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Association between dietary insulin index and postmenopausal osteoporosis in Iranian women: a case-control study
BackgroundThe relationship between the dietary insulin index (DII) and the disease’s risk is unknown, despite the fact that hyperinsulinemia is...
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Capturing the HIV-related social exclusion practices experienced by key populations through photovoice: an interpretative phenomenological study
BackgroundKey populations are defined as groups that are susceptible to HIV, including Men Sex with Men (MSM), Transgender (TG), Persons who Inject...
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Risk factors for drug hypersensitivity reactions in children
Drug hypersensitivity reactions are common in children. Risk factors predisposing to IgE-mediated drug allergies and delayed drug reactions are a...
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The impact of physical activity and exercise interventions on symptoms for women experiencing menopause: overview of reviews
BackgroundWomen experiencing problematic menopausal symptoms report lower health-related quality of life and greater healthcare use than women...
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The efficacy of early office hysteroscopy in preventing intrauterine adhesions after abortion: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundIntrauterine adhesions (IUA) are a challenging clinical problem in reproductive infertility. The most common causes are intrauterine...
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Timeliness and quality of peripartum care provision during a health system strengthening initiative in rural Guinea-Bissau: a qualitative situation analysis
Guinea-Bissau has among the world’s highest maternal and perinatal mortality rates. To improve access to quality maternal and child health (MCH)...
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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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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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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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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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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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Differentiating rhythmic high-amplitude delta with superimposed (poly) spikes from extreme delta brushes: limitations of standardized nomenclature and implications for patient management
BackgroundFollowing the standardized nomenclature proposed by the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS), rhythmic high-amplitude delta...
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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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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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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...