Saeed Baradwan, Khalid Khadawardi, Omaima A Hamid, Afnan Baradwan, Noor Alanazi, Rania Mahfouz Abdelwahed, Mohamed Nasser Elshabrawi, Enas Sabry Fathy Elbeltagy, Somaia Ragab Eid Mohamed, Samar Shaban Abd Elazim Mohamed, Ahmed Mohamed Abdelhakim, Sameh Abdelmoneim Abdelhamed
{"title":"The impact of virtual reality on maternal anxiety, satisfaction, and fetal outcomes among pregnant women undergoing non-stress tests: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.","authors":"Saeed Baradwan, Khalid Khadawardi, Omaima A Hamid, Afnan Baradwan, Noor Alanazi, Rania Mahfouz Abdelwahed, Mohamed Nasser Elshabrawi, Enas Sabry Fathy Elbeltagy, Somaia Ragab Eid Mohamed, Samar Shaban Abd Elazim Mohamed, Ahmed Mohamed Abdelhakim, Sameh Abdelmoneim Abdelhamed","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2025.2454588","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2025.2454588","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We aimed to investigate the impact of virtual reality (VR) on maternal anxiety, satisfaction, and fetal physiological parameters during non-stress test (NST) in pregnant women. We conducted an extensive search across numerous databases to identify eligible studies from inception to April 2024. Researchers included randomized trials that compared VR intervention during NSTs in the third trimester with control groups. Data were analyzed through meta-analysis using Revman software. We identified four trials, encompassing 681 patients, that met the inclusion criteria. The VR group had significantly reduced anxiety levels and increased maternal satisfaction during NSTs. Furthermore, the VR group demonstrated higher basal fetal heart rate and more accelerations compared to the control group. Pregnant women in the VR group were also more likely to achieve a reactive NST, with a shorter duration of reactivity. Overall, VR use during NSTs effectively reduces maternal anxiety, enhances satisfaction, and improves fetal physiological parameters.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143029955","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}
Mariam A Ameer, Ammar M Al Abbad, Joud O Alsalem, Nawar M Alkhaldi, Kholoud O Alanazi, Shoug F Alkawikbi, Mashael F Alhadi, Sara A Alasker, Hadeel S Alsirhani, Fahad Alanazi, Mohamed I Kamel
{"title":"Effect of early follicular phase of menstrual cycle on hip flexion-extension isokinetic parameters in sedentary female students.","authors":"Mariam A Ameer, Ammar M Al Abbad, Joud O Alsalem, Nawar M Alkhaldi, Kholoud O Alanazi, Shoug F Alkawikbi, Mashael F Alhadi, Sara A Alasker, Hadeel S Alsirhani, Fahad Alanazi, Mohamed I Kamel","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2445239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2024.2445239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Researchers conducted this observational study on sixty young females to detect the effect of the early follicular phase of the menstrual cycle on hip muscle performance. The Biodex Isokinetic dynamometer 4 pro was used. The authors used a dependent t-test and detected a statistically significant increase in the mean values of all hip flexion and extension isokinetic parameters at angular velocities 90°/sec and 180°/sec (<i>p</i> < 0.05) post-menstruation in comparison to the early follicular phase. The AGON/ANTAG ratio and hip ROM had a statistically significant reduction at the angular velocity 90°/sec (<i>p</i> = 0.003, <i>p</i> = 0.041 respectively) post-menstruation in comparison to the early follicular phase, while they showed no statistically significant change at the angular velocity 180°/sec (<i>p</i> = 0.070, <i>p</i> = 0.236 respectively). The authors through these results try to direct physiotherapists and physical education instructors to schedule training and activities for sedentary females according to their menstrual cycles to avoid any risk of injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956808","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}
Adriana Reyes-Flores, Rafael Ramírez-Ramírez, Eduardo Pérez-Campos, Laura Pérez-Campos Mayoral, María Teresa Hernández-Huerta, Eduardo Pérez-Campos Mayoral
{"title":"Attention to health care in the context of instability. In health care for women international.","authors":"Adriana Reyes-Flores, Rafael Ramírez-Ramírez, Eduardo Pérez-Campos, Laura Pérez-Campos Mayoral, María Teresa Hernández-Huerta, Eduardo Pérez-Campos Mayoral","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2395305","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2395305","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Mexico, the first attack dates back to 1988, but it was not identified until 2022. This violence remained invisible and minimized, but since then 42 acid attacks against women have been recorded, of which 5 victims died as a result of the attack and its medical complications. We think that families should be educated to eliminate misogyny in families and ensure that women are valued equally as men. We also think that education from childhood, questioning one's own beliefs, challenging stereotypes and gender roles, deconstructing prejudices, reporting, and acting with empathy and compassion are fundamental in a society with gender equity.