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Comprehensive abortion care in Eastern Ethiopia: Facility readiness, service availability, and barriers in Eastern Ethiopia. 埃塞俄比亚东部的综合堕胎护理：设施准备，服务可用性和埃塞俄比亚东部的障碍。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i9s.3

Tegenu B Wadajo, Elias Y Debele, Abraham N Dechasa, Magarsa L Dabalo, Kasiye Sh Gemechu, Mekitie W Kibebew

{"title":"Comprehensive abortion care in Eastern Ethiopia: Facility readiness, service availability, and barriers in Eastern Ethiopia.","authors":"Tegenu B Wadajo, Elias Y Debele, Abraham N Dechasa, Magarsa L Dabalo, Kasiye Sh Gemechu, Mekitie W Kibebew","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i9s.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i9s.3","url":null,"abstract":"Unsafe abortion remains a major public health problem in Ethiopia due to persistent factors such as poor health facility infrastructure, limited service availability, and barriers that impede providers' ability to deliver the care. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess health facilities' readiness, service availability, and challenges in providing abortion care. A facility-based mixed approach with descriptive cross-sectional and phenomenological study design was conducted in 16 public health facilities in eastern Ethiopia. A simple random sampling technique was employed to recruit the health facilities. Data were collected using KoboToolbox with the WHO Service Availability and Readiness Assessment (SARA) tool. The collected data were exported to Stata 17 for descriptive analysis. The interviews of 17 health professionals were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated verbatim. The translated data were analyzed thematically. Thirteen (82.3%) health facilities met the minimum requirements (>75%) for readiness, and the service was available in all hospitals and 8 (66.7%) health centers. Key barriers in providing abortion care were the attitude of health professionals, stigma and discrimination, religious and cultural beliefs, and shortage of trained professionals from a qualitative perspective. Access to comprehensive abortion care was impeded by facility readiness, health professionals' personal beliefs, and cultural and religious beliefs. Strengthening the health care system and ensuring professionals know abortion policy and are willing to provide quality care are crucial steps in improving the provision of comprehensive abortion care.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 9s","pages":"32-45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145231404","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}

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A scientometric analysis of music therapy in pediatrics settings globally: Research trends, collaboration networks, and emerging topics (2000-2024). 音乐治疗在全球儿科设置的科学计量分析：研究趋势，合作网络和新兴主题（2000-2024）。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.11

Xuming Li, Han Wang

{"title":"A scientometric analysis of music therapy in pediatrics settings globally: Research trends, collaboration networks, and emerging topics (2000-2024).","authors":"Xuming Li, Han Wang","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.11","url":null,"abstract":"Music therapy (MT) has emerged as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for enhancing emotional regulation, social communication, and neurocognitive function in children. This study provides the first comprehensive scientometric analysis of global MT research trends in pediatric settings. Analyzing 1,383 publications from Web of Science, we employed co-citation networks, keyword clustering, and burst detection to: 1) map international collaboration networks, 2) track thematic evolution, and 3) identify emerging frontiers. Results reveal exponential growth since 2010, peaking in 2022, with the U.S., U.K., and Australia as leading contributors. Core research clusters focus on autism spectrum disorder, pediatric anxiety, and pain management, while cutting-edge domains include AI-assisted MT, computational modeling, and neuroplasticity-based interventions. The field shows a paradigm shift from generalized approaches to precision therapies, particularly in pediatric oncology, neonatal care, and neurodevelopmental rehabilitation. Key institutions like Aalborg University and University of Toronto anchor collaborative networks. This analysis not only delineates the intellectual structure of pediatric MT research but also provides empirical guidance for future studies, clinical applications, and cross-disciplinary innovation in this rapidly evolving field. The findings highlight MT's growing scientific validation and its transition toward technology-integrated, evidence-based practices in child healthcare.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 8s","pages":"105-119"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938784","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}

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Effects of psychological distress on health anxiety among nurses in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 心理困扰对沙特阿拉伯利雅得护士健康焦虑的影响

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.6

Salwa D A Mohammed, Alwia S O Zobair, Zainab M O Kodai, Mohammed Almansour

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Effect of Spanish language proficiency on acculturative stress and access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services among sub-Saharan African women immigrants in Spain. 西班牙语熟练程度对西班牙撒哈拉以南非洲妇女移民的文化异化压力和获得性健康和生殖健康及权利服务的影响。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.4

