Paul Mukucha, Divaries Cosmas Jaravaza, Nomuhle Jaravaza
{"title":"Midwife gender proclivity: Differential effects of expectant mothers' demographic factors in Zimbabwe.","authors":"Paul Mukucha, Divaries Cosmas Jaravaza, Nomuhle Jaravaza","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2373856","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2373856","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A survey of 300 expectant mothers, in their third trimester, was conducted in Bindura district of Zimbabwe. The causal study was done over a period of 6 months with the intention of determining the differential effects of various demographic factors of expectant mothers on midwife gender preferences. Data was collected using a short questionnaire on demographic factors and expectant mothers' preferences of male or female midwives. A binary logistics regression and odds ratios were used to analyse data. Our results revealed that specific demographics show preferences regarding the gender of midwives. Older women (aged 40 and above), who are married, having their first child, members of the African religion, and with less formal education, tend to prefer midwives of the same gender. Younger women (aged 18-39), those with prior pregnancy experience, Christians, and urban residents, generally were indifferent to midwife gender. Implications of the study were proffered.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"1221-1241"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141559980","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Non-communicable disease (NCD) burden and their contributing factors among women.","authors":"Zoha Imtiaz Malik, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2025.2472174","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2025.2472174","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 74% of worldwide deaths annually. A search in 'Google Scholar' and 'PubMed' showed a total of 224,854 articles and after adjusting for time period and relevance, 43 were selected. Cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), respiratory diseases and diabetes were the most prevalent NCDs among females. Cancer-related deaths in females are expected to rise to 5.5 million by 2030, and hormonal factors, smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity are the biggest contributors. CVD deaths were 8.94 million in 2019, and poor pregnancy outcomes and fertility issues increase females' CVD risk. Respiratory diseases affect 6.16% young females and smoking, a high BMI, and high processed food intake, increase the risk. Diabetes effects 9% women and hormonal factors increase the risk, whereas psychosocial factors may impact diabetes prevention and treatment. The female NCD burden is increasing and there is a need for multi-interventional approach to effectively manage these diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"687-701"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond the operation room: Exploring inequalities in out-of-pocket and catastrophic health expenditures for caesarean surgical care in Cameroon, a decomposition analysis.","authors":"Relindis Ma-Gang Tapang, Aya Suzuki","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2025.2517167","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2025.2517167","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, we examined inequalities in out-of-pocket payments (OOP) and catastrophic health expenditures (CHE) for Cesarean Section care in Cameroon. We collected data from 436 women across 13 hospitals and used decomposition analysis of the concentration index to identify key drivers of inequality. We found that OOP costs were more concentrated among wealthier households, whereas CHE burdened the poorest, exposing sharp socioeconomic inequalities. Wealth status and educational attainment emerged as the most significant contributors to these inequalities. Although we focused on Cameroon, our findings hold relevance for other low- and middle-income countries with similar health financing systems. Through this research, we contribute a methodological approach to global maternal health literature by demonstrating how financial inequalities in surgical care can be quantified and understood across settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"826-854"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Barriers and facilitators experienced by South Korean women undergoing fertility treatment: A qualitative socioecological study.","authors":"Hyewon Shin, Jin Young Seo, Ju-Young Lee","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2402732","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2402732","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this qualitative study was to use interview data to identify and describe the intrapersonal, interpersonal, community, and policy barriers and facilitators experienced by South Korean women undergoing fertility treatment. The researchers conducted one-on-one interviews with 14 women who had undergone fertility treatment and then completed a thematic content analysis on the collected interview data. Guided by the socioecological model, the researchers explored the barriers and facilitators women experienced during fertility treatment. The participants described their struggles and -emotional distress as well as their coping mechanisms: addressing their physical and emotional stress; soliciting support from their husband, personal network, online peers, and healthcare team; and seeking government financial assistance. The information gained from this study can help healthcare providers and government agencies design effective psychosocial and national policies and interventions for this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"1100-1119"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142401526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of women with generalized anxiety disorder during the postpartum period with paroxetine: A retrospective analysis of 11 years of clinical data.","authors":"Hasan Bakay, Sakir Gica, Faruk Uguz","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2417956","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2417956","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We presented the results on the efficacy of paroxetine in postpartum women with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in current study. We included data on 33 patients to our study retrospectively. The patients were evaluated using the Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-<i>Fourth Edition</i>, the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement Scale, the Hamilton Depression rating Scale (HAM-D) and the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A). The patients had significant improvement in both HAM-D and HAM-A scores following paroxetine treatment for 8 wk. The response and remission rates were 78.8 and 63.6%, respectively. Both rates were significantly higher the subgroup of patients without comorbid depression compared to patients with comorbid depression. Based on the findings of the present study, we suggest that paroxetine may be beneficial for in postpartum women with GAD.