Vitamin D and reproductive disorders: a comprehensive review with a focus on endometriosis
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid hormone that was initially known only for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels and maintaining bone health. However, it was later discovered that many organs express vita... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - May 2, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Pooya Farhangnia, Morvarid Noormohammadi and Ali-Akbar Delbandi Tags: Review Source Type: research
Knowledge and practice of health workers towards maternal and child health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional study
The burden of maternal and child mortality is high in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). While health workers (HWs) with adequate knowledge and practice of maternal and child health (MCH) are crucial ... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - May 2, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Britou Ndela, Adrien N ’siala, Philippe Ngwala, Albert Kalonji, Felix Minuku, Harmonie Bokole, Pascal Kemaina, Jean-Jacques Masumbuku, Ngoma Miezi Kintaudi and Bien-Aimé M. Mandja Tags: Research Source Type: research
Understanding the meaning of the lived experience “maternal role” in women with multiple sclerosis and planning a supportive program: a combined exploratory study protocol
The maternal role is one of the most challenging yet rewarding roles that women experience in their lives. It begins when a woman becomes pregnant, and as the pregnancy progresses, she prepares to fulfill her ... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - May 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Elaheh Mansouri Ghezelhesari, Mohamad Ali Nahayati, Abbas Heydari, Hosein Ebrahimipour and Talat Khadivzadeh Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Contraceptive behavior of women in India after induced abortion
Putting an end to the silent pandemic of unsafe abortion is a major public health concern globally. Adoption of post-abortion contraception is documented as a significant contributor to reduce the number of un... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - May 1, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Labhita Das and Chander Shekhar Tags: Research Source Type: research
Curriculum-based sexual and reproductive health education: revealing its relevance for risky sexual behaviors among secondary school students in Mwanza, Tanzania
Secondary school students are vulnerable to risky sexual behaviors (RSBs) which may lead to adverse health consequences, such as teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV/AIDS... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ng ’wamba Sitta Ngissa, Erica Sanga, Mussa Kelvin Nsanya, Belinda Kweka, Evangelista Malindisa and Rosemarie Mwaipopo Tags: Research Source Type: research
An implementation analysis of a quality improvement project to reduce cesarean section in Brazilian private hospitals
Brazil has one of the highest prevalence of cesarean sections in the world. The private health system is responsible for carrying out most of these surgical procedures. A quality improvement project called Ade... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jacqueline Alves Torres, Tatiana Henriques Leite, Tha ís Cristina Oliveira Fonseca, Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues, Ana Claudia Figueiró, Ana Paula Esteves Pereira, Mariza Miranda Theme-Filha, Bárbara Vasques da Silva Ayres, Oliver Scott, Rita de Tags: Research Source Type: research
Validation and measurement properties of the Male and Female Fertility Knowledge Inventories (MFKI and FFKI) in Iranian couples
One of the most important population challenges during the last three decades has been the significant decrease in the fertility rate worldwide. Since the validity and reliability of the Male and Female Fertil... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 23, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sepideh Mashayekh-Amiri, Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi, Behnam Molaie, Fatemeh Rashidi, Elnaz Hemati, Fatemeh Aliasghari and Mojgan Mirghafourvand Tags: Research Source Type: research
High uptake of menstrual health information, products and analgesics within an integrated sexual reproductive health service for young people in Zimbabwe
This study examined MH services uptake (including information, analgesics, and a choice of MH products - ... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 22, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mandikudza Tembo, Victoria Simms, Helen A. Weiss, Tsitsi Bandason, Nicol Redzo, Leyla Larsson, Ethel Dauya, Tafadzwa Nzanza, Pauline Ishumael, Nancy Gweshe, Rangarirai Nyamwanza, Precious Ndlovu, Sarah Bernays, Chido Dziva Chikwari, Constancia Vimbayi Mav Tags: Research Source Type: research
Investigating the impact of couple counseling based on the CHARMS model on sexual quality of life and marital satisfaction of wives of men suffering from myocardial infarction: a study protocol
Cardiovascular diseases are a common chronic illness in adults, with implications for health and psychological well-being. These implications not only affect the patients themselves but also impact family memb... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 19, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Soheila Rabeipoor, Kamal Khademvatani, Samira Barjasteh and Delniya Ghafuri Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Implementation and evaluation of the centering pregnancy group prenatal care model in pregnant women with diabetes: a convergent parallel mixed methods study protocol
Diabetes during pregnancy has negative effects on both mothers and their fetuses. To improve perinatal outcomes and women ’s experience of care, the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests implementing health ... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 18, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mahsa Maghalian, Fatemeh Abbasalizadeh, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie and Mojgan Mirghafourvand Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Sexual health literacy level and its related factors among married medical sciences college students in an Iranian setting: a web ‑based cross‑sectional study
Sexual health literacy (SHL) leads to the development of personal ability, understanding, evaluation and use of information related to sexual health. The purpose of this study was to assess the sexual health l... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 17, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Samaneh Nematzadeh, Zohreh Shahhosseini, Mahmood Moosazadeh and Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Incorporation, adaptation and rejection of obstetric practices during the implementation of the “Adequate Childbirth Program” in Brazilian private hospitals: a qualitative study
This study aimed to analyze labor and... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 17, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: D ébora Cecília Chaves de Oliveira, Maysa Luduvice Gomes, Andreza Rodrigues, Thamires Soares, Lucia Regina de Azevedo Nicida, Jacqueline Alves Torres and Elyne Montenegro Engstrom Tags: Research Source Type: research
Birthweight trends and their explanatory factors in Hungary between 1999 and 2018: an analysis of the Hungarian Tauffer registry
The increasing birthweight trend stopped and even reversed in several high income countries in the last 20 years, however the reason for these changes is not well characterized. We aimed to describe birthweigh... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 12, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: L ászló Zsirai, Attila Kun, Gergely Á. Visolyi, Márk M. Svébis, Beatrix A. Domján and Ádám Tabák Tags: Research Source Type: research
Sexual and reproductive health among forcibly displaced persons in urban environments in low and middle-income countries: scoping review findings
Most forcibly displaced persons are hosted in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). There is a growing urbanization of forcibly displaced persons, whereby most refugees and nearly half of internally displac... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 12, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Carmen H. Logie, Frannie MacKenzie, Kalonde Malama, Nicole Lorimer, Anoushka Lad, Michelle Zhao, Manjulaa Narasimhan, Sasha Fahme, B ülent Turan, Julia Kagunda, Kelika Konda, Aryssa Hasham and Amaya Perez-Brumer Tags: Review Source Type: research
Geographic and socioeconomic inequalities in the coverage of contraception in Uttar Pradesh, India
Uttar Pradesh (UP) is the most populous state in India, with a historically lower level of family planning coverage than the national average. In recent decades, family planning coverage in UP has significantl... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - April 11, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Shiva S Halli, Mohd Tauheed Alam, Vasanthakumar Namasivayam, Ravi Prakash, Preeti Anand, James Blanchard and Fernando Wehrmeister Tags: Research Source Type: research
