- From One to Three: Chinas Motherhood Dilemma and Obstacle to Gender Equality
The implementation of Chinas three-child policy has prompted considerable attention and discussion. From one child to two-child to three-child, the Chinese government has considered the macro p... Read More
- The Intricate Web of Fatigue in Women
The modern woman has taken her rightful place in society as a worker, a caregiver, a mother, and a world citizen. However, along with the privileges of these roles comes the great cost of stress and r... Read More
- Balancing Reproductive and Productive Responsibilities: Childcare Strategies Implemented by Migrant Mothers in the ThailandMyanmar Border Region
Background: In Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, conflicts between ethnic minorities, the government, and the military have been ongoing for decades. Enduring unrest has caused thousands to flee to th... Read More
- In the Shadows of Cancer. Leisure and Subjective Wellbeing of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Patients in Honduras, Nicaragua and Portugal
In contemporary societies, a significant proportion of women will be affected by breast or ovarian cancer over the course of their lives. Dealing with illness is known to impact profoundly on the gene... Read More
- Gynecological Health Concerns in Women with Schizophrenia and Related Disorders: A Narrative Review of Recent Studies
Sex and age are important factors influencing physical and mental health in schizophrenia. Our goal was to review the recent literature for associations between gynecological conditions and psychotic ... Read More
- Taking a Health Perspective on Roller Derby: A Qualitative Exploration of Womens Experiences
Although far fewer women exercise regularly than men, one women-dominated sport growing in popularity internationally is roller derby. A limited number of predominantly US-based and qualitative studie... Read More
- Understanding the Influence of Ghanaian Womens Migration Patterns on Access to Health Care
Increased migration rates demonstrate a rise in women seeking relocation as a means to access employment or academic opportunities; this is referred to as the feminization of migration. Migration stim... Read More
- Laboring to Conceive: Reducing Barriers to Fertility Care for Same-Sex Mothers Pursuing Parenthood
Infertility clinics and providers in the United States have made efforts to become LGBTQ-inclusive, yet patients in same-sex partnerships continue to face disproportionate barriers to accessing fertil... Read More
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Another Condition to Screen for in Women with Infertility
Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at increased risk of poor pregnancy outcomes such as fetal growth restriction, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and gestational diabetes mellitus. Give... Read More
- Understanding Vulnerability in Girls and Young Women with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder
There is a population of young women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who function relatively well so that their disorder is not easily recognized. If their difficulties with emotion regulation in ... Read More
- Emotional Support for Infertility Patients: Integrating Mental Health Professionals in the Fertility Care Team
Patients seeking fertility treatment are at risk of experiencing psychological distress, with both women and men reporting higher levels of depression and anxiety during infertility treatment than pat... Read More
- Association between Sociodemographic Factors and Abuse by a Parent or Intimate Partner Violence among Haitian Women: A Population-Based Study
One in three Haitian women, and two in three Haitian children, experience physical abuse. This study aims to assess characteristics of abused Haitian women and identify effective sources of support. T... Read More
- Racial Discrimination against Minority Healthcare Workers in Womens Health
The womens sexual and reproductive healthcare sector, one of the largest employers delivering services globally, does not always commit to equality, diversity, and inclusion. There is objective, publ... Read More
- Body Size, Fertility, and Reproductive Justice: Examining the Complex Interplay between BMI, Reproductive Health, and Access to Care
The relationship between obesity and reproduction is highly complex. While there are clear obstetrical and fertility risks associated with elevated BMI, it is less clear how weight loss impacts these ... Read More
- Intimate Partner Violence and Pregnancy Termination among Tajikistan Women: Evidence from Nationally Representative Data
Intimate partner violence is the most common kind of violence and a significant public health issue. The relationship between intimate partner violence and pregnancy termination among Tajikistan women... Read More
- The Effects of a Recent Major Hurricane on a Reproductive Medicine Clinic
Natural disasters and major weather events can have a large impact on fertility treatment in the affected area through unplanned clinic closures leading to cancelled cycles, severe weather endangering... Read More
- Sociodemographic Influences on Perceived Stress during Pregnancy: Results from the CCREOH Environmental Epidemiologic Study, Suriname
Screening for prenatal stress is not routine in Suriname, despite its significant impact on maternal and newborn health. This study assessed the prevalence of high perceived prenatal stress and its so... Read More
- Influence of Menstrual Cycle Length and Age at Menarche on Symptoms, Cognition, Social Cognition, and Metacognition in Patients with First-Episode Psychosis
A protective effect has traditionally been attributed to estrogen in psychotic disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate cumulative lifetime estrogen by assessing the menstrual cycle length,... Read More
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Pregnant Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious viral pathogen. In infants, it is usually listed among the main causes of medical referrals and hospitalizations, particularly among newb... Read More
- Living with and Breaking a Cycle of Illness: A Secondary Qualitative Data Analysis of Womens Experiences with Long COVID
Long COVID is an emerging condition, with early evidence suggesting it impacts women at a greater rate than men. As we seek to understand long COVID, it is important to consider the holistic impacts o... Read More