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Israeli students’ perceptions regarding sperm donation: dilemmas reflections with dominant demographic effect Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Itai Gat, Maya Ronen, Sarit Avraham, Michal Youngster, Ariel Hourvitz, Osnat Levtzion-Korach
Sperm donation has undergone significant medical and social transformations in recent decades. This study aimed to explore Israeli students’ perceptions towards sperm donation and investigate the potential influence of demographic characteristics on these perceptions. The study encompassed 254 students from Tel-Aviv University, who completed an anonymous online survey in January–February 2021. This
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Seeking information and services associated with reproductive health among rural Peruvian young adults: exploratory qualitative research from Amazonas, Peru Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Molly F. McGuire, Emma Ortega, Radha Patel, Valerie A. Paz-Soldán, Amy R. Riley-Powell
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) literacy allows young adults to make informed decisions about health outcomes. In Peru, roughly one fifth of the population lives in rural areas, and little is known about where young adults in rural areas get their SRH information. The aim of this study was to identify what motivates and influences young adults to seek information and care related to SRH in three
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Caregivers’ concerns about the sexual and reproductive health of women with intellectual disability in Iran: a qualitative study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Ziba Taghizadeh, Maryam Farmahini Farahani, Malihe Nourollahpour Shiadeh, Kowsar Qaderi
Women with intellectual disability (ID) have many sexual and reproductive problems. This study was conducted to explain the sexual and reproductive health considerations of women with ID from the perspective of their caregivers in a qualitative approach. This study was a qualitative research conducted with a content analysis approach in Iran. The sampling method used was targeted sampling with maximum
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Unraveling reproductive and maternal health challenges of women living with HIV/AIDS in Vietnam: a qualitative study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Lynn T. Nguyen, Le Minh Giang, Diep B. Nguyen, Trang T. Nguyen, Chunqing Lin
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant public health concern worldwide. Women living with HIV/AIDS (WLHA) have the additional and unique need to seek sexual and reproductive health services. WLHA’s maternal health journeys can be shaped by the cultural norms and resources that exist in their society. This study sought to understand if and how WLHA’s family planning, pregnancy, and
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Birth by caesarean section and semen quality in adulthood: a Danish population-based cohort study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Kun Huang, Anne Gaml-Sørensen, Nis Brix, Andreas Ernst, Linn Håkonsen Arendt, Jens Peter Ellekilde Bonde, Karin Sørig Hougaard, Gunnar Toft, Sandra Søgaard Tøttenborg, Cecilia Høst Ramlau-Hansen
The caesarean section (CS) rate has increased worldwide and there is an increasing public and scientific interest in the potential long-term health consequences for the offspring. CS is related to persistent aberrant microbiota colonization in the offspring, which may negatively interfere with sex hormone homeostasis and thus potentially affect the reproductive health. It remains unknown whether adult
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"I don't want my marriage to end": a qualitative investigation of the sociocultural factors influencing contraceptive use among married Rohingya women residing in refugee camps in Bangladesh Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Mansura Islam, Shah Ehsan Habib
The timely provision of comprehensive contraceptive services to Rohingya women is impeded due to a lack of clarity and understanding of their traditional beliefs and cultural frameworks. Recognizing this challenge, our paper aims to explore the socio-cultural factors influencing the utilization of contraceptives among married Rohingya women living in the refugee camps of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. A
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The impact of gestational weeks of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection on perinatal outcomes Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Jiao Yi, Lei Chen, Xianglian Meng, Yi Chen
To evaluate the relationship between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection at different time points during pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. This retrospective study included 611 women who hospitalized for delivery between December 7 and April 30, 2023. Based on the different pregnancy weeks infected with COVID-19, the participants were divided into four groups: Group 1 (14–27+6 weeks gestation)
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An integrated theory based-educational intervention to change intention to have a child: study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Maryam Moridi, Maryam Damghanian, Sedigheh Keshaverz
In high- and low-income countries, declining birth rates have become a global concern. Couples do not have enough information about the complications of delaying and reducing childbearing and this leads them to make inappropriate decisions. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate whether an educational program based on integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Trans-Theoretical Model