Ying Gao, Licui Zhu

{"title":"Effect of Spanish language proficiency on acculturative stress and access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services among sub-Saharan African women immigrants in Spain.","authors":"Ying Gao, Licui Zhu","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.4","url":null,"abstract":"Despite growing African immigration to Spain, research that examines how language barriers affect acculturative stress and access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services by sub-Saharan women is scarce. This study addresses this gap in knowledge by investigating the relationships between proficiency in Spanish language, acculturative stress and access to SRHR services among 384 African immigrant women in Spain using a cross-sectional, quantitative design. Data were collected via online snowball sampling, employing validated measures of Spanish proficiency (CEFR), acculturative stress (RASI), and SRHR access (WHO/UNFPA). Structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed that higher Spanish proficiency reduced acculturative stress (β = 0.50, *p* < 0.01) and directly improved SRHR access (β = 0.56, *p* < 0.01), with stress mediating this relationship (indirect effect: β = 0.24, *p* < 0.05). Findings highlight language proficiency as a dual pathway for mitigating stress and enhancing healthcare access. The findings of this study are important for immigration and re-settlement policies to promote cultural integration, access to social services, as well as culturally sensitive care, especially for minority women in order to address systemic disparities.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 8s","pages":"31-42"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938945","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}

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Comparison of mental health and physical fitness of mentally disabled people suffering from cancer participating in a nine-month physical activity program. 参加为期9个月的体育活动项目的患癌症的智障人士的心理健康和身体健康的比较。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.12

Mehmet Besler, Reşat Sadik

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Empowering health through tradition: A grounded theory study on the impact of traditional Chinese physical activities on the well-being of full-time mothers. 通过传统增强健康：中国传统体育活动对全职母亲健康影响的扎根理论研究。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.8

Cheng Xing, Abidin N E Zainal

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Pregnant women's psychological responses to COVID-19 in China: A cross-sectional study. 中国孕妇对COVID-19的心理反应：一项横断面研究

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.7

Yang Xu, Tian T Mu, Guangyu Zhu

{"title":"Pregnant women's psychological responses to COVID-19 in China: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Yang Xu, Tian T Mu, Guangyu Zhu","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.7","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected mental health, particularly among pregnant women. While its impact during the peak of the outbreak has been studied, little is known about its effects during the remission phase. Understanding these changes is essential for effective support. This study assessed the psychological responses experienced by pregnant women in China from February to May 2020. The research examines 550 participants using validated instruments, including the IES-R (α=0.89), Social Support Scale (α=0.82), and Lifestyle Assessment (α=0.80). The analysis reveals three key findings: First, psychological distress peaks during the second trimester (IES score: 36.5±17.6), with 87.4% reporting helplessness, while social support reaches its highest level (98.6% family caregiving). Second, first-trimester participants demonstrate the highest perceived vulnerability (89.6%) despite showing the poorest preventive knowledge (61.6%). Third, lifestyle modifications prioritize mental health (86.6-96.5% improvement) over physical activity (9.6-29.6% increase). The study highlights the necessity for trimester-specific interventions: mental health screening in the first trimester, targeted support during the second trimester, and enhanced education in the third trimester. These findings provide evidence for developing culturally adapted prenatal care protocols during public health crises.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 8s","pages":"60-69"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938923","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}

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Healthy lifestyle beliefs, nutritional behaviors, and physical activity of adolescents: A mediation analysis. 健康生活方式信念、营养行为与青少年身体活动：一个中介分析。

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.9

Kerimhan Kaynak, Kenan Koç, Gül B Bayiroğlu, Zehra Ercan, Abdullah Y Akinci, Mustafa S Yüce, Abdullah Arisoy, Emine Ü Acar

