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Delayed Sleep Midpoint Across Pregnancy Is Associated with Excessive Gestational Weight Gain. J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Chia-Lun Yang,Jean M Kerver,Kelly Hirko,Galit Levi Dunietz,Louise M O'Brien,Erica C Jansen
Background: Changes in sleep patterns and body weight occur during pregnancy, yet it is unclear whether sleep patterns are related to gestational weight gain (GWG). This study examined the relationship between maternal sleep across pregnancy and excessive GWG. Methods: Participants from the Michigan Archive for Research on Child Health (MARCH) cohort study, who had singleton births and provided information
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Rosalind Franklin Society Proudly Announces the 2022 Award Recipient for Journal of Women's Health. J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Gretchen N Neigh
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Scoping Review of the Use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in the United States. J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Sara Wagner Moyer,Roy Brown,Nancy Jallo,Patricia Anne Kinser
Objective: To evaluate the validity of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) for screening during the perinatal period in the United States and concerns regarding its acceptability and performance. Methods: We conducted a systematic search in OVID MEDLINE, EMBASE (OVID), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and PsycInfo (EBSCO) for articles published from inception
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Childhood Sexual Abuse and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Midlife Women in the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-03 Sheila A. Dugan, Kelly Karavolos, Yanyu Zhang, Elizabeth Avery, Imke Janssen, Mary Farhi, Siobán D. Harlow, Howard M. Kravitz
Objectives: Research has shown a link between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and lower urinary tract and sexual disorders in clinical settings. We examined whether CSA was associated with two specific aspects of high tone, elevated resting tension pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in community-dwelling women.
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Adverse Childbirth and Perinatal Outcomes Among Healthy, Low-Risk Pregnant Women with Abnormal Total Gestational Weight Gain J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-02-03 Sara Ornaghi, Simona Fumagalli, Sofia Galimberti, Alice Margherita Ornago, Valentina Brivio, Laura Lambicchi, Antonella Nespoli, Patrizia Vergani
Purpose: Little is known on the potential effects of abnormal gestational weight gain (GWG) among low-risk, healthy pregnant women with no comorbidities or gestational complications.
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Vaginal Microbiota and Pregnancy Outcomes of Patients with Conization Histories J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 Shin Hashiramoto, Tadatsugu Kinjo, Suguru E. Tanaka, Wataru Arai, Miho Shimada, Kyota Ashikawa, Yoshiyuki Sakuraba, Oki Yuji, Nana Yara, Yoshino Kinjyo, Yukiko Chinen, Yutaka Nagai, Keiko Mekaru, Yoichi Aoki
Background: One of the major risks of preterm birth is a history of conization. However, the risk of infection due to this procedure is still not well known. Using next-generation sequencing, we aimed to reveal the influence of conization on vaginal microbiota in the following pregnancy, and their relationship between spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB).
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Use of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Women Living in Rural and Urban Oregon: Impact of the Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansion J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Mandana Masoumirad, S. Marie Harvey, Linh N. Bui, Jangho Yoon
Objectives: We compared the use of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for Medicaid-enrolled women of reproductive age (WRA) living in Oregon by urban/rural status and examined the effect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion on the use of SRH services for these women.
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Reproductive Safety of Lurasidone and Quetiapine: Update from the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric Medications J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Lee S. Cohen, Taylor R. Church, Marlene P. Freeman, Peter Gaccione, Phoebe S. Caplin, Lauren A. Kobylski, Miranda Arakelian, Ella T. Rossa, David Chitayat, Sonia Hernández-Díaz, Adele C. Viguera
Background: Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), also called atypical antipsychotics, are common therapies for women with a spectrum of psychiatric disorders. No systematically ascertained human reproductive safety data are available for lurasidone, and prospective data for quetiapine are limited, making decisions regarding use of these medications during pregnancy complicated.
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Patients' Perspectives on How to Improve Endometriosis Care: A Large Qualitative Study Within the ComPaRe-Endometriosis e-Cohort J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Solène Gouesbet, Marina Kvaskoff, Carolina Riveros, Élise Diard, Isabelle Pane, Zélia Goussé-Breton, Michelle Valenti, Marie Gabillet, Camille Garoche, Philippe Ravaud, Viet-Thi Tran
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age. Despite its prevalence, diagnosis is often delayed, misdiagnosis is common, and treatment options are poor. This study aimed at capturing ideas to improve endometriosis care from the patients' perspectives.