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A comprehensive interventional program to improve the sexual function of women with endometriosis: a mixed-methods protocol study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Maryam Heidari Sarvestani, Mahnaz Noroozi, Maryam Hashemi, Firoozeh Mostafavi
Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting 6–10% of women worldwide. Sexual dysfunction has been reported in a significant percentage of these patients. Thus, the present study will be conducted to design, implement, and determine the effectiveness of an interventional program to improve the sexual function of women with endometriosis. This mixed-methods study will be carried out in three phases
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Ranking the dietary interventions by their effectiveness in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Anna Evelin Juhász, Márton Péter Stubnya, Brigitta Teutsch, Noémi Gede, Péter Hegyi, Péter Nyirády, Ferenc Bánhidy, Nándor Ács, Réka Juhász
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women, characterised by reproductive and metabolic dysfunction. While dietary approaches have been evaluated as a first-line treatment for patients with PCOS, there is limited evidence to support preference for a specific dietary composition. This systematic review and network meta-analysis was performed with the objective of comparing different
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To what extent did implementing a community-embedded intervention align with the goals and roles of stakeholders in adolescent sexual and reproductive health? Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Chinazom N. Ekwueme, Chinyere Okeke, Irene Ifeyinwa Eze, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Obinna Onwujekwe
Adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs are largely unmet due to poor access to SRH information and services. A multicomponent community-embedded intervention, comprising advocacy to policymakers and community leaders, training of health workers on the provision of youth-friendly SRH services, and establishment of school health clubs, was implemented in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, to improve
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The psychosocial impact of male infertility on men undergoing ICSI treatment: a qualitative study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Carmen E. J. de Vries, Esther M. Veerman-Verweij, Agnes van den Hoogen, Janneke M. de Man-van Ginkel, Henriëtta D. L. Ockhuijsen
Male infertility is in 20–70% of cases the cause of a couple’s infertility. Severe forms of male infertility are best treated with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). The psychosocial impact of infertility and ICSI on men is unclear because the focus is socially, clinically, and scientifically on women. However, there is evidence that it can affect the psychological well-being of men, but these
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Influence of menstrual pain and symptoms on activities of daily living and work absenteeism: a cross-sectional study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Fatima Leon-Larios, Isabel Silva-Reus, María José Puente Martínez, Abel Renuncio Roba, Eva Ibeas Martínez, Isabel Lahoz Pascual, Maria Cassia Naranjo Ratia, José Cruz Quílez Conde
To examine the prevalence of menstrual pain among women of reproductive age and its impact on their daily lives and professional responsibilities. A cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in July and August 2022. Phone interviews were carried out using a random system to select women aged between 15 and 49 years old. The questionnaire included sociodemographic variables, contraception
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Development, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of an intervention program to improve the sexual competence of young adult women about to get married: a protocol study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Zahra Sadat Mousavi, Mojgan Janighorban, Mahnaz Noroozi
Having competence in initiating sexual interactions is one of the challenges of sexual health in any society. Given that the social, cultural, and religious background of some societies can prevent the acquisition of sexual competence in young women, this study will be done to design, implement, and determine the effectiveness of an intervention program to improve the sexual competence of young women
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Documentation of prenatal contraceptive counseling and fulfillment of permanent contraception: a retrospective cohort study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Ambika V. Viswanathan, Kristen A. Berg, Brooke W. Bullington, Emily S. Miller, Margaret Boozer, Tania Serna, Jennifer L. Bailit, Kavita Shah Arora
Barriers exist for the provision of surgery for permanent contraception in the postpartum period. Prenatal counseling has been associated with increased rates of fulfillment of desired postpartum contraception in general, although it is unclear if there is impact on permanent contraception specifically. Thus, we aimed to investigate the association between initial timing for prenatal documentation
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Acceptability of IV iron treatment for iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy in Nigeria: a qualitative study with pregnant women, domestic decision-makers, and health care providers Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Opeyemi R. Akinajo, Ochuwa A. Babah, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Lenka Beňová, Nadia A. Sam-Agudu, Mobolanle R. Balogun, Victoria O. Adaramoye, Hadiza S. Galadanci, Rachel A. Quao, Bosede Bukola Afolabi, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt
