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Frontiers in Global Women's Health
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ISSN 2673-5059 · Frontiers Media S.A. · 1,214 articles in the index
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Validation and factorial invariance of the breastfeeding self-efficacy scale-short form in Ecuadorian mothers
BackgroundBreastfeeding is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions to improve child survival and development. A key determinant of breastfeeding initiation and continuation is maternal self-efficacy, defined as a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed. The Breastfeeding…
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Maternity continuum of care and associated factors among mothers in south Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
BackgroundThe maternity continuum of care (CoC) is crucial for improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Despite global initiatives like the SDGs and Every Woman Every Child, maternal health gaps remain in LMICs, especially sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. This study aims to assess…
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Clinical efficacy of electroacupuncture on pelvic floor function in women with stress urinary incontinence: a randomized sham-controlled trial protocol
BackgroundStress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a prevalent condition among adult women, significantly impairing quality of life. Patients with SUI often exhibit abnormal pelvic floor muscle function, which can be comprehensively assessed using surface electromyography (sEMG) and transperineal…
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Perspectives on midwife-led care as a solution to reduce obstetric violence in health facilities in Ghana
BackgroundGhana's maternal mortality rate is substantially higher, well above the global target of 70 per 100,000 births. Despite high antenatal care attendance, less than seventy per cent of births are attended by skilled personnel, with some women opting for home births with unskilled attendants…
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Exploring the level of knowledge related to ectopic pregnancy among married Saudi women
BackgroundEctopic pregnancy (EP) is an abnormal condition in which blastocyst implantation occurs outside the lining of the uterus and is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death. Women who have had one ectopic pregnancy are at increased risk. Early diagnosis may reduce the risk of fallopian…
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Sexual and mental health disparities among young sexual minority women compared to exclusively heterosexual women: a national study
IntroductionYoung sexual minority women (YSMW)'s sexual health is often overlooked in research, with most studies focusing on men who have sex with men or transgender women.MethodsThis study compares the sexual and mental health of young lesbians and bisexual women with exclusively heterosexual…
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“If you show them love from an early age, they become healthier.” How do Hispanics in northern Indiana think about infant mortality and perinatal health?
BackgroundInfant mortality, the death of a baby before its first birthday, is a concern in the Hispanic population in Indiana who have higher infant mortality rates than at the national level. Infrastructure and policy issues, effects of systemic racism and bias, lack of knowledge about perinatal…
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High-risk pregnancy identification and management through antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care: an implementation research study protocol
IntroductionAs per WHO, in 2023 more than 700 women died every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Early identification and management of high-risk pregnancies are essential for improved maternal and child health outcomes and reduced mortality rates.ObjectivesThe study…
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The qualitative experience of sexuality in ageing women: a narrative review
Sexuality remains an important yet frequently marginalised aspect of ageing women's health. Existing research has largely prioritised biomedical decline and menopausal dysfunction, often overlooking women's lived, relational, and sociocultural experiences of sexuality in later life. This narrative…
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Problems with accessing healthcare and associated factors among reproductive-age women in Somaliland: a multilevel analysis of data from the 2020 SLDHS
BackgroundAccess to healthcare, particularly for women of reproductive age, is critical for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and reducing maternal mortality. Somaliland faces significant challenges in healthcare access, but specific barriers for women of reproductive age remain…
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Balancing work and motherhood: nurse-mothers’ exclusive breastfeeding experiences in rural northern Ghana
IntroductionExclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months is an evidence-based intervention to reduce child morbidity and mortality. Nurses play a critical role as promoters and role models for EBF; yet little is known about their personal perceptions and experiences, especially in rural…
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Obstetric violence from the perspective of healthcare personnel: a qualitative systematic review
BackgroundWhile empirical research on obstetric violence has focused primarily on women's experiences, the perspectives of healthcare personnel remain relatively neglected. Consequently, this study synthesized qualitative evidence regarding healthcare professionals’ perceptions of obstetric…
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Utilisation of hormone replacement therapy in Arab countries: a systematic review
BackgroundMenopause is a major transition in women's health and may be associated with vasomotor symptoms and increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is an effective treatment option, yet uptake is reported to be limited in many settings. This…
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Daily changes in sleep stages and associated cardiovascular parameters during pregnancy: using a wearable device
ObjectiveGrowing evidence links sleep disturbances with gestational hypertension and/or preeclampsia. Most studies rely on self-reported surveys that cannot capture sleep stages as objective indicators of cardiovascular health. The objective of this study was to utilize a wearable device to…
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Association of adverse pregnancy outcomes and intimate partner violence survivorship: a cross-sectional survey
IntroductionAdverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) are poorly understood among women who experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). This study examines the influence of lifetime IPV experiences and social determinants on APOs among Jordanian married women.MethodsCross-sectional data was examined from…
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Temporal trends in prevalence of chronic liver disease among women of childbearing age from 1992 to 2021
BackgroundChronic liver disease (CLD) is a leading cause of global mortality. This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the temporal trends in CLD prevalence among women of childbearing age (WCBA) over a 30-year period.MethodsAn age-period-cohort (APC) model was developed to assess the overall…
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Distribution of HPV genotypes and comparison of cervico-vaginal cytologies in PCR-detected HPV-positive patients: a retrospective observational study
BackgroundThis large-scale study aimed to determine the prevalence and genotype distribution of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection together with cervical cytological findings among women undergoing cervical screening in Türkiye. In Türkiye, HPV prevalence varies regionally, and vaccination rates…
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A prospective multicenter register study exploring health-related quality of life in women with Sjögren's disease during pregnancy
ObjectivesLimited research has investigated health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with Sjögren's syndrome. Pregnancies in women with Sjögren's disease are considered high-risk, with potential adverse outcomes for both the fetus and the mother. This study aims to explore HRQoL in women…
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Are men clients, catalysts or controllers of family planning?
BackgroundFamily planning (FP) has moved from being used as a tool for population control to promoting individuals’ and couples’ reproductive rights. The narrative surrounding FP focuses on how providing modern contraception empowers women to control their fertility and space their children…
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Distinct effects of general psychological distress and COVID-19-specific fear during pregnancy on gestational age and infant birth weight
ObjectiveTo disentangle the independent and shared contributions of maternal general psychological distress (GPD) and COVID-19-specific fear (CSF) during pregnancy to gestational age at birth and infant birth weight.MethodsThis study utilized secondary data from the prospective Canadian “Pregnancy…
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