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Contributing to global literature on theory, practice, and methods Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Eleanor Krassen Covan
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 45, No. 4, 2024)
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Caring for others without neglecting oneself? Grandparent caregivers, gender, and perceived health-related quality of life Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 María García-Jiménez, Dolores Torres-Enamorado, Elena Sánchez-Sánchez, Carmen García-Gil, Rosa Casado-Mejía
In this study, we explored the impact of caregiving on quality of life and health perceptions and outlined the profile of grandparent caregivers in Andalusia (Spain) in terms of a range of sociodem...
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Simultaneity of health-related behaviors and food insecurity among pregnant women Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Renata Cordeiro Fernandes, Doroteia Aparecida Höfelmann
The researchers aimed through this cross-sectional study to explore the co-occurrence of health-related behaviors and their association with food insecurity in pregnant women. The investigated beha...
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Factors associated with married women’s attitude toward intimate partner violence: A study on 20 low-and middle-income countries Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Lakma Gunarathne, Pragalathan Apputhurai, Maja Nedeljkovic, Jahar Bhowmik
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a global problem and has been reported to be significantly higher for women in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The researchers analyzed Demographic and H...
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Shining a light on a dark path Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Elizabeth Fugate-Whitlock
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 45, No. 3, 2024)
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Literature contributions concerning women diagnosed with cancer Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Covan Eleanor Krassen
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 45, No. 3, 2024)
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Combined mind-body intervention for premenstrual dysphoric disorder: A randomized controlled trial Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Hatice Abaoğlu, Huri Şeyma Çiftçi, Gamze Ekici
In this study, we aimed to examine the effectiveness of relaxation training in women with PMDD through a randomized controlled design. Sixty-three women were recruited and randomized to relaxation ...
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Emergency obstetric and newborn care signal functions: The situation in health facilities in Nepal between 2015 and 2021 Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Sabita Tuladhar, Eva Rehfuess, Maria Delius, Matthias Siebeck, Deepak Paudel, Cornelia Oberhauser
Expanding access to facility-based delivery services and improving the functionality of emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC) are important strategies toward achieving a maternal mortality ...
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The effect of long-term, regular yoga on the pain and quality of life in women with premenstrual syndrome: A randomized controlled, single-blinded trial Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Duygu Korkem Yorulmaz, Gizem Leyla Ertarakcı, Tezel Yıldırım Sahan, Duygu Turker
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been known to have emotional, physical, and behavioral effects in reproductive age. To evaluate the effects of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) on pain and quality of lif...
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Exploring Nurse perceptions of structural empowerment in midwifery practice in Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Areej Ghalib Al-Otaibi, Seham Mansour Alyousef, Sami Abdulrahman Alhamidi, Danah Nasser Almoammar, Naif H. Alanazi
Perceptions and experiences of midwives regarding structural empowerment during practice in Saudi Arabia were explored using a qualitative, constructive, descriptive design. Data was gathered using...
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Being met as a person and not as a diagnosis – Meanings of healthcare encounters for women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Ann Ekdahl, Siv Söderberg, Malin Holmström Rising
Our study seeks to elucidate meanings of healthcare encounters for women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease stage III or IV. We conducted 12 narrative interviews which were analyzed using p...
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An accidental discovery of scientific fraud: A reconstruction Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 45, No. 4, 2024)
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Correction Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-05
Published in Health Care for Women International (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Gender medicine attitudes among medical students: An Italian cross-sectional study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Fabrizio Bert, Stefano Rousset, Edoardo Boietti, Giuseppina Lo Moro, Erika Pompili, Eleonora Franzini Tibaldeo, Marta Gea, Giacomo Scaioli, Roberta Siliquini
We aimed to explore attitudes and training experiences of medical students toward gender medicine (GM). A cross-sectional study with convenience sampling was conducted (sample size = 430). To asses...
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Statement of retraction: Greening the brain: A horticultural stress management program for perimenopausal symptoms Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-02-02
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 45, No. 3, 2024)
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The relationship between physical child abuse resulting from excessive crying in babies and mothers’ perceived social support and mental well-being: A structural equation model Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Fahriye Pazarcikci, Duygu Kemer, Emine Efe
In this study the researchers tested a conceptual model of the relationship between the perceived social support and mental well-being of mothers and their physically abusive behavior (slapping or ...