Anaemia in pregnancy causes a significant burden of maternal morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, with prevalence ranging from 25 to 45% in Nigeria. The main treatment, daily oral iron, is associated with suboptimal adherence and effectiveness. Among pregnant women with iron deficiency, which is a leading cause of anaemia (IDA), intravenous (IV) iron is an alternative treatment in moderate
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“They call me the ‘Great Queen’”: implementing the Malkia Klabu program to improve access to HIV self-testing and contraception for adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Rachel Willard-Grace, F. Abigail Cabrera, Camilla Bykhovsky, Kayla Douglas, Lauren A. Hunter, Agatha Mnyippembe, Kassim Hassan Mgunya, Sandra I. McCoy, Jenny X. Liu
Adolescent girls and young woman (AGYW) comprise a significant proportion of new HIV infections and unintended pregnancies in sub-Saharan Africa yet face many barriers to accessing family planning and reproductive health (FPRH) information and services. Developed via human-centered design, the Malkia Klabu (“Queen Club”) program aimed to facilitate access to HIV self-testing (HIVST) and FPRH information
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Reproductive autonomy and the experience of later-than-desired pregnancy: results from a cross-sectional survey of reproductive-aged women in Uganda Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Suzanne O. Bell, Fredrick Makumbi, Isabella Sarria, Simon P. S. Kibira, Linnea A. Zimmerman
The focus of reproductive autonomy research has historically been on the experience of unintended pregnancy and use of contraceptive methods. However, this has led to the neglect of a different group of women who suffer from constraints on their reproductive autonomy—women who experience pregnancies later than they desire or who are unable to become pregnant. This study examines the extent of later-than-desired
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Explaining the experience of breastfeeding in women with gestational diabetes and designing and implementing an educational program based on planned behavior theory: a combined exploratory study protocol Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Soltan Asghari, Sanaz Mollazadeh, Nahid Jahani shoorab, Smira Shahbazzadegan, Talat Khadivzadeh
Gestational diabetes is a type of carbohydrate intolerance that is diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. Researches have shown that gestational diabetes is associated with many negative prenatal and birth outcomes. Because of the complications such as infant death, several diabetics’ mothers plan to stop breastfeeding. Research findings indicate a decrease in breastfeeding in mothers with
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A loss-of-function variant in ZCWPW1 causes human male infertility with sperm head defect and high DNA fragmentation Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Yuelin Song, Juncen Guo, Yanling Zhou, Xingjian Wei, Jianlan Li, Guohui Zhang, Hongjing Wang
Male infertility is a global health issue. The more causative genes related to human male infertility should be further explored. The essential role of Zcwpw1 in male mouse fertility has been established and the role of ZCWPW1 in human reproduction needs further investigation to verify. An infertile man with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia phenotype and his parents were recruited from West China Second
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Menarche and reproductive health in Spanish Roma women from a reproductive justice perspective: a qualitative study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 María Félix Rodríguez-Camacho, María José Sanchís-Ramón, Gaby Ortiz-Barreda, Daniel La Parra-Casado, Diana Gil-González
This study aimed to explore the perceptions of Roma women about their experience of menarche and reproductive health considering the principles of reproductive justice. Qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with Roma women ages 18 through 67 in different neighborhoods in the southeast of Spain. Using a thematic analysis, we analyzed experiences related to menarche and menstruation and
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Women's voices and meanings of empowerment for reproductive decisions: a qualitative study in Mozambique Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Sofia Castro Lopes, Deborah Constant, Sílvia Fraga, Jane Harries
Women in Mozambique are often disempowered when it comes to making decisions concerning their lives, including their bodies and reproductive options. This study aimed to explore the views of women in Mozambique about key elements of empowerment for reproductive decisions and the meanings they attach to these elements. Qualitative in-depth interviews were undertaken with 64 women of reproductive age
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Weight development from childhood to motherhood—embodied experiences in women with pre-pregnancy obesity: a qualitative study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Heidi L. Sandsæter, Trine Tetlie Eik-Nes, Linn Okkenhaug Getz, Hege S. Haugdahl, Elisabeth Balstad Magnussen, Janet W. Rich-Edwards, Julie Horn
Pre-pregnancy obesity increases the risk of perinatal complications. Post-pregnancy is a time of preparation for the next pregnancy and lifestyle advice in antenatal care and postpartum follow-up is therefore recommended. However, behavioral changes are difficult to achieve, and a better understanding of pregnant women’s perspectives and experiences of pre-pregnancy weight development is crucial. We
