review
Abstract Background Female sterilization, a safe, permanent method of contraception that blocks the fallopian tubes, has been in use since the 19th century. The procedure necessitates informed consent, a critical step that has been marred by reports of forced sterilization since World War II. These incidents often stem from inadequate consent processes
Sharol Malekobane Maila+2 more
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Comprehensive Insights into the Economic Burden of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Latin America: A Systematic Literature Review of Regional Perspectives. [PDF]
Maldonado-Restrepo AI+6 more
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Global prevalence and risk factors of obstetric violence: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract Background Obstetric violence (OBV), defined as mistreatment or abuse during childbirth, is a pervasive global issue, albeit with regional differences, affecting women's physical and emotional well‐being. Objectives The purpose of this systematic review and meta‐analysis is to assess the prevalence of OBV to identify risk factors associated ...
Sevil Hakimi+7 more
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Researchers' agency and the boundaries of global mental health: perspectives from and about Latin America. [PDF]
Montenegro C+7 more
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Abstract Objective Tubo‐ovarian abscesses (TOAs) cause significant morbidity. Surgical intervention is required if broad‐spectrum intravenous antibiotics are unsuccessful. This study aimed to describe admission characteristics that predict failed medical management and to evaluate a previously developed risk score for predicting the need for surgical ...
Anna Marshall+6 more
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The Oropouche fever in Latin America: a hidden threat and a possible cause of microcephaly due to vertical transmission. [PDF]
Sansone NMS+3 more
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Advancing with the 2024 Latin America and the Caribbean Periodontal Consensus. [PDF]
Pannuti CM, Villar CC.
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Barriers in the prevention and early detection of human papillomavirus in Latin America
Abstract Objective To evaluate the individual, social, cultural, health system, and structural barriers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) in women from eight Latin American countries. Methods A prospective, relational, and analytical study was conducted from July to August 2024 in women from eight Latin American countries: Argentina, Colombia ...
Leopoldo Santiago Sanabria+9 more
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Cardio-Obstetrics Practice in Latin America: A Regional Survey of General Cardiologists. [PDF]
Herrera CJ+17 more
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Cost-of-illness analysis of chronic urticaria clinical management in five countries of Latin America. [PDF]
Sánchez J+8 more
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