77 articles for “Women's Health”

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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleHealthcare Experiences of Zabbaleen Women in Cairo, EgyptAndrea Fortson KnoppThe current political instability in the regions of North Africa and the Middle East threaten the safety of disenfranchised, vulnerable populations and the knowledge of health determinants in these people groups. Gender roles and cultural norms of the region place women in a marginalized position resulting in isolation and disconnection from society and the information or resources regarding healthcare. The … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 2 Jun 2015 · 7,543 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleYazidi Women in Displacement in Northern Iraq: Gendered Realities and their Impact on Mental HealthKristina Jadranović, Turkiya Shammo et al.This study explores how gendered realities affect the mental health of Yazidi women, currently displaced in Northern Iraq. The aim is to identify positive and negative gender practices, explore their impact on mental health outcomes, and situate them in the cultural and socio-political context of the Yazidi community. The study adopts a mixed methods research design, combining the results of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 3 Feb 2025 · 6,887 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDefining Healthy Intimate Relationships: A Qualitative Pilot Study of Rural Hispanic WomenSandra Annan, Karen Jagiello, Deborah Elkins et al.This study aimed to explore Hispanic women’s views of their relationships with current and previous partners. Researchers conducted interviews with Eight (8) women within a local rural Hispanic community. We interviewed in a semi-structured format using the participants' preferred language either English or Spanish. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and reviewed for accuracy. Data were analyzed using a phenomenological focus. Half … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 24 Aug 2023 · 9,260 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSurvey on Oral Health and History of Muscle Injury in Professional Athletes of Brazilian Women's Soccer: A Cross-Sectional Self-Reported StudyFlávia Costa Oliveira Magalhães, Cimar Eustáquio Marques da Silva, Cornelis Robert Springer et al.This study aimed to investigate behavioral eating habits and oral health care habits of professional women's soccer athletes and their relation to the history of muscle injuries from the last season. 44 female professional soccer athletes answered a specific questionnaire, comprising the length of professional sports practice, educational level, eating habits, oral hygiene care, individual perception of the oral health … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 27 Jan 2022 · 6,806 accessesView PDF Cite

InvestigationOpen accessIn the keywordsCan Health Status and Self-Esteem Predict Gratitude in Adult Females?Peta Berenice Stapleton, Jamaica Isles, Hannah Chatwin, Mahima KallaGratitude is often considered a sub-sector of positive psychology. The aim of this study was to examine whether health status and self-esteem could predict gratitude scores in a sample of women. A non-clinical female sample (N = 200) completed self-reported measures online. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to examine whether health status and self-esteem could significantly predict gratitude … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 13 Jan 2016 · 8,965 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsFemale Sex Hormones Contribute to Vulnerability to Athero-Sclerosis: Overview of Mechanisms and Specific Risk FactorsAnastasia Vladimirovna Poznyak, Victoria Alexandrovna Khotina, Alexandra Alexandrovna Melnichenko et al.Atherosclerosis poses a significant challenge to the general population, with its prevalence particularly prominent among older individuals. Age, however, is not the sole determinant of risk, as gender also plays a crucial role. Sex-related disparities exist not only in the incidence of atherosclerosis but also in its progression and development. The intricate interplay of hormones in the female reproductive system … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 2 · 11 Jan 2024 · 4,633 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessing the Gender Dimensions of Drug Abuse Among Women and Girls in Maiduguri: Challenges and ImplicationsFredrick WilsonThis study examines the gender-specific dimensions of drug abuse among women and girls in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, a region affected by insurgency, poverty, and restrictive socio-cultural norms. While national data indicate rising female substance use, interventions and research have largely overlooked women’s unique challenges. Drawing on in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, the study explores structural, emotional, and socio-cultural … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 7 Sep 2026 · 801 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBurden of Early Pregnancy and Reach of Cash Incentive Scheme for Promoting Institutional Delivery in IndiaAnjali Srivastava, Priyanka Ribhu, Purujit PraharajThe burdenof early pregnancy and high out-of-pocket costs necessitate the use ofinstitutional care, qualified medical staff, and financial incentives to boostthe quality of maternal health services. In response, the Indian governmentintroduced the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) scheme in2005, which offers cashtransfers to underprivileged women using public health facilities for childdelivery. Using the data from the National Family Health Survey-5 and … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 5 Jun 2025 · 6,906 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHuman Papillomavirus Genotypes in the Korean Older Adult Population Running Head: HPV Genotypes in Korean Older AdultsJieun Hwang, Hee Seung Song et al.In older populations, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections are likely to reactivate owing to immunocompromised, thereby increasing the risk of cervical and other cancers. However, research on HPV infection in older adults is limited and data on the sex- and age-specific distribution of high-risk HPV types are lacking. Thus, to increase the level of evidence on the extension of cervical cancer … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 6 Dec 2024 · 5,007 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Impact of Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) in Focus on the Reproductive System and Toxicity in Rat or Mammalian ModelVenkataramanaiah Poli, Srinivasulu Reddy MotireddyAbsalan, F., Saremy, S., Mansouri, E., Moghadam, M. T., Moghadam, A. R. E., & Razie, G. (2016). Effects of Mono-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate and Di-(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate Administrations on Oocyte Meiotic Maturation, Apoptosis and Gene Quantification in Mouse Model. Cell Journal, 18(4), 503–513. https://doi.org/10.22074/cellj.2016.4717 Acevedo‐Rodriguez, A., Kauffman, A. S., Cherrington, B. D., Borges, C. S., Roepke, T. A., & Laconi, M. (2018). Emerging … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 6 Jun 2024 · 12,990 accessesView PDF Cite