{"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":1.2,"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":"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":"Recommendations to improve maternal mortality among Rohingya women in Bangladeshi refugee camps.","authors":"Annika Agarwal, Vidya Surti, Martha Ann Terry","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2349820","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2024.2349820","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite current humanitarian efforts, The Rohingya in Bangladesh's refugee camps have among the highest maternal mortality worldwide. The authors review maternal mortality within Rohingya refugee populations in Bangladesh, citing the camp conditions and cultural norms that affect the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). Next, the authors review current humanitarian efforts made by the UNFPA toward improving reproductive health. Finally, the authors recommend a three-pronged approach to reducing maternal mortality among the Rohingya in Bangladeshi refugee camps. We suggest using Maternity Waiting Homes, Mama Rickshaws, and Traditional Birth Attendants to improve maternal health. These solutions address the three-delays model and place ownership into the community. Ultimately, the authors address a much-needed gap in the literature addressing Rohingya maternal mortality.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"1151-1162"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140923234","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}
Kimberly Garcia, Cheryl Armstrong, Eli Iacob, Emily Flynn
{"title":"The lived experience of guatemalan lay midwives' interaction with communities and families regarding COVID and the vaccine.","authors":"Kimberly Garcia, Cheryl Armstrong, Eli Iacob, Emily Flynn","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2025.2519476","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2025.2519476","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Misinformation about COVID and the vaccine are rampant in Guatemala. Insights are needed from community leaders regarding public perceptions of the pandemic to inform effective interventions. Thus, 210 lay midwives participated in 11 focus groups. Participants shared the knowledge, practices, and attitudes of their families and communities about COVID-19 and the vaccine. Five themes emerged. Myths about the vaccine abound. Guatemalans use traditional remedies to treat COVID, have faith in God to cure them, and mistrust hospital care. The virus impacted cities more than rural areas. Integrating cultural viewpoints with modern information would build trust among Guatemalans regarding COVID-19.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"796-809"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144334199","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}
Semra Yuksel, Aylin Ustun, Emre Kar, Asya Ozcan, Nihal Callioglu
{"title":"The impact of different skin Suture methods in episiotomy repair on healing and pain: A randomized clinical trial.","authors":"Semra Yuksel, Aylin Ustun, Emre Kar, Asya Ozcan, Nihal Callioglu","doi":"10.1080/07399332.2025.2499498","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07399332.2025.2499498","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We conducted a randomized clinical trial at a tertiary center between March and August 2022. We enrolled primiparous women aged 18-45 years requiring an episiotomy. Skin closure of the episiotomy was performed using three suture techniques: mattress, primary interrupted, and subcutaneous. Evaluation of healing and pain was carried out using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, and Approximation (REEDA) scores on the first and fifteenth postpartum days. The interrupted and subcutaneous groups showed significantly lower VAS scores on the first postpartum day compared to the mattress group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The duration of mattress suturing was longer than that of interrupted or subcutaneous suturing (<i>p</i> = 0.044). On the fifteenth postpartum day, the subcutaneous group demonstrated lower REEDA scores compared to the other groups (<i>p</i> = 0.013). The subcutaneous continuous suturing group exhibited superior healing compared to the primary interrupted and mattress groups on the fifteenth postpartum day.</p>","PeriodicalId":47836,"journal":{"name":"Health Care for Women International","volume":" ","pages":"1015-1029"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054468","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}