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The life experiences of living alone among Indonesia dwelling widowed women: A phenomenological study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Siwi Sri Widhowati, Ching-Min Chen, Ling-Hui Chang
In this study, the researchers aimed to understand the life experience of older widowed women living alone. Employing a phenomenological approach, we interviewed 15 older women (age 62 to 95) livin...
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The effect of yoga practice on pain intensity, menstruation symptoms and quality of life of nursing students with primary dysmenorrhea Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Aslıhan Aksu, Duygu Vefikuluçay Yılmaz
The researchers aimed to determine the effects of yoga on pain severity, menstrual symptoms and quality of life of undergraduate nursing students with primary dysmenorrhea. The 60 female students w...
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Commercial surrogacy: Landscapes of empowerment or oppression explored through integrative review Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Jutharat Attawet, Ethar Alsharaydeh, Mark Brady
The surge in demand for surrogacy treatments, combined with regulatory loopholes, has spurred the widespread adoption of global commercial surrogacy. This phenomenon poses potential risks to all in...
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The knowledge domain and emerging trends in the infertility field: A 67-year retrospective study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Razieh Akbari, Zahra Panahi, Marjan Ghaemi, Sedigheh Hantoushzadeh
Infertility is a significant problem influencing many couples. Our purpose was to assess the field of infertility in Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1955 to 2022 reviewing 3575 documents found in th...
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A comprehensive trajectory analyzing the impact of neighborhood on women’s health Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Papia Raj, Anwesha Sarkar
Impacts of neighborhoods are more pronounced on women’s health since gender roles are often influenced by neighborhoods. To comprehend specific influences of neighborhoods on women’s health, a syst...
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Attention to health care in the context of instability Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Eleanor Krassen Covan
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 45, No. 2, 2024)
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War impact on Ukrainian university women: Does location status effect depression and quality of life factors? Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Valentyna Pavlenko, Anton Kurapov, Alexander Drozdov, Nataliia Korchakova, Iuliia Pavlova, Mor Yehudai, Alexander Reznik, Richard Isralowitz
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 45, No. 2, 2024)
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Cross-cultural food practices and nutrition seeking behaviors among pregnant and postpartum Indian women living in Australia Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Fiona H. McKay, Minnie Vo, Neetu Abey George, Preethi John, Jyotsna Kaushal, Paige van der Pligt
No research has explored the experiences of Indian women who become pregnant after they migrate to Australia, and how their existing traditions mix with their new environment and subsequently impac...
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The effect of pregnant women’s status of receiving preconception care on pregnancy stress Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Sena Dilek Aksoy, Resmiye Ozdılek, Yılda Arzu Aba
In the study, we aimed to determine the effect of pregnant women’s status of receiving preconception care on their pregnancy stress. This is a descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional design...
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Interventions in maternal syphilis care globally: A scoping review Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Georgia Dewart, Jessica Muller, J. Craig Phillips, Danielle Banaszak, Vera Caine
Infectious and Congenital Syphilis rates continue to rise globally. Current recommendations for syphilis screening and treatment may be insufficient, and there is a pressing need for improved progr...
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The effect of pilates and a WhatsApp-based health intervention program on symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS): A randomized controlled study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Ayça Balmumcu, Nazan Ozturk
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) reduces the quality of life of young women and negatively affects their mental health and productivity. Regular physical activity and lifestyle changes are effective in ...
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Multiple perspectives require a systems lens Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Eleanor Krassen Covan
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 45, No. 1, 2024)
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The effect of online training and counseling on women’s attitudes and anxiety toward gynecological examination: A randomized controlled study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Belma Toptaş Acar, Hilmiye Aksu
Gynecological examination has an very place among to maintain women’s health. Negative attitudes and anxiety about gynecological examination may affect coming to the examination. In this study, we ...