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A Comparative Analysis of Health-Related Quality of Life 1 Year Following Myomectomy or Uterine Artery Embolization: Findings from the COMPARE-UF Registry J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Raymond M. Anchan, Daniel Wojdyla, Pietro Bortoletto, Kathryn Terry, Emily Disler, Ankrish Milne, Antonio Gargiulo, John Petrozza, Olga Brook, Serene Srouji, Cynthia C. Morton, James Greenberg, Ganesa Wegienka, Elizabeth A. Stewart, Wanda K. Nicholson, Laine Thomas, Sateria Venable, Shannon Laughlin- Tommaso, Michael P. Diamond, G. Larry Maxwell, Erica E. Marsh, Evan R. Myers, Anissa I. Vines, Lauren
Objective: To compare 12-month post-treatment health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) and symptom severity (SS) changes among patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids (SUF) not seeking fertility and undergo a hysterectomy, abdominal myomectomy (AM), or uterine artery embolization (UAE).
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Women Authorship Trends in the Highest-Impact Anesthesiology Journals from 2005 to 2021 J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Audrey A. Keim, Melissa N. Pelkey, Jourdan E. Broadfoot, Tarrah A. Folley, Molly B. Kraus, Jillian A. Maloney, Natalie H. Strand, Lopa Misra
Background: Although women and men have matriculated into medical schools in similar proportions since the 1980s, recent data indicate that anesthesiology is lagging in gender equity, especially in academic leadership roles.1,2 As promotion in academic medicine is strongly influenced by publications, understanding whether a lack of women authorship is contributing to this gender gap is crucial.3,4
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Seeking Health Care for Perimenopausal Symptoms: Observations from The Women Living Better Survey J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Marcie K. Richardson, Nina Coslov, Nancy Fugate Woods
Background: The perimenopausal health care interaction can be challenging both for those seeking care and health care professionals (HCPs). We explore the factors that contribute to making these health care interactions either satisfying or unsatisfying for a midlife person with ovaries who consults an HCP about bothersome symptoms.
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American College of Radiology Paid Family/Medical Leave Policy: A Call to Action for the House of Medicine J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Elizabeth Kagan Arleo, Kristin K. Porter, Kirti Magudia, Meredith Englander, Lori A. Deitte
Background: The American College of Radiology (ACR) passed a historic paid family/medical leave (PFML) resolution at its April 2022 meeting, resolving that “diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology, medical physics, and nuclear medicine practices, departments and training programs strive to provide 12 weeks of paid family/medical leave in a 12-month period for its attending
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Population-Based Linked Longitudinal Surveillance of Pregnant People and Their Infants: A Critical Resource for Emerging, Re-Emerging, and Persistent Threats J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Van T. Tong, Kate R. Woodworth, Erin Blau, Neha Shinde, Amanda Akosa, Suzanne M. Gilboa, Dana Meaney-Delman
Public health emergencies, from Zika to COVID-19, have underscored the importance of addressing the needs of pregnant people and their infants. Recent events have underlined the critical role of mother–infant-linked longitudinal surveillance to characterize and assess the impacts of emerging, re-emerging, and persistent threats, including infectious diseases, on these populations. In partnership with
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Sexual Health Update in Women J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Juliana M. Kling, Mariam Saadedine, Stephanie S. Faubion, Ekta Kapoor
The Clinical Update series is intended to help busy clinicians stay up to date with recently published important and potentially practice-changing articles on topics pertinent to the care of women. In this update on sexual health, we review studies on use of vaginal dilators for vaginal stenosis in gynecologic cancer survivors, sexual dysfunction in transgender people, as well as studies evaluating
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Female Sex Affects Respiratory Function and Exercise Ability in Patients Recovered from COVID-19 Pneumonia J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Lucia Spicuzza, Raffaele Campisi, Stefano Alia, Simone Prestifilippo, Maria Luisa Giuffrida, Lisa Angileri, Nicola Ciancio, Carlo Vancheri
Background: Coronavirus-19 Disease (COVID-19) may cause persistent symptoms and functional respiratory impairment, known as long COVID. Determinants of long COVID are unclear. Although males experience more severe acute illness, the impact of sex on the occurrence of long-term sequelae is unknown. The aim of this study was to establish whether sex affects pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and
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Boosting Dose of Pfizer–BioNtech mRNA Vaccine Against SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Affect Reproductive Outcomes in In-Vitro Fertilization Patients: A Cohort Study J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Chana Adler Lazarovits, Adama Smadja, Maor Kabessa, Hadas Allouche kam, Lea Nevo, Miri Godin, Yaakov Bentov, Ofer Beharier, Efrat Esh Broder, Hananel Holzer, Anat Hershko Klement
Background: Since the introduction of anti-COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, few studies have shown that reproductive outcomes in artificial reproductive technology (ART) treatments are not impaired, after receiving the two-dose regimen. Our aim was to investigate whether a boosting dose of the Pfizer–BioNtech mRNA vaccine affects reproductive outcomes in ART patients.