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Exploring women’s interpretations of survey questions on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes: cognitive interviews in Iganga Mayuge, Uganda Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Doris Kwesiga, Mats Malqvist, Christopher Garimoi Orach, Leif Eriksson, Hannah Blencowe, Peter Waiswa
In 2021, Uganda’s neonatal mortality rate was approximately 19 deaths per 1000 live births, with an estimated stillbirth rate of 15.1 per 1000 total births. Data are critical for indicating areas where deaths occur and why, hence driving improvements. Many countries rely on surveys like Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), which face challenges with respondents’ misinterpretation of questions. However
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What is the impact of endometriosis and the AFS stage on cumulative pregnancy rates in IVF programs? Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Karine Morcel, Philippe Merviel, Sarah Bouée, Mathilde Le Guillou, Marine Carlier, Pandora James, Hortense Drapier, Damien Beauvillard
Endometriosis is commonly observed in infertile women and can be staged with regard to severity [e.g. according to the American Fertility Society (AFS) classification]. This condition can cause infertility through impaired oocyte quality, fertilization disorders, tubal lesions, adhesions, deep infiltration, and adenomyosis. Although women with endometriosis often turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF)
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Efficacy and safety of a novel pain management device, AT-04, for endometriosis-related pain: study protocol for a phase III randomized controlled trial Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Hiroshi Ishikawa, Osamu Yoshino, Fuminori Taniguchi, Tasuku Harada, Mikio Momoeda, Yutaka Osuga, Tamiki Hikake, Youko Hattori, Michiko Hanawa, Yosuke Inaba, Hideki Hanaoka, Kaori Koga
Endometriosis-related pain encompassing dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain, reduces the quality of life in premenopausal women. Although treatment options for endometriosis alleviate this pain, approximately one-third of women still experience pain even after receiving treatment, indicating the need for novel approaches to pain relief in those women. The Angel Touch device (AT-04) is
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Non-pharmacological labor pain relive methods: utilization and associated factors among midwives and maternity nurses in Najran, Saudi Arabia Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Wafaa T. Elgzar, Majed S. Alshahrani, Heba A. Ibrahim
Traditionally, pharmacological pain relief methods have been the most acceptable option for controlling labor pain, accompanied by numerous adverse consequences. Non-pharmacological labor pain relive methods can reduce labor pain while maintaining an effective and satisfying delivery experience and delaying the use of pharmacological methods. This study explores the utilization of non-pharmacological
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Attitude towards assisted reproductive technology: acceptance of donors eggs, sperms, and embryos as treatment of human infertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Dereje Bayissa Demissei, Tolesa Diriba Biratu, Eriste Nigussa Gamshe, Ababe Tamirat Deressa
Assisted Reproductive Technology utilizes human sperm, eggs, or embryos in vitro to produce pregnancy. However, there is no evidence of the acceptance of these technologies by the community. This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of positive attitudes toward the acceptance of donor eggs, embryos, and sperm. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (number: CRD42022348036). The Condition
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Designing, validation and evaluation of the expert system of “Healthy Menopause” and assessing its effect on the management of menopause symptoms: an exploratory mixed method study protocol Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Nahid Marvi, Sanaz Mollazadeh, Fatemeh Erfanian Arghavanian, Alireza Atashi, Talat Khadivzadeh
Menopause is a period of women’s life that has the especial physical, psychological and social challenges. So provision of an effective, practical and affordable way for meeting women’s related needs is important. In addition, women should be able to incorporate such programs into their daily work. Considering the dearth of suitable services in this regard, this study will be conducted with the aim
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Maternal and fetal/neonatal outcomes in pregnancy, delivery and postpartum following bariatric surgery and comparison with pregnant women with obesity: a study protocol for a prospective cohort Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Maryam Navaee, Maryam Kashanian, Ali Kabir, Negar Zamaninour, Maryam Chamari, Abdolreza Pazouki
Being obese can lead to various complications during pregnancy, such as Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), Pre-Eclampsia (PE), and Large Gestational Age (LGA). Although bariatric surgery is an effective way to treat obesity, it can also result in complications and may be linked to having small for gestational age (SGA) babies. This cohort study protocol aims
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Barriers and delays in access to abortion care: a cross-sectional study of people traveling to obtain care in England and the Netherlands from European countries where abortion is legal on broad grounds Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Alexandra Wollum, Silvia De Zordo, Giulia Zanini, Joanna Mishtal, Camille Garnsey, Caitlin Gerdts