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Social reintegration of fistula survivors in North Central Nigeria: A case for rehabilitation Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Hannah M. Degge, Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye, Mary Laurenson, Mark Hayter, Deepanjali Behera, Manas Ranjan Behera
Obstetric fistula remains one of the neglected forms of chronic maternal morbidity that occurs mainly in low- and middle-income countries. We explored the rehabilitation and reintegration experienc...
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Midwives’ experiences of the consequences of navigating barriers to maternity care Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Yakubu Ismaila, Sara Bayes, Sadie Geraghty
Midwives in Low- and middle-income countries, experience myriad barriers that have consequences for them and for maternity care. This article provides insight into the consequences of the barriers ...
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Sexual quality of life and marital adjustment in pregnant women. Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Esra Ünal,Yurdagül Yağmur
In a cross-sectional study, researchers investigated pregnant women's quality of sexual life and marital adjustment. The sample consisted of 312 pregnant women admitted to the gynecology and obstetrics outpatient clinic of State Hospital between June and November 2020. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Quality Scale-Female (SQLQ-F), and Marriage Adjustment Test (MAT). Participants
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Conduct more research on older women, please Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Eleanor Krassen Covan
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 44, No. 12, 2023)
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The effect of online hypno-breastfeeding and solution-focused psychoeducation on mothers’ breastfeeding motivation and perception of insufficient milk: Randomize controlled study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Elif Dağlı, Feyza Aktaş Reyhan
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of hypno-breastfeeding (HB) and solution-focused psychoeducation (SFP) on breastfeeding motivation and insufficient milk perception in mothers. It i...
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Effect of social media on body image of pregnant and postpartum women in India Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Aanchal Trehan, Shalini Sood Sehgal
In the present times, there is a high influence caused by social media platforms in case of body image issues faced by an individual. Pregnancy is a stage for women where they go through several me...
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Determination of body image and sexual adjustment in women with breast cancer after surgery Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Kadriye Başkaya, Selda Rizalar
The aim of the study is to determine body image, sexual adjustment and the factors affecting them in women with breast cancer after surgery. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted...
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Treatment for postpartum depression: Laying the groundwork for a commentary Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Elizabeth Fugate-Whitlock
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 44, No. 10-11, 2023)
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How we judge international contributions is changing: Literature contributions in volume 44:10–11 of Health Care for Women International Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Eleanor Krassen Covan
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 44, No. 10-11, 2023)
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Pain and anxiety in patients with breast cancer treated with morphine versus tramal with virtual reality Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Muayyad Ahmad, Eslam Bani Mohammad, Eman Tayyem, Ekhlas Al Gamal, Maha Atout
Abstract The treatment of pain and anxiety in cancer patients includes both pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological approaches. The researchers of this study aimed to compare the effectiveness of morphine versus Tramal with virtual reality therapy (VR) in reducing pain and anxiety in female patients with breast cancer. The sample was composed of 80 women with breast cancer who where treated at a specialized
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Quality of life in heterosexual menopausal women: The indirect effect of sexual and marital satisfaction, menopause representations, and psychological morbidity Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 M. Graça Pereira, Ana Cristina Bernardo, Iolanda Fernandes, Ana C. Almeida
Abstract Menopause may negatively impact Quality of Life (QoL). Our study used a cross-sectional design and research participants were 99 women in natural menopause. In our study, we analyzed the relationship between age at menopause onset, hormone therapy use, duration of couple relationship, menopause duration, psychological morbidity, marital satisfaction, menopause representations, and QoL following
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Delinking stigma and vulnerability: HIV/AIDS, South African Women and epistemic solidarity through literary narrative Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Rajendra Chetty, Goutam Karmakar
Published in Health Care for Women International (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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The effect of forced-air warming in the cesarean section on maternal hypothermia, shivering, and thermal comfort: A randomized controlled trial Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Cansu Akdag Topal, Cigdem Yucel Ozcirpan, Ozgur Ozyuncu
Abstract This trial was carried out to investigate the effect of forced air warming in various body areas of women on hypothermia during cesarean delivery. The patients in the study groups (n = 76) were assigned to the full-body warming group, upper-extremity warming group, lower-extremity warming group, and control groups. The intervention groups received forced-air warming 30 min before the surgery