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2gether: A Clinic-Based Intervention to Increase Dual Protection from Sexually Transmitted Infections and Pregnancy in Young African American Females J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Melissa J. Kottke, Jessica M. Sales, Peggy Goedken, Jennifer L. Brown, Kendra Hatfield-Timajchy, Emilia H. Koumans, James W. Hardin, Joan Marie Kraft, Athena P. Kourtis
Background: To determine whether the 2gether intervention increases use of a dual protection (DP; concurrent prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections [STIs]) strategy and decreases pregnancy and STIs among young African American females, who disproportionately experience these outcomes.
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Gender Differences of Endowed Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments at Top Academic Institutions J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Courtney J. Burns, Colin B. Russell, Kent A. Griffith, Christina Mangurian, Timothy R.B. Johnson, Reshma Jagsi
Background: Gender equity is a critical issue in academic medicine. Whether there is equitable access to the prestige and resources of endowed professorships merits evaluation. We investigated this question in obstetrics and gynecology, a field that focuses on the health of women and in which women are much better represented than other specialties of medicine.
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Behaviors Related to Medication Safety and Use During Pregnancy J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Sara K. Head, Laurén Doamekpor, Erin M. South, Christina Louie, Stanislav Zakharkin, Kaveeta Vasisht, Susan Bersoff-Matcha
Background: Most women take medication during pregnancy despite limited scientific evidence on safety. We investigated medication use, including changes in and reasons for changes in use during pregnancy, with attention to medication use in pregnant women with chronic conditions.
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Sex Differences in the Burden of Hip Fractures on Functional Status in Older Age J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Enron Shehu, Caterina Trevisan, Sara Sambo, Chiara Ceolin, Silvia Pavan, Fabrizio Piazzani, Giuseppe Sergi, Albert March
Background: Hip fractures can dramatically impact the health and self-sufficiency of older people. We investigated the influence of pre-fracture functional status on functional decline and mortality after hip fracture, and possible sex differences in this regard.
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Long-Term Prognostic Impact of Sex in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome: A 17-Year Prospective Cohort Study J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Martín Ruiz-Ortiz, Carlos Sánchez-Fernández, José J. Sánchez-Fernández, Leticia Mateos-de-la-Haba, Lucas Barreiro-Mesa, Cristina Ogayar-Luque, Elías Romo-Peñas, Mónica Delgado-Ortega, Ana Rodríguez-Almodóvar, Fátima Esteban-Martínez, José López-Aguilera, Francisco Carrasco-Ávalos, Juan C. Castillo-Domínguez, Manuel Anguita-Sánchez, Manuel Pan, Dolores Mesa-Rubio
Background: Women and men with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) have different clinical features and management, and studies on mid-term prognosis have reported conflicting results. Our objective was to investigate the impact of the female sex in the prognosis of the disease in the very long term.
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The Effect of Targeted Ultrasound as Primary Imaging Modality on Quality of Life in Women with Focal Breast Complaints: A Comparative Cohort Study J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Carmen C.N. Siebers, Linda Appelman, Marja C.J. van Oirsouw, Peter T.M. Appelman, Shirley Go, Ritse M. Mann
Background: The high diagnostic performance of modern breast ultrasound (US) opens the possibility to shift toward targeted US as initial imaging test in women with breast complaints. This comparative cohort study investigates the effects of starting with US followed by digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), as practiced in the breast ultrasound study (BUST), on women's health-related quality of life
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Perinatal (Re)experiencing of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: An Integrative Review J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Alesha Frederickson, Audrey Kern, Rachel Langevin
This integrative review aimed to synthesize both qualitative and quantitative research on the (re)experiencing of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during the perinatal period for childhood sexual abuse (CSA) survivors. Whittemore and Knafl's framework, which includes problem identification, literature review, data evaluation, data analysis, and results dissemination, was used. A search
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Nocturnal Hot Flashes, but Not Serum Hormone Concentrations, as a Predictor of Insomnia in Menopausal Women: Results from the Midlife Women's Health Study J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Katherine M. Hatcher, Rebecca L. Smith, Catheryne Chiang, Jodi A. Flaws, Megan M. Mahoney
Background: Sleep disruptions are among the most common symptoms experienced during menopause and can be associated with depression, hot flashes, and fluctuating hormones. However, few studies have examined how such risk factors influence sleep in midlife women in a network-based approach that will establish the complex relationship between variables.