This study characterized the extent to which (1) financial barriers and (2) abortion care-seeking within a person’s country of residence were associated with delays in abortion access among those travelling to England and the Netherlands for abortion care from European countries where abortion is legal on broad grounds in the first trimester but where access past the first trimester is limited to specific
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The effectiveness of an m-Health intervention on the sexual and reproductive health of in-school adolescents: a cluster randomized controlled trial in Nigeria Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Oluwatosin Wuraola Akande, Moise Muzigaba, Ehimario Uche Igumbor, Kelly Elimian, Oladimeji Akeem Bolarinwa, Omotosho Ibraheem Musa, Tanimola Makanjuola Akande
The implementation of the country-wide comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) curriculum among in-school adolescents remains abysmally low and mHealth-based interventions are promising. We assessed the effect of a mHealth-based CSE on the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge, attitude and behaviour of in-school adolescents in Ilorin, northcentral Nigeria. Using schools as clusters, 1280
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A qualitative assessment of the impact of a community-embedded intervention on beneficiaries' attitudes and beliefs about adolescent sexual reproductive health in Ebonyi State, Southeast, Nigeria Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Chibuike Innocent Agu, Ifunanya Clara Agu, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Nkoli Ezumah, Obinna Onwujekwe
Adolescents and their communities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria have poor attitudes and beliefs towards adolescent sexual and reproductive health (SRH). This paper reports on the effects of a community-embedded intervention that focused on creating positive changes in the attitudes and beliefs of adolescents and community members to enhance adolescents’ access to SRH information and services. This study
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The effects of reproductive variables on child mortality in Ethiopia: evidence from demographic and health surveys from 2000 to 2016 Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Hailu Refera Debere, Visseho Adjiwanou
Child mortality is a crucial indicator reflecting a country's health and socioeconomic status. Despite significant global improvements in reducing early childhood deaths, Southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa still bear the highest burden of newborn mortality. Ethiopia is one of five countries that account for half of new-born deaths worldwide. This study examined the relationship between specific reproductive
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Determinants of preventive sexual behaviours among first year university students in Beira city, central Mozambique: a cross-sectional study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Arlinda Basílio Zango, Sarah E. Stutterheim, Nanne de Vries, Rik Crutzen
Understanding determinants of preventive sexual behaviours is important for intervention efforts to support these behaviours and, thereby, reduce STIs and HIV burden. In general, there is limited insight into determinants of preventive behaviours among university students in Mozambique. Therefore, this study set out to assess both the prevalence and the determinants of condom use and voluntary counselling
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Identifying opportunities for prevention of adverse outcomes following female genital fistula repair: protocol for a mixed-methods study in Uganda Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Alison M. El Ayadi, Susan Obore, Fred Kirya, Suellen Miller, Abner Korn, Hadija Nalubwama, John Neuhaus, Monica Getahun, Patrick Eyul, Robert Twine, Erin V. W. Andrew, Justus K. Barageine
Female genital fistula is a traumatic debilitating injury, frequently caused by prolonged obstructed labor, affecting between 500,000-2 million women in lower-resource settings. Vesicovaginal fistula causes urinary incontinence, and other morbidity may occur during fistula development. Women with fistula are stigmatized, limit social and economic engagement, and experience psychiatric morbidity. Improved
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Perspectives on menstrual policymaking and community-based actions in Catalonia (Spain): a qualitative study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Andrea García-Egea, Anna Sofie Holst, Constanza Jacques-Aviñó, Cristina Martínez-Bueno, Anna Berenguera, María Mercedes Vicente-Hernández, Carme Valls-Llobet, Diana Pinzón-Sanabria, Georgina Pujolar-Díaz, Laura Medina-Perucha
Menstrual research and policymaking have become imperative worldwide. It is necessary that these are informed by women and people who menstruate (PWM) alongside expert professionals and activists. The main aim of this study was to identify and propose policies and community-based actions to address menstrual inequity and promote menstrual health in Catalonia (Spain). This study consisted of two qualitative
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Development and validation of a prediction model on spontaneous preterm birth in twin pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Xiaofeng Yang, Qimei Zhong, Li Li, Ya Chen, Chunyan Tang, Ting Liu, Shujuan Luo, Jing Xiong, Lan Wang