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Evaluation of education and counseling using social media tools after discharge in women who underwent episiotomy Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Tuğba Öz, Zübeyde Ekşi Güloğlu
Abstract In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effects of post-discharge education and counseling using social media tools on wound healing, pain status, and care and practices for women with episiotomy. The study was conducted experimentally with 60 women (30 experimental, 30 control) who had vaginal delivery with episiotomy in a public hospital in Istanbul. Data were collected using a data
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Theoretical and methodological contributions Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Eleanor Krassen Covan
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 44, No. 9, 2023)
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Effect of social media-based psychodrama therapy on reduction in symptoms of postpartum depression in women with first birth experience: The contributing role of spousal support Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-08-10 Mercy Ifeyinwa Obichili, Comfort Ajuma Ogwo, Kenneth Udeh, Chika Kate Obiechina, Venatus Vaatyough Kakwagh, Charles Chukwudi Eze, Verlumun Celestine Gever
Abstract We aimed to examine the impact of social media-based psychodrama therapy in reducing postpartum depression symptoms in first-time mothers. We conducted this study using a quasi-experiment with the use of pretest, posttest and follow-up evaluation after six months. We found a significant main effect of social media-based psychodrama therapy in reducing symptoms of postpartum depression in women
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Continuing to learn from Covid-19 Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Eleanor Krassen Covan, Elizabeth Fugate-Whitlock
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 44, No. 7-8, 2023)
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The effect of spousal support on distress experienced during pregnancy in COVID-19 pandemic: Sample of Türkiye Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Ozlem Demirel Bozkurt, Hande Yagcan, Seda Hazar, Tugba Karaman
Abstract We conducted this study with 147 volunteer pregnant women to determine the effect of spousal support on the stress experienced during pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic period. We determined that the prenatal stress level of the pregnant women was low (15.34 ± 7.07), they were not at risk for distress, and the spousal support level was high (74.58 ± 8.78). We found that the rate of spousal
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Women's health inequalities in 15 Muslim-populated countries: Evidence from population and mortality statistics. Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Colin Pritchard,E P Abdul Azeez,Saalim Mirza
In this study, we examined health inequalities and the status of women as evidenced in the patterns of population and mortality statistics in fifteen Muslim-populated countries. Based on WHO data, female-to-male ratios were calculated to determine differential gender ratios of population and mortality, using Western gender patterns as a baseline. The socioeconomic contexts of the analysis were the
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Socioeconomic class and antenatal and postpartum care inequality in the viewpoint of Korea’s response to the low fertility rate Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Sun Mi Shin
Abstract The author pays attention to the low total fertility rate (0.78 in Korea in 2022) and inequality in antenatal and postpartum care between socioeconomic classes. I analyzed the data of the Korea Health Panel (2008–2016), 1,196 postpartum women. Low-income households have low fertility rates and less experience with antenatal and postpartum care, and postpartum care costs tend to be time-series
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The relationship between women’s sexual function and type of delivery and pelvic organ prolapse: A cross-sectional study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-06-23 Maryam Moradi, Fatemeh Mohammadzadeh, Azin Niazi, Malihe Afiat
ABSTRACTs The probable relationship between type of delivery and postpartum sexual function is one of the reasons behind women’s tendency to cesarean. This study was performed with 250 women participants. Female Sexual Function Index and examination form were used to determine pelvic organ prolapse and its severity and type based on POP-Q. Our results showed the difference between the mean performance
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The effect of virtual reality on fetal movement, fetal heart rate, maternal satisfaction, fatigue, and anxiety levels and vital signs of pregnant women during non-stress test: A randomized controlled trial Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Eylem Toker, Mine Gökduman Keleş
Abstract The study was conducted to investigate the effect of virtual reality on fetal movement, fetal heart rate, maternal satisfaction, fatigue and anxiety levels. The data of this randomized control experimental design study were collected using the State Anxiety Inventory, the Visual Analogue for Fatigue and the Newcastle-Satisfaction-Nursing-Care-Scale. A total of 88 pregnant women were included
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Informal caregiver’s socio demographic profile for community-dwelling women and men with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, compliance, and satisfaction to treatment: A post-hoc analysis of the AXEPT study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Delia Colombo, Emanuela Zagni, Paolo Maria Rossini, Luigi Di Cioccio, Daniela Gragnaniello, Emilio Luda Di Cortemiglia, Mahmood Attar, Lucia Simoni, Shalom Haggiag, Roberto Bernabei
In this post-hoc analysis of the AXEPT study, 855 patients were analyzed, 544 (63.6%) females. The mean (± SD) MMSE score in women vs men was 20.8 ± 2.6 vs. 21.2 ± 2.5; p = 0.0087, and women were m...
