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Male infertility and the involvement of the X chromosome [PDF]

Human Reproduction Update, 2009
Male infertility is a worldwide problem, keeping many researchers puzzled. Besides environmental factors, much attention is paid to single gene defects. In this view, the sex chromosomes are particularly interesting since men only have a single copy of these chromosomes.
Stouffs, Katrien, Tournaye, Herman, Liebaers, Ingeborg, Lissens, Willy   +3 more
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‘They Need to Hear You Say It’: Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Barriers and Enablers to End‐of‐Life Discussions With Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT End‐of‐life conversations with adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer rarely occur without the guidance of healthcare professionals. As a part of the ‘Difficult Discussions’ study, focused on palliative care and advance care planning discussions with AYAs with cancer, we investigated the factors that healthcare professionals identify ...
Justine Lee, Holly Evans, Claire E. Wakefield, Antoinette Anazodo, Richard J. Cohn, Brittany C. McGill, Elizabeth A. Lobb, Lori Wiener, Madeleine L. Juhrmann, Ursula M. Sansom‐Daly   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Male involvement in family planning decision making in sub-Saharan Africa- what the evidence suggests

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated in 2012 that 287,000 maternal deaths occurred in 2010; sub-Saharan Africa (56%) and Southern Asia (29%) accounted for the global burden of maternal deaths.
Marius Zambou Vouking, Christine Danielle Evina, Carine Nouboudem Tadenfok   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Getting paid for sex is my kick: a qualitative study of male sex workers [PDF]

, 2008
As with its female counterpart, male sex work (MSW) has generally been regarded as deeply problematic, either because of negative societal attitudes to the selling of sex or the prevalence of psychosocial and economic problems amongst those attracted to ...
Christmann, Kris, Wilcox, Aidan
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Defining Roles in Pediatric Palliative Care: Perspectives From Oncology and Palliative Care Teams

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Early integration of pediatric palliative care (PPC) is associated with improved symptom management, quality of life, and healthcare utilization for children with cancer. Despite this, variation persists in how PPC is understood, operationalized, and integrated within pediatric oncology programs. In particular, ambiguity surrounding
Leeat Granek, Lori Wiener, Stephanie Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Donna Johnston, Fyeza Hasan, Adam Rapoport, Nathasha Datoo, Kimberley Widger, Sumit Gupta, Karen Fergus, Anthony K. C. Chan, Alisha Kassam, Emily McCullogh, Dave Lysecki   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Examining the quality of adolescent–parent relationships among Chilean families [PDF]

, 2012
The purpose of this study was to examine if adolescents reports of warm and harsh parenting practices by their mothers and fathers varied as a function of demographic, youth and their mothers or mother figures' individual and family characteristics. Data
Bares, Cristina B., Delva, Jorge, Grogan-Kaylor, Andrew, Ho, Michelle, Maurizi, Laura K., Sanchez, Ninive   +5 more
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Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) often exhibit early deficits in muscle and movement competence, which can compromise long‐term health. Integrative neuromuscular training (INT), a multifaceted approach combining fundamental movement activities with strength exercises, may help address these deficits during ...
Anna Maria Markarian, Robert U. Newton, Dennis R. Taaffe, Nicholas G. Gottardo, Santosh Valvi, Carolyn J. Peddle‐McIntyre, Jodie Cochrane Wilkie, Daniel A. Galvão   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

“There is nothing that can prevent me from supporting her:” men’s perspectives on their involvement and support of women’s use of topical therapy for cervical precancer treatment in Kenya

Frontiers in Oncology
PurposeCervical cancer disproportionately impacts women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 90/70/90 strategy aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 by increasing HPV vaccination coverage to 90 ...
Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo, Konyin Adewumi, Everlyn Adoyo, Graham Zulu, Supreet Kaur Goraya, Cirillus Ogollah, Jackton Omoto, Renée M. Ferrari, Renée M. Ferrari, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

“My life is spoiled because of him…” A qualitative study of human immunodeficiency virus disclosure and male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission program

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2019
Background: India has the third largest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic in the world, with 15,000 newborns infected every year. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services can eliminate new HIV infections.
Anjali Modi, Jayendrakumar K Kosambiya, Sangita Trivedi, Vipul P Chaudhari, Alap Mehta, Kristen J Wells   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Male Involvement in Family Planning Services

, 2023
Family planning is the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and obtain their preferred number of children, spacing, and timing of births. It is accomplished through the use of contraceptive methods and the treatment of involuntary infertility.
Mesfin, Abebe,, Mulat, Tebeje, Tsion, Wondwosen, Molla,, Getnet, Melaku,   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source