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"3-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134215","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":"The effect of fatalism perception of pregnant women on taking precautions against the risk of virus transmission in the Covid-19 pandemic in Turkey.","authors":"Bahtısen Kartal, Derya Şahin, Özlem Güner","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2023.2196249","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2023.2196249","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Covid-19 pandemic has affected all over the world, particularly affecting risky groups and causing the deaths of millions of people. Owing to the systemic changes that occur during pregnancy, pregnant women are among the risk groups. In this study, we aimed to determine the effect of the fatalism tendency of the pregnant women on the precautions they take to protect themselves from the risk of virus transmission. We conducted this study as descriptive cross-sectional. We collected the data between February 11<sup>th</sup> and March 24<sup>th</sup>, 2021. The sample of this study comprised of 418 pregnant women. Fatalism tendency was high in the pregnant women with low education and income levels and housewives. It was determined that the pregnant women with a high tendency of fatalism wore less masks. The beliefs of individuals should not be ignored while creating health policies in the fight against the pandemic.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"261-277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9603425","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}
{"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}
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":"Relationship between family support, personal communication, shared decision making, and breastfeeding in low birth weight babies.","authors":"Nikmatur Rohmah, Agung Dwi Laksono","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2023.2190592","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2023.2190592","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breastfeeding promotion is done in the form of education, not shared decision making. Consequently, breastfeeding while in hospital is still so low that problems arise after being discharged from the hospital. Researchers aimed to analyze the relationship between family support, personal communication, shared decision making, and breastfeeding in low birth weight babies. This study was a cross-sectional design conducted in three hospitals in the East Java province of Indonesia. Two-hundred mothers who have babies were selected as samples using simple random sampling. The variables were collected by a questionnaire. The data were then analyzed using path analysis. Breastfeeding showed a direct and positive relationship with shared decision making (<i>b</i> = 0.53; 95% CI = 0.25 to 0.81; <i>p</i> = <0.001). Shared decision making was directly and positively related with personal communication (<i>b</i> = 0.67; 95% CI = 0.56 to 0.77; <i>p</i> = <0.001). Personal communication showed a direct and positive relationship with family support (<i>b</i> = 0.40 95% CI = 0.24 to 0.57; <i>p</i> = <0.001). Yet, breastfeeding showed an indirect relationship with family support and personal communication. Breastfeeding increases with shared decision making and excellent personal communication between nurses and mothers. Personal communication will increase when getting support from the family.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"45-57"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9557932","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":"Risk sexual behaviors for sexually transmitted infections among sexual minority women: A cross-sectional study in Beijing, China.","authors":"Xiaofang Wang, Enwu Liu, Mengjie Han, Yiyun Hu","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2303522","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2303522","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Researchers in this study assesses risk behaviors for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among sexual minority women (SMW) in Beijing, China. A total of 1,631 SMW participated in the study. Compared with women who have sex with women exclusively, women who have sex with both women and men reported more sex partners, more likely sharing sex toys, experiencing STI infections. Digital-genital sex, using sex toys, G-spot stimulation is associated with STI symptoms. SMW in Beijing engaged in high-risk sexual behaviors that may cause substantial risk for STIs. SMW and healthcare providers should be informed and STI testing should be promoted among SMW.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"134-148"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139492385","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":"The effect of yoga practice on pain intensity, menstruation symptoms and quality of life of nursing students with primary dysmenorrhea.","authors":"Aslıhan Aksu, Duygu Vefikuluçay Yılmaz","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2303526","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2303526","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The researchers aimed to determine the effects of yoga on pain severity, menstrual symptoms and quality of life of undergraduate nursing students with primary dysmenorrhea. The 60 female students were divided into intervention (<i>n</i> = 30) and control groups (<i>n</i> = 30) by block randomization. In the study, data were evaluated with the Visual Analog Scale for Pain, the Menstruation Symptom Scale and the Short Form-36 Health Survey Scale. The 12-week intervention program, which included all components of Hatha yoga, was carried out twice a week for a total of 24 sessions of 60 min. The control group did not receive any intervention. The severity of menstrual pain and symptoms decreased in yoga group compared to control group, and there were significant improvements in quality of life (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The researchers shows that regular Hatha yoga may be a possible nonpharmacological treatment for primary dysmenorrhea in young women in this study.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"162-176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139521624","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}