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The impact of physical activity and group discussion on happiness in postmenopausal women: A randomized trial Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Ameneh Khodadadi, Amir Jalali, Setareh Javanmardy, Mostafa Bahremand, Nader Salari, Kaveh Moradi, Mojgan Khalili
Menopause is a physiological phenomenon, which in some cases may lead to physical and psychological complications. These complications degrade happiness and quality of life. The authors conducted t...
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Effects of 12 weeks of caffeine supplementation and Zumba training on postural balance and cognitive performances in middle-aged women Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Fatma Ben Waer, Rabeb Laatar, Ghada Jouira, Mariam Lahiani, Haithem Rebai, Sonia Sahli
The researchers aimed to examine the effect of 12-week supplementing (100 mg/day) caffeine with Zumba training on postural and cognitive performances in middle-aged women. Fifty-six middle-aged wom...
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Effects of Kinesio Taping method on menstrual pain: A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-05-08 Dalibor Kiseljak, Daria Dragojević, Olivera Petrak
Abstract Current research promotes complementary methods of coping with menstrual pain (MP). Our objective was to examine the effectiveness of the Kinesio Taping (KT) intervention on MP and determine whether KT has therapeutic impact or whether there is presence of placebo. We used crossover design, dividing 30 female participants into KT and placebo KT groups. Every phase included one menstrual cycle
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Exercise and women’s health issues Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-05-05 Eleanor Krassen Covan
Published in Health Care for Women International (Vol. 44, No. 6, 2023)
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Development and preliminary validation of a health-related family quality of life instrument Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 M. Elise Radina, Deonni P. Stolldorf, Vaughn G. Sinclair, Mary S. Dietrich, Melissa A. Adair, Terrah Akard, Sheila Ridner
Abstract The researchers’ aims for this preliminary study was to develop an instrument, guided by the Theory of Health-related Family Quality of Life, to measure health-related family quality of life (HR-FQoL) as perceived by women with cancer. The researchers used a two phase design for instrument development: (1) establishing face validity of a 38-item instrument with an expert panel and patient
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From fearful to hopeful: A thematic content analysis of COVID-19 survivors’ YouTube videos Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Ma. Ann Veronica G. Gamboa, Emy Regina M. Galang, Anne Christle T. Garcia, Chastine Chloie G. Gantuangco, R-Chian Jose D. Germano, Maria Kayla Therese B. Garcia, Ma. Assunta D. Gaspar
COVID-19 survivors experienced a spectrum of emotions as a result of surviving the said disease. Employing thematic content analysis, the researchers characterized the various emotional manifestati...
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Health-related quality of life associated with coexisting chronic conditions in postmenopausal women Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-04-14 Bo Gyeong Lee, Haein Lee
Abstract We aimed to examine the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS), depressive symptoms, and health-related quality of life in postmenopausal women. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study in naturally postmenopausal women aged 45–65 years using data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We classified the participants into four groups: normal (neither
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The mitigating role of physical activities on emotions is gender-specific: An experience during “lenient” COVID-19 prevention protocols Health Care for Women International (IF 1.484) Pub Date : 2023-04-12 Mahmoud A. Alomari, Ahmed M. Megreya, Safya Hadi, Monoem Haddad
Abstract The researchers examined emotional status subsequent to changes in physical (PA) and sedentary (SA) activities during “lenient” COVID-19 prevention protocols that allowed being outdoors. Emotions, PA, and SA were collected from 272 women and 145 men in Qatar. The researchers showed a decrease (p < 0.05) in PA and an increase (p < 0.05) in SA participation during the pandemic. These alterations