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Determinants of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among Pregnant Women Attending Tertiary Hospitals in Urban Centers, Nigeria

open access: yesWomen, 2023
Most times, pregnancy is considered a joyous event, but it also heightens a woman’s emotional and psychological state. Globally, some women suffer mental disorders, especially in developing nations.
Anthony Ike Wegbom   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Review of Male and Female Care Needs in Schizophrenia: A New Specialized Clinical Unit for Women

open access: yesWomen, 2023
Women with schizophrenia require health interventions that differ, in many ways, from those of men. The aim of this paper is to review male and female care needs and describe a newly established care unit for the treatment of women with schizophrenia ...
Alexandre González-Rodríguez   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Risk of ischemic heart disease in women after radiotherapy for breast cancer.

open access: yesNew England Journal of Medicine, 2013
BACKGROUND Radiotherapy for breast cancer often involves some incidental exposure of the heart to ionizing radiation. The effect of this exposure on the subsequent risk of ischemic heart disease is uncertain.
S. Darby   +15 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Endometriosis Awareness Month on Social Media: A Content Analysis of Images and Captions on Instagram

open access: yesWomen, 2023
Endometriosis Awareness Month (EAM) is a global movement that seeks to increase awareness of endometriosis. There is a paucity of peer-reviewed research that explores the social media activity of EAM, making it difficult to draw conclusions about what ...
Brianna Le Busque, Sarah Mellish
doaj   +1 more source

Correlation of Socio-Economic Factors, Diet, and Ownership of Consumer Electronics with Body Mass Index in Women of Childbearing Age: Insights from the 2016 South African Demographic Health Survey

open access: yesWomen, 2023
The available evidence indicates a correlation between owning consumer electronics, such as cellphones and televisions, and a higher risk of obesity and increased adiposity. However, such studies are sparse in South Africa. Thus, the aim of this study is
Lucas Banda, Olanrewaju Oladimeji
doaj   +1 more source

Differentials in Maternal Mortality Pattern in Sub-Saharan Africa Countries: Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey Data

open access: yesWomen, 2023
Maternal mortality ratios in sub-Saharan Africa remain high and worrisome. Moreover, maternal health indicators have remained poor despite large efforts in the last two decades. This study assesses maternal mortality patterns by age and country.
Osaretin Christabel Okonji   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of parathyroid hormone (1-34) on fractures and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

open access: yesNew England Journal of Medicine, 2001
BACKGROUND Once-daily injections of parathyroid hormone or its amino-terminal fragments increase bone formation and bone mass without causing hypercalcemia, but their effects on fractures are unknown.
R. Neer   +11 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Characteristics and outcomes of pregnant women admitted to hospital with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in UK: national population based cohort study

open access: yesBritish medical journal, 2020
Objectives To describe a national cohort of pregnant women admitted to hospital with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the UK, identify factors associated with infection, and describe outcomes, including ...
M. Knight   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Determinants of Maternal Mortality in Southern Africa: A Macro-Level Analysis

open access: yesWomen, 2023
This study sought to investigate the macro determinants of maternal mortality in Southern African Development Community (SADC) states. The study drew on the fact that maternal mortality remains a major public health issue in developing countries.
Courage Mlambo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Psychosocial Risk Factors and Psychopathological Outcomes: Preliminary Findings in Italian Pregnant Women

open access: yesWomen, 2023
The perinatal period may represent a particularly challenging time for expecting parents. Previous studies have highlighted an association between several perinatal risk conditions (e.g., childhood maltreatment, poor social support, and stress levels ...
Maria Rita Infurna   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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