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"585-591"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How do marital conflicts influence post-traumatic growth among infertile women? The moderation role of coping strategies.","authors":"Dejuan Sun, Li Han, Baoxian Lin, Lilin Li, Cindy Xinshan Jia","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2430340","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2430340","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the current study, the authors aimed to investigate the post-traumatic growth (PTG) among infertile women who experience conflicts with their spouses, and the role of personal coping strategies in mitigating such influences. A total of 267 infertile female patients were recruited from a reproductive medical center in China. OLS regressions with moderation effects of coping strategies were conducted. Our results showed that coping strategies had the main influence on infertile women's PTG, and minimizing and avoiding marital conflicts had a particularly negative effect on PTG when infertile women adopted greater maladaptive coping strategies. Possible practical implications, such as improving infertile women's coping strategies were discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"417-434"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142669418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perinatal women's experiences of childbirth and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative descriptive study.","authors":"Sun-Mi Chae, Hee Sun Kang, Minjin Kim","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2023.2190591","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2023.2190591","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, we described perinatal women's experiences of childbirth and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic, guided by the qualitative descriptive methodology. We interviewed 14 women who gave birth during the pandemic. Data were analyzed using inductive qualitative content analysis. Our results showed that perinatal women experienced fear of COVID-19 infection, depression, and difficulties related to childbirth and parenting. They believed that online services and sharing information through social networking were helpful. They were looking forward to participating in outdoor activities to promote children's development and suggested enforcing <i>untact</i> (no contact) services for perinatal women in the post-COVID-19 era.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"98-114"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9145567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fiona H McKay, Minnie Vo, Neetu Abey George, Preethi John, Jyotsna Kaushal, Paige van der Pligt
{"title":"Cross-cultural food practices and nutrition seeking behaviors among pregnant and postpartum Indian women living in Australia.","authors":"Fiona H McKay, Minnie Vo, Neetu Abey George, Preethi John, Jyotsna Kaushal, Paige van der Pligt","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2303518","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2303518","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>No research has explored the experiences of Indian women who become pregnant after they migrate to Australia, and how their existing traditions mix with their new environment and subsequently impact eating patterns. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven women of Indian heritage who were living in Australia, and data were thematically analyzed. The researchers identified two main themes were identified (a) foods to eat and which to avoid, and (b) support networks and sources of health information during pregnancy. Women get advice and information from a range of sources and have diverse attitudes and beliefs about cultural food practices. that are both rigid and flexible, as well as traditional and contemporary.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"6-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139433172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lakma Gunarathne, Pragalathan Apputhurai, Maja Nedeljkovic, Jahar Bhowmik
{"title":"Factors associated with married women's attitude toward intimate partner violence: A study on 20 low- and middle-income countries.","authors":"Lakma Gunarathne, Pragalathan Apputhurai, Maja Nedeljkovic, Jahar Bhowmik","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2319214","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2319214","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a global problem and has been reported to be significantly higher for women in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The researchers analyzed Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data of married women in 20 LMICs to examine those most vulnerable to accepting IPV by investigating associated risk factors. The researchers revealed a higher level of acceptance of IPV among illiterate women from poorer households in remote areas. Using these findings, the authors provide insight into ensuring and enhancing the living standards of these vulnerable women by making education more readily accessible.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"296-316"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139941029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Does COVID-19 anxiety in pregnant women affect marital adjustment?","authors":"Candan Ersanli","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2303514","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2303514","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, it was tried to determine the relationship between anxiety and marital adjustment in pregnant women during the epidemic, and to explain the variables affecting anxiety and marital adjustment. During the epidemic, many factors cause changes in the perceived anxiety level and marital adjustment in pregnant women. As the level of COVID-19 anxiety increases in pregnant women, marital adjustment scores decrease. It was determined that the anxiety levels were lower and marital adjustment was higher in pregnant women who had a planned pregnancy, did not have fears about childbirth, thought that their physical, mental health were not affected.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"453-468"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139479484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}