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Sex Differences in Treatment and Prognosis of Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Erika Broberg, Clara Hjalmarsson, Mehrnoush Setalani, Rubincho Milenkoski, Björn Andersson
Background: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) accounts for 10%–15% of all stroke cases and is associated with a high risk of death and disability. Prior studies in ischemic stroke have demonstrated a less favorable outcome in women compared with men, but there is a paucity of data regarding differences in outcome by sex in ICH. The aim of the present study was to investigate possible sex differences in
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Postpartum Hospital Readmissions Among Massachusetts Women Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Kimberly S. McKee, Ilhom Akobirshoev, Michael McKee, Frank S. Li, Monika Mitra
Objectives: Deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) women are at a higher risk of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes compared with other women. However, little is known about postpartum outcomes among DHH women. The objective was to compare the risk of postpartum hospitalizations for DHH compared with non-DHH women and the leading indications for postpartum admissions.
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Sexual Orientation-Related Nondiscrimination Laws and Maternal Hypertension Among Black and White U.S. Women J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Bethany G. Everett, Madina Agénor
Background: Black women and sexual minority women are more likely to report adverse maternal health. Little research has investigated maternal health disparities at the intersection of race/ethnicity and sexual orientation or the mechanisms that contribute to these disparities.
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Women Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus with Intended and Unintended Pregnancy: Characteristics and Patient Outcomes J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Emily M. Murphy, Jean M. Keller, Anna M. Powell, Lorraine A. Milio, Jeanne S. Sheffield, Cynthia H. Argani, Alison G. Livingston, Jean R. Anderson
Background: Rates of unintended pregnancy may be higher in women living with human immunodeficiency virus (WLWH) than in the general population, and it is unclear how populations of WLWH with intended and unintended pregnancy differ. We compared baseline characteristics and outcomes between WLWH with intended and unintended pregnancy.
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Aspirin and Risk of Specific Breast Cancer Subtype in Women with Diabetes J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Yi-Sun Yang, Edy Kornelius, Shih-Chan Lo, Yu-Hsun Wang, Chien-Ning Huang
Purpose: Low-dose aspirin was associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer in women with diabetes. However, whether the protective effect of aspirin varies as a function of the hormone receptor status of breast cancer remained an unanswered question. This study aims to explore the association between aspirin use and the risk of specific breast cancer subtypes in women with diabetes.
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Changes in Breastfeeding and Lactation Support Experiences During COVID J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-26 Maria DeYoreo, Kandice Kapinos, Rebecca Lawrence, Gabriela Alvarado, Molly Waymouth, Jill Radtke Demirci, Lori Uscher-Pines
Background: We surveyed parents who gave birth from 2019 to 2021 to examine changes in breastfeeding experiences and professional and lay breastfeeding support services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We also examined racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding support.
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Sensitivity to Change of the SAMANTA Questionnaire, a Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Diagnostic Tool, After 1 Year of Hormonal Treatment J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Josep Perelló-Capo, Joan Rius-Tarruella, Mercedes Andeyro-García, Joaquim Calaf-Alsina
Background: The validated SAMANTA questionnaire allows identification of women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB); that is, with excessive menstrual bleeding that interferes with quality of life (QoL). We assessed its value for monitoring HMB treatment in clinical practice.
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Relationship of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use During Pregnancy with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability Among Offspring J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Mohiuddin Ahsanul Kabir Chowdhury, James W. Hardin, Bryan L. Love, Anwar T. Merchant, Suzanne McDermott
Objective: This study aimed to examine the association of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use by pregnant women during pregnancy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) in their children among Medicaid-insured mother–child dyads.