This study was conducted to develop and validate an individualized prediction model for spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) in twin pregnancies. This a retrospective cohort study included 3845 patients who gave birth at the Chongqing Maternal and Child Health Hospital from January 2017 to December 2022. Both univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to find factors associated
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How can civil society organizations contribute to the scale-up of comprehensive sexuality education? Presentation of a scaling framework illustrated with examples from Indonesia Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Ardan Kockelkoren, Amala Rahmah, Muhammad Rey Dwi Pangestu, Ely Sawitri, Elisabet Setya Asih Widyastuti, Ni Luh Eka Purni Astiti, Kristien Michielsen, Miranda Van Reeuwijk
Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) can substantially contribute to the health and well-being of young people. Yet, most CSE interventions remain limited to the small piloting or research phase and scale-up is often an afterthought at the end of a project. Because of the specificities of CSE, including it being a controversial topic in many contexts and a topic on the fringe between health, education
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Effects of hormonal contraceptives on lipid profile among women attending family planning unit in Goba Town Public Health Facilities, Bale, Southeast Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Awel Turki, Almaz Ayalew, Andualem Mossie, Shimelis Mitiku
Hormonal contraceptives are a widely used contraceptive method for the prevention of pregnancy in women. It is associated with change in lipid profile which results in congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, angina, deep vein thrombosis and stroke which are the major cause of premature death. We aim to investigate the effects of hormonal contraceptive use on lipid profile among women attending
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Assisted reproductive technology induces different secondary sex ratio: parental and embryonic impacts Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Jiansen Zhao, Haoran Shen, Qijiong Zhu, Jiong Liu, Jianhua Han, Ruiting Yi, Junxing Li, Yanshan Lin, Tao Liu, Xinqi Zhong
Assisted reproduction technology (ART) has advanced significantly, raising concerns regarding its impact on the secondary sex ratio (SSR), which is the sex ratio at birth in offspring. This study aimed to explore factors affecting SSR in singletons, singletons from twin gestation, and twins from twin gestation within the context of ART. A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 8335 births
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Access to infertility care in Brazil: validation of a questionnaire for a bioethical discussion Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Drauzio Oppenheimer, Christiane Peres Caldas, Francisca Rego, Rui Nunes
The World Health Organization characterizes infertility as a disease since 2009; however, in many countries, reproductive health is not prioritized. Characterizing a target population and knowing the barriers to accessing reproductive care may allow for a broadening of the discussion on how to provide equal opportunities. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a questionnaire that
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Effectiveness of a breastfeeding promotion intervention model based on Society ecosystems Theory for maternal women: a study protocol of randomized controlled trial Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Yan-Qiong Ouyang, Jie Zhou, Jin-Yi Guo, Shi-Yun Wang, Xin Wang, Yi-Bei Zhou-Chen, Sharon R. Redding, Hui-Jun Chen
Breastfeeding is recognized internationally as the most scientific and effective way to feed infants and young children. According to the World Health Organization in 2022, the exclusive breastfeeding rate within 6 months is 34.1% in China, which is still far from the goal of “more than 60% exclusive breastfeeding rate of infants within 6 months” by 2030 required by China’s State Council. It is necessary
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“I wasn’t sure it would work. I was just trying”: an ethnographic study on the choice of abortion methods among young women in Kilifi County, Kenya, and Atlantique Department, Benin Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Gladys Akinyi Omondi, Jonna Both, Ramatou Ouedraogo, Grace Kimemia, Kenneth Juma
Despite the increased availability of safe abortion methods in sub-Saharan Africa, women and girls continue to use unsafe abortion methods and procedures to terminate their unwanted pregnancies, resulting in severe complications, lifelong disabilities, and death. Barriers to safe abortion methods include restrictive laws, low awareness of safe abortion methods, poverty, and sociocultural and health
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Using digital platforms to promote a healthcare provider community of practice for abortion care in Uganda Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Dan Kabonge Kaye, Simon Peter Kayondo, Stella Lovina Nabatanzi, Susan Nassuuna, Othiniel Musana, Imelda Namagembe, John Paul Nsanja, Othman Kakaire, Peter Ssebadduka, Cissy Ssekimpi
A community of practice (CoP) is defined as a group of people who share a concern, set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise by interacting on an ongoing basis. The paper presents a case study on the design, implementation and management of a CoP. The objective is to share experiences, opportunities, challenges and lessons learnt in using digital platforms
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Magnitude and factors associated with sexual re-victimization among adolescent girls and young women in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective multicenter study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Fifiya Biluala, Harry César Kayembe, Doudou Batumbo, Germain Kapour, Félicitée Mumbanza, Eric Bokabo, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Berthe Zinga
