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The relationship between dietary habits and menstruation problems in women: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundNutrition is important to the management and relief of the symptoms in menstrual disorders. This study aims to investigate the relationship...
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Changes in maternity care policies and practices that support breastfeeding as measured by the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding — United States, 2018–2022
BackgroundExperiences during the birth hospitalization affect a family’s ability to establish and maintain breastfeeding. The Ten Steps to Successful...
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Stakeholders’ views of the Baby Friendly Initiative implementation and impact: a mixed methods study
BackgroundThe Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched in 1991 as an intervention to support healthy infant feeding practices, but its...
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Promoting men-inclusive maternity services: exploring the expectations, experiences and needs of men as fathers
AimThis study aimed to explore the ‘real time’ expectations, experiences and needs of men who attend maternity services to inform the development of...
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The severity of intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy increases risks of adverse outcomes beyond stillbirth: evidence from 15,826 patients
BackgroundWhat kinds of fetal adverse outcomes beyond stillbirth directly correlate to the severity of intrahepatic cholestasis during pregnancy...
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Quality of life and its associated factors among women with pelvic organ prolapse who attend gynecology clinics Southern Ethiopia 2022
IntroductionPelvic organ prolapse is the implosion of one or more pelvic floor structures which affect womens quality of life by compromising overall...
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Childbirth preparation and its facilitating and inhibiting factors from the perspectives of pregnant and postpartum women in Tabriz-Iran: a qualitative study
BackgroundThe World Health Organization recognizes childbirth preparation as an essential component of antenatal care, as it plays a crucial role in...
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Impact of different obstetric interventions and types of delivery on breastfeeding: a nationwide cross-sectional survey of Hungarian women
BackgroundWe assessed the effect of different obstetric interventions and types of delivery on breastfeeding.
MethodsA quantitative, cross-sectional...
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Spatial distribution and factors associated with high completed fertility among women aged 40–49 years in Ghana: evidence from the 2022 Ghana Demographic Health Survey
BackgroundHigh completed fertility among married and cohabiting women has profound consequences, including straining resources, increasing healthcare...
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Increased adherence to influenza vaccination among Palermo family pediatricians: a study on safety and compliance of qLAIV vaccination
BackgroundInfluenza represents a serious public health threat, especially for the management of severe cases and complications of the disease,...
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The potential presence of infection may be indicated through non-invasive prediction of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein levels within the initial three days after cervical cerclage: a retrospective case-control study
PurposeTo identify which non-invasive infection indicators could better predict post-cervical cerclage (CC) infections, and on which days after CC...
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Assessment of women’s needs and wishes regarding interprofessional guidance on oral health in pregnancy – a qualitative study
BackgroundPoor oral and dental health due to oral dysbiosis during pregnancy increases the risk for negative pregnancy outcomes. Communicating the...
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Potential efficacy of digital polymerase chain reaction for non-invasive prenatal screening of autosomal aneuploidies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundDigital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) presents a promising approach for quantifying DNA and analyzing copy number variants, particularly...
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The impact of exercise on growth factors in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAging results in many changes in health status, body composition, muscle strength, and, ultimately, functional capacity. These changes...
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Determinants and willingness to practice obstetric analgesia among women attending antenatal clinic at Dr. Bogalech Gebre Memorial General Hospital Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundLabor pain is uniquely experienced and described by the woman giving birth, and it is often considered one of the most excruciating...
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Pornography use, demographic and sexual health characteristics among university students: a gender-based comparative study of non-users, non-problematic users, and problematic users
BackgroundLimited gender-based research has compared sexual health among pornography users (PUs) and non-users, including non-problematic pornography...
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Nutritional status, dietary quality and eating disturbance issues among people with dementia in Vietnam: evidence of a cross-sectional study
BackgroundDue to cognitive impairments, people with dementia (PWD) often have difficulties in eating and drinking. This study aimed to assess the...
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Investigating factors influencing decision-making around use of breastmilk substitutes by health care professionals: a qualitative study
BackgroundBreastfeeding is recognized as the gold standard of infant feeding and nutrition. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive...
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Association between pre-gravid body mass index and clinical outcomes in in vitro fertilization: a multicentered retrospective cohort study
BackgroundWith the increasing incidence of obesity and the childbearing-age delay among women, a debate over obesity’s impacts on pregnancy and...