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Specialty Gender Composition and Prevalence of Physician Harassment J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-21 Xiaochu Hu, Sarah Conrad, Michael Dill
Background: Women physicians remain a minority in most medical specialties and are at higher risk of workplace harassment than men. This research examines the relationship between a medical specialty's gender composition and physicians' workplace harassment experience.
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Recommendations for Improving Women's Bone Health Throughout the Lifespan J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Carolyn McPhee, Irene O. Aninye, Lindsey Horan
Osteoporosis is a common condition in which deteriorating bone tissue results in an increased risk of low trauma fracture. Influenced by the role of estrogen in building and maintaining bone mineral density, women have different patterns of bone accrual and loss compared with men, resulting in a lower peak bone mass and a greater lifetime fracture risk. Moreover, fracture risk increases significantly
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A National Communication Effort Addressing Maternal Mortality in the United States: Implementation of the Hear Her Campaign J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Brittany Behm, Heather Tevendale, Sarah Carrigan, Christina Stone, Kelly Morris, Jackie Rosenthal
More than 700 women die each year in the United States from complications related to pregnancy, and considerable racial and ethnic disparities continue to exist. Recognizing the urgent maternal warning signs of pregnancy-related complications, getting an accurate and timely diagnosis and quality care can save lives. In August 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Reproductive
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women's Health Care Access: A Cross-Sectional Study J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Kea Turner, Naomi C. Brownstein, Junmin Whiting, Mariana Arevalo, Jessica Y. Islam, Susan T. Vadaparampil, Cathy D. Meade, Clement K. Gwede, Monica L. Kasting, Katharine J. Head, Shannon M. Christy
Background: There has been limited study of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected women's health care access. Our study aims to examine the prevalence and correlates of COVID-19-related disruptions to (1) primary care; (2) gynecologic care; and (3) preventive health care among women.
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Recent Intimate Partner Violence and Oral Contraceptive Pill Adherence in a Cohort of Reproductive-Aged Women J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Amy Zheng, Hallie N. Nelson, Jennifer S. McCall-Hosenfeld, Erik B. Lehman, Cynthia H. Chuang
Objective: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an important public health problem that impacts reproductive decision-making. Although previous literature has reported a negative impact on contraceptive adherence overall, this study specifically aims to investigate the association between IPV and oral contraceptive pill (OCP) adherence.
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Gender Representation Among United States Medical Board Leadership J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Jeremy W. Jacobs, Reshma Jagsi, Fatima Cody Stanford, Danielle Sarno, Nancy D. Spector, Julie K. Silver, Garrett S. Booth
Objective: To assess the gender composition of the American Board of Medical Specialties' (ABMS) member boards and evaluate the equitable inclusion of women and a subset of women physicians.
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Association Between Breast Arterial Calcification on Mammography and Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Mohammed Osman, Sean Regner, Khansa Osman, Cimmie Shahan, Babikir Kheiri, Madhavi Kadiyala, George Sokos, Partho P. Sengupta, Michael D. Shapiro, Erin D. Michos, Christopher Bianco
Background: Breast arterial calcification (BAC), which may be detected during screening mammography, is hypothesized to be a noninvasive imaging marker that may enhance cardiovascular risk assessment.
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Preconception Cardiometabolic Markers and Birth Outcomes Among Women in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Catherine J. Vladutiu, Nicole M. Butera, Daniela Sotres-Alvarez, Alison M. Stuebe, Larissa Aviles-Santa, Martha L. Daviglus, Marc D. Gellman, Carmen R. Isasi, Christina Cordero, Gregory A. Talavera, Linda Van Horn, Anna Maria Siega-Riz
Background: Associations between preconception cardiometabolic markers and birth outcomes have been noted, but data are scarce for Hispanics/Latinos. We examined the association between preconception cardiometabolic markers, birthweight and preterm birth among U.S. Hispanic/Latina women.