Adolescent girls and young women are more exposed to sexual violence. A significant proportion of victims of sexual abuse are victims of sexual re-victimization. However, information on the burden of sexual re-victimization among AGYW in contexts other than conflict-affected areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is limited. The aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of sexual re-victimization
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Giving birth on the way to the clinic: undocumented migrant women’s perceptions and experiences of maternal healthcare accessibility along the Thailand–Myanmar border Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Naomi Tschirhart, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Ahmar Hashmi, Sophia Hla, Suphak Nosten, Rose McGready, Trygve Ottersen
Millions of women give birth annually without the support of a trained birth attendant. Generally and globally, countries provide maternal health services for their citizens but there is a coverage gap for undocumented migrant women who often can’t access the same care due to their legal status. The objective of this investigation is to explore undocumented migrants’ experiences and perceptions of
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A comprehensive interventional program based on the needs and concerns related to female genital cosmetic surgeries: protocol for a multistage mixed methods study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Zahra Ghorbani, Zahra Behboodi Moghadam, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Faezeh Vahidnia, Elham Ebrahimi
Dissatisfaction with one's body and the subsequent rise in the cosmetic surgery trend pose significant public health concerns today. One unusual cosmetic surgical procedure involves enhancing the genital area. Numerous healthy women and girls have recently sought Genital Cosmetic Surgery (GCS) for beauty or improved sexual performance. There is a concern that this phenomenon may be linked to developing
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Family planning integration in Ethiopia’s primary health care system: a qualitative study on opportunities, challenges and best practices Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Addisalem Titiyos, Yohannes Mehretie, Yibeltal Kiflie Alemayehu, Yohannes Ejigu, Kiddus Yitbarek, Zelalem Abraham, Kathryn A. O’Connell, Jemal Kassaw
Family planning (FP) service integration into primary health care (PHC) is an effective approach to realize reproductive autonomy, increase the use of contraceptives, and improve maternal and child health outcomes. The Ethiopian government promotes integration of FP services into primary health care (PHC). However, there is paucity of evidence on the status of FP service integration. The aim of this
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Determinants for hesitancy in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among school girls in Jimma Town, Ethiopia. A mixed approach: quantitative and qualitative Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Meron Dera, Abigiya Wondimagegnehu, Zeytu G. Asfaw
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination helps the body fight off certain types of the virus. Despite being one of the top 10 health hazards in the world, vaccination hesitancy has received little attention in Ethiopia. In Jimma Town, Ethiopia, the current study aims to identify the variables that affect HPV vaccine resistance and evaluate HPV uptake resistance and related variables among female
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Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs for forcibly displaced adolescent girls and young women (10–24 years old) in humanitarian settings: a mixed-methods systematic review Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Rachel E. Soeiro, José Paulo de Siqueira Guida, Juliana da-Costa-Santos, Maria Laura Costa
Globally, there are 42 million women and girls estimated to be forcibly displaced. Adolescent girls and young women in humanitarian settings have their sexual and reproductive health (SRH) neglected. This systematic review aimed to describe SRH obstacles that adolescent girls and young women (10–24 years old) face in humanitarian settings in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. We conducted
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Association of diet and lifestyle factors with semen quality in male partners of Chinese couples preparing for pregnancy Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Hanran Mai, Junyi Ke, Zilin Zheng, Jieyi Luo, Miaomiao Li, Yanxia Qu, Fan Jiang, Simian Cai, Liandong Zuo
Semen quality significantly influences conception, and its preservation is crucial for couples seeking pregnancy. We investigated dietary and lifestyle risk factors impacting semen quality. A total of 466 males from the Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center’s pre-pregnancy consultation clinic were recruited between January 2021 and March 2023 for inclusion. Semen analysis was performed, and
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents in Alberta, Canada Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Salima Meherali, Amyna Ismail Rehmani, Mariam Ahmad, Bisi Adewale, Samar Kauser, Simone Lebeuf, James Benoit, Shannon D. Scott
The COVID-19 pandemic led to major service disruptions in the healthcare sector, especially regarding sexual and reproductive health services. However, the impact of the pandemic on Canadian adolescents is relatively unknown. This study aimed to investigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health measures on the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescents in Alberta