{"title":"Healthy lifestyle beliefs, nutritional behaviors, and physical activity of adolescents: A mediation analysis.","authors":"Kerimhan Kaynak, Kenan Koç, Gül B Bayiroğlu, Zehra Ercan, Abdullah Y Akinci, Mustafa S Yüce, Abdullah Arisoy, Emine Ü Acar","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.9","url":null,"abstract":"Although the Covid-19 pandemic has ended, its negative impacts on adolescents' physical activity levels, nutritional behaviors, and healthy lifestyle beliefs persist. This study aimed to examine whether physical activity (PAS) mediates the relationship between healthy lifestyle beliefs (HLB) and nutritional behaviors (NBS) among adolescents. This study was a quantitative study, with a cross sectional survey design. It was conducted during the 2022-2023 academic year in Anatolian high schools in Turkey, and it involved 686 high school students aged 14-17 who voluntarily participated. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scale, the Physical Activity Scale (PAS), and the Nutrition Behavior Scale (NBS). Descriptive statistics (mean ± SD) and regression analysis were performed using SPSS 22.0 and the PROCESS macro v3.5 (Model 4) with a bootstrap resampling method (5000 samples). Results indicated that adolescents exhibited high levels of HLB, while PAS and NBS were at moderate levels. A moderate positive correlation was found between HLB and NBS (r=0.665, p=0.000), while low positive correlations existed between HLB and PAS (r=0.366, p=0.000), and PAS and NBS (r=0.330, p=0.000). Physical activity was found to partially mediate the relationship between HLB and NBS (0.049, 95% CI [0.0237, 0.0784]). These findings highlight the importance of promoting physical activity to support better nutritional behaviors, which may lead to healthier lifestyles and improved long-term health outcomes for adolescents.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 8s","pages":"83-93"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938928","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}

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Associations between body fat and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years in an urban city in China: A cross sectional study. 中国城市6-17岁儿童和青少年体脂与骨密度的关系：一项横断面研究

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.10

Lulu Meng, Kaichen Gu, Yiran Li, Liyu Huang

{"title":"Associations between body fat and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years in an urban city in China: A cross sectional study.","authors":"Lulu Meng, Kaichen Gu, Yiran Li, Liyu Huang","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.10","url":null,"abstract":"A cross-sectional study was conducted using a multistage cluster random sampling technique to investigate the association between body fat and forearm bone mineral density (BMD) among children and adolescents aged 6-17 years in urban China. Body fat was determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and forearm BMD was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). 342 students were included in the study. Significant positive correlations were observed between BMI and forearm BMD in boys (β=0.465, p<0.001) and girls (β=0.496, p<0.001), and between body fat and forearm BMD (boys: β=0.312, p<0.001; girls: β=0.550, p<0.001). However, these associations were no longer significant after adjusting for age (boys: β=0.089, p=0.151; girls: β=0.102, p=0.151). Forearm BMD increased progressively with age, peaking at 16 years in boys and 15 years in girls. Girls showed earlier BMD accumulation during puberty compared to boys, whereas boys exhibited higher BMD values during late adolescence. No significant differences in forearm BMD were observed across BMI groups (all p>0.05), though a downward trend in BMD with increasing BMI was noted among girls. These findings suggest that body fat may influence BMD in an age-dependent manner, highlighting the importance of early-life interventions to support optimal skeletal development.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 8s","pages":"94-104"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938971","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}

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Consumption behavior of sugar-sweetened beverages among primary and secondary school students: a qualitative study based on teachers' perspectives. 中小学生含糖饮料消费行为：基于教师视角的质性研究

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African journal of reproductive health Pub Date : 2025-08-28 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.14

Yiran Li, Siyu Liang, Yan Zhang, Wenjia Li, Jiali Duan, Lulu Meng, Ruoxiang Cao, Xiaofeng Liu, Liyu Huang, Jie Li

{"title":"Consumption behavior of sugar-sweetened beverages among primary and secondary school students: a qualitative study based on teachers' perspectives.","authors":"Yiran Li, Siyu Liang, Yan Zhang, Wenjia Li, Jiali Duan, Lulu Meng, Ruoxiang Cao, Xiaofeng Liu, Liyu Huang, Jie Li","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8s.14","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the factors influencing the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among primary and secondary school students in China from the perspective of teachers. A total of 56 teachers participated in face-to-face interviews, including both individual interviews and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using the grounded theory approach with three levels of coding. The analysis yielded 39 subcategories, 15 categories, and five main categories: individual, interpersonal, environmental, societal, and policy levels. The six most frequently mentioned categories were teachers' knowledge and attitudes (128 references), school health education (96 references), drivers of sugary beverage consumption (56 references), students' individual awareness (53 references), the school food environment (40 references), and home-school collaboration (39 references). A core theme was identified: the multilevel factors of students' sugary beverage consumption based on teachers' perspectives. We conclude that school based health education interventions and efforts to enhance home-school collaboration are crucial for reducing sugary beverage consumption among primary and secondary school students.","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 8s","pages":"143-155"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144938922","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}

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