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Lumbopelvic Pain in Pregnancy in a Diverse Urban Patient Population: Prevalence and Risk Factors J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Farah Hameed, Travis Barton, Cynthia Chiarello
Objective: Pregnancy lumbopelvic pain (PLPP) is a common ailment during pregnancy with physical, psychosocial, and economic consequences. Prior literature has focused on majority Caucasian patient populations; none have focused on Hispanic populations, especially in the United States. The purpose of this study was to determine the proportion of pregnant people who experience PLPP in mostly Hispanic
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Differences by Sex in the Presentation of Multimorbidity: Longitudinal Study in Mexican Adults Living in the Community, 2001–2018 J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Abigail Rojas-Huerta, Liliana Giraldo-Rodríguez, Marcela Agudelo-Botero, Dolores Mino-León
Background: Multimorbidity represents a challenge for public health because as populations age, its prevalence increases. The objectives were to describe by sex the multimorbidity patterns from 2001 to 2018 in a cohort of people ≥50 years and in a subcohort with multimorbidity to describe the trajectories and transitions.
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Opioids and Disability Among Women of Reproductive Age J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Edward J. Booth, Panagiota Kitsantas, Hua Min, Anna Z. Pollack
Background: Despite nearly one in five U.S. women of reproductive age reporting a disability, limited research exists on opioid behaviors in this vulnerable population. This study examined associations between disability and past-year prescription opioid use and misuse, and described types of opioids, sources, and motives for opioid misuse among nonpregnant women of reproductive age. In addition, the
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Age-Related Changes, Influencing Factors, and Crosstalk Between Vaginal and Gut Microbiota: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study of Pre- and Postmenopausal Women J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Remi Yoshikata, Michiko Yamaguchi, Yuri Mase, Ayano Tatsuzuki, Khin Zay Yar Myint, Hiroaki Ohta
Objective: The ideal vaginal environment is maintained by Lactobacillus species, which keep the vagina clean and free of infections, boost fertility and immunity. Age-related decline in estrogen affects Lactobacillus population, leading to dominance of nonoptimal species and increased diversity in vaginal microbiota. In this study, we compared the differences between the vaginal microbiota of pre-
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Preterm Delivery and Increased Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events in Australian Women J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Lan Gao, Steven J. Bowe, Marj Moodie
Background: Women with a history of preterm delivery (PTD) have significantly increased risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. However, the risk of long-term recurrence of CVD in this population remains unknown.
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Defining the Profile of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Women Compared to Men J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Sofia Romero-Peralta, Francisco García-Rio, Pilar Resano Barrio, Jose Luis Izquierdo Alonso, María Esther Viejo-Ayuso, Rosa Mediano San Andrés, Laura Silgado Martínez, Leticia Álvarez Balado, Jorge Castelao Naval, Jesús Fernández Francés, Olga Mediano
Background: The importance of understanding the presentation of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in women has been increasingly recognized. Although there is some insight that there are significant differences in presentation between women and men, the consequences of such differences, particularly for treatment have not yet been fully identified. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the
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The Association Between Acculturation and Diet and Physical Activity Among Pregnant Hispanic Women with Abnormal Glucose Tolerance J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Gianna Wilkie, Katherine Leung, Tiffany A. Moore Simas, Katherine L. Tucker, Lisa Chasan-Taber
Background: Hispanic women are disproportionately affected by gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), yet few studies have assessed the impact of acculturation on health behaviors that may reduce GDM risk.
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Does Physician Gender and Gender Composition of Clinical Teams Affect Guideline Concordance and Patient Outcomes in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest? J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Lauren Becker, Bonnie J. Siry-Bove, Shelby K. Shelton, Kyle McDaniel, Jessica L. Nelson, Sarah M. Perman
Objective: Prior literature has shown improved outcomes in morbidity and mortality for admitted patients cared for by female physicians. One theory is that female physicians adhere closely to guideline recommendations. We sought to determine whether patients who have out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) experience more guideline-concordant postcardiac arrest care and potentially better outcomes based
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Understanding the Needs of Individuals Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Loss: A Retrospective Community-Based Survey J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-13 Sarah Gavrizi, Jordyn Pike, Winifred Mak
Background: Pregnancy loss is the most common complication of pregnancy and understanding the needs of individuals experiencing pregnancy loss will help the medical team provide patient-centered care. Few studies address differences in needs of individuals regarding timing of pregnancy losses and number of losses.
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Reducing Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexually Transmitted Infections Risk in African American Women with At-Risk Male Partners: A Randomized Trial J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-14 Mariam O. Adeyeba, Qiana Montazeri, Traci Bivens-Davis, Katrina M. Schrode, Nina T. Harawa
Introduction: We examined the efficacy of the Females of African American Legacy Empowering Self (FemAALES) intervention in a cohort of 203 publicly insured Black women in Los Angeles.