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The impact of local supply of popular contraceptives on women’s use of family planning: findings from performance-monitoring-for-action in seven sub-Saharan African countries Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Devon Kristiansen, Elizabeth Heger Boyle, Joseph Svec
Contraceptive use has substantial implications for women’s reproductive health, motivating research on the most effective approaches to minimize inequalities in access. When women prefer to limit or delay fertility but are not using contraception, this potentially reflects demand for contraception that is not being satisfied. Current literature emphasizes a nuanced integration of supply and demand
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Prevalence and determinants of condom use among the youth in Malawi: evidence from the 2015/16 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Scholastica Eunice Jimu, Lorretta F. C. Ntoimo, Friday E. Okonofua
Unprotected sexual intercourse among the youth is common in Malawi. This has led to high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and unplanned pregnancies. The study investigated the prevalence and the determinants of male and female condom use for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies among the youth in Malawi. The
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Evaluation of a community-based intervention package to improve knowledge of obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness, and institutional delivery care utilization in Arba Minch Zuria District, Ethiopia: a cluster-randomized trial Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Mekdes Kondale Gurara, Veerle Draulans, Yves Jacquemyn, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden
Maternal healthcare utilization, particularly the institutional delivery, is disproportionately low in rural Ethiopia. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated package of community-based interventions on the improved knowledge of obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness, and institutional delivery services utilization in rural areas of Gamo zone, southern Ethiopia. We conducted
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Is intimate partner violence and obstetrics characteristics of pregnant women associated with preterm birth in Ethiopia? Umbrella review on preterm birth Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Addis Eyeberu, Addisu Alemu, Adera Debella, Ibsa Mussa
Preterm birth is a significant contributor to newborns morbidity and mortality. Despite the availability of highly effective and powerful interventions, the burden of preterm birth has not decreased. Given the relevance of the topic to clinical decision-making, strong conclusive and supporting evidence emanating from the umbrella review is required. To this end, this umbrella review study sought to
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Understanding integrated HPV testing and treatment of pre-cancerous cervical cancer in Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Guatemala and Philippines: study protocol Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Mark Kabue, Cindy L. Gauvreau, Nemdia Daceney, Margaret Mary Bertram, Tracey Shissler, Veronica Reis, Mathurin Dodo, Ana Garces, Cecilia Llave, Blami Dao, Diwakar Mohan, Lisa Huang
Many low- and-middle-income countries are disproportionately burdened by cervical cancer, resulting in high morbidity and mortality. HPV-DNA testing coupled with treatment with thermal ablation is a recommended screening and precancer treatment strategy, but not enough is known about how this can be effectively implemented in the context of integrated services. The (Scale Up Cervical Cancer Elimination
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Effectiveness of conditional cash transfers, subsidized child care and life skills training on adolescent mothers’ schooling, sexual and reproductive health, and mental health outcomes in Burkina Faso and Malawi: the PROMOTE Project pilot randomized controlled trial protocol Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Caroline W. Kabiru, Alister Munthali, Nathalie Sawadogo, Anthony Idowu Ajayi, Catherine Asego, Patrick G. Ilboudo, Anne M. Khisa, Grace Kimemia, Beatrice Maina, Jane Mangwana, Michelle Mbuthia, Ramatou Ouedraogo, Chrissie Thakwalakwa, David Wanambwa, Alexandra Tapsoba, Witness Olex Tapani Alfonso
Girls’ and women’s health as well as social and economic wellbeing are often negatively impacted by early childbearing. In many parts of Africa, adolescent girls who get pregnant often drop out of school, resulting in widening gender inequalities in schooling and economic participation. Few interventions have focused on education and economic empowerment of adolescent mothers in the region. We aim
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Decision regret among couples experiencing infertility: a mixed methods longitudinal cohort study Reprod. Health (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Rachel Cusatis, Colin Johnson, Katherine D. Schoyer, Shirng-Wern Tsaih, Joanna Balza, Jay Sandlow, Kathryn E. Flynn
Decisions for how to resolve infertility are complex and may lead to regret. We examined whether couples and individuals who sought a consultation from a reproductive specialist for infertility later expressed decisional regret about their family-building choices and whether regret was associated with parental role, family-building paths, or outcomes. This longitudinal mixed methods study included