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The Gender of the Sender: Assessing Gender Biases of Greetings in Patient Portal Messages J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Allison Couture, Jen Birstler
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine if the use of professional titles in patient electronic health record (EHR) messages varied by gender of the physician receiving the message and gender of the patient sending the message.
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Determinants of Hormone Replacement Therapy Knowledge and Current Hormone Replacement Therapy Use J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-12-01 Laurén A. Doamekpor, Sara K. Head, Erin South, Christina Louie, Stanislav Zakharkin, Kaveeta Vasisht, Susan Bersoff-Matcha
Background: The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopausal symptoms has declined since the early 2000s, and little is known about the contemporary determinants of use in the United States. We aim to understand women's knowledge of HRT as a treatment of menopausal symptoms and to assess the factors associated with HRT use.
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Need for Public Health Messaging Related to Bladder Health from Adolescence to Advanced Age J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-28 Kathryn L. Burgio, Shayna D. Cunningham, Diane K. Newman, Lisa Kane Low, Jesse Nodora, Terri H. Lipman, Shelia Gahagan, Heather Klusaritz, Aimee S. James, Leslie Rickey, Kimberly S. Kenton, Jeni Hebert-Beirne, Beverly Rosa Williams
Objective: The purpose of this analysis was to explore adolescent and adult women's interest in public health messaging around bladder health and perceptions of its usefulness.
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Why Gender-Based Bullying Is Normalized in Academic Medicine: Experiences and Perspectives of Women Physician Leaders J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-28 Maya S. Iyer, David P. Way, Doug J. MacDowell, Barbara Overholser, Nancy D. Spector, Reshma Jagsi
Introduction: Bullying has been identified as a problem in the academic medicine. Bullying behaviors persist because organizational cultures have allowed them to become normalized. In academic medicine, women are more likely to be bullied than men. Our purpose was to explain why gender-based bullying persists in academic medicine and identify mitigation strategies.
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Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain Demonstrate Increased Lumbopelvic Muscle Stiffness Compared to Asymptomatic Controls J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-25 Laurel Proulx, Kelli Brizzolara, Mary Thompson, Sharon Wang-Price, Patricia Rodriguez, Shane Koppenhaver
Background: Although lumbopelvic muscle stiffness is commonly clinically assessed in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), it has not been objectively quantified in this population, and its association with other pain-related impairments has not yet been established.
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Treatment Patterns in Patients with Uterine Fibroids With and Without a Diagnosis of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Results from a Large U.S. Claims Database J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-22 Laura McKain, Kaitlyn Edsall, Robert Dufour, Cassandra Lickert
Background: This retrospective database analysis describes clinical characteristics and treatment patterns of U.S. women with a diagnosis for uterine fibroids (UF), both with and without heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB).
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Hospital Characteristics and Other Factors Associated with the Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage in the United States J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-21 Zahra Shahin, Gulzar H. Shah, William A. Mase, Bettye Apenteng
Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States. It occurs when blood loss exceeds 1000mL regardless of the delivery route. Careful assessment of various causes and risk factors of PPH is essential to reduce and prevent further complications, avoid maternal morbidity and mortality, and better manage PPH. This study aimed
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Lifetime Smoking History and Prevalence of Osteoporosis and Low Bone Density in U.S. Adults, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2010 J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-18 Austin R. Thompson, Molly Joyce, Kalera Stratton, Eric S. Orwoll, Hans L. Carlson, Nels L. Carlson, Lynn M. Marshall
Background: Osteoporosis is common among older adults. Women are more likely to have osteoporosis than men. The prevalence varies with race/ethnicity, with the highest prevalence observed among non-Hispanic, Asian women. Prior studies identified a negative association between smoking and bone mineral density (BMD). The association between smoking and osteoporosis has not been investigated according
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Collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program to Increase Receipt of Ovarian Cancer Care from a Gynecologic Oncologist J. Womens Health (IF 3.5) Pub Date : 2022-11-09 Sun Hee Rim, Angela R. Moore, Sherri L. Stewart
Background: Treatment by a gynecologic oncologist is an important part of ovarian cancer care; however, implementation strategies are needed to increase care by these specialists. We partnered with National Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs in Iowa, Michigan, and Rhode Island in a demonstration project to deepen the evidence base for promising strategies that would facilitate care for ovarian cancer