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Early age at menarche and history of sexually transmitted infections significantly predict cervical cancer screening uptake among women aged 25–49 years: evidence from the 2021 Côte d’Ivoire demographic and health survey
IntroductionCervical cancer is the second dominant type of cancer among Ivorian women with an estimated age-standardised incidence and mortality rate...
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The effect of counseling based on health promotion awareness on self-care needs and reproductive and sexual health literacy of newly married women: a randomized controlled clinical trial study
BackgroundDespite the importance of health literacy and the self-care skills in improving individual and social health and health costs reduction,...
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Socioeconomic inequality in modern contraceptive utilization among reproductive-age women in sub-Saharan African countries: a decomposition analysis
IntroductionFamily planning services allow individuals to achieve desired birth spacing, family size, and contribute to improved health outcomes for...
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Gender norms and access to sexual and reproductive health services among women in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco: a qualitative study
IntroductionImproving access to sexual and reproductive health remains a public health challenge, especially for women, whose access is affected by...
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Prevalence and factors associated with intention to use contraceptives among women of reproductive age: a multilevel analysis of the 2018 Guinea demographic and health survey
BackgroundContraceptive use is a key indicator of improving the health and well-being of women, mothers and their families, preventing unwanted...
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Health-related quality of life in reproductive-age women on antiretroviral therapy: a cross sectional study in Ethiopia
ObjectivesWhile numerous studies have explored the impact of gender on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL), there is a lack of evidence...
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Determinants and spatial factors of anemia in women of reproductive age in Democratic Republic of Congo (drc): a Bayesian multilevel ordinal logistic regression model approach
BackgroundAs a global public health problem, anemia affects more than 400 million women of reproductive age worldwide, mostly in Africa and India. In...
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Factors associated with awareness of breast cancer among women of reproductive age in Lesotho: a national population-based cross-sectional survey
BackgroundBreast cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality and a major public health problem. The growing number of breast cancer-related deaths...
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Reproductive outcomes in women opting for fertility preservation after fertility-sparing surgery for borderline ovarian tumors
PurposeWhat are the reproductive outcomes of women who had fertility preservation (FP) using either oocyte or embryo vitrification after...
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Prenatal opioid use as a predictor of postpartum suicide attempts among reproductive-age women enrolled in Oregon Medicaid
BackgroundThe rates of suicide and opioid use disorder (OUD) among pregnant and postpartum women continue to increase. This research characterized...
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Double burden of malnutrition among women in reproductive Age (15–49 years) in Sierra Leone: a secondary data analysis of the demographic health survey 2019 (SLDHS-2019)
BackgroundThe double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is rising globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In Sierra Leone, the incidence of...
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Enhancing cervical cancer knowledge among women of reproductive age: a dialogue-based community health education intervention in rural Kisumu County, Kenya
BackgroundCervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among women of reproductive age despite being treatable if it is diagnosed early. Early...
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Trends and factors associated with HIV testing among women aged 15–49 years in Belize: an analysis using the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2006, 2011, and 2015–2016
BackgroundBelize has one of the highest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome prevalence rates in Central America,...
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The effects of the Covid-19 vaccine on menstrual disorders in women of reproductive age
AimCOVID-19 disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Vaccination is the best way to deal with this disease. The...
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Impact of Risk Minimisation Measures on Valproate Use among Women of Reproductive Age in Latvia Between 2013 and 2020: A 7-Year Nationwide Prescription Database Study
BackgroundA relevant safety concern for the use of valproate (VPA) in women of reproductive age is its teratogenicity. In 2014 European Medicines...
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Health insurance coverage among women of reproductive age in rural Ghana: policy and equity implications
BackgroundGlobally, health insurance has been identified as a key component of healthcare financing. The implementation of health insurance policies...
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Multiple high-risk fertility behaviours and children under five mortality survivors among ever-married women of reproductive age in Nigeria
BackgroundMultiple high-risk fertility behaviours (MHRFBs), including maternal age < 18 or > 34 years old, a birth order 4+, and birth spacing < 24...
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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in women of reproductive age and observed birth rates
IntroductionWomen of reproductive age with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are recognised to have decreased fertility and a higher risk of adverse...
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Incidental findings on coronary computed tomography in women with selected reproductive disorders
ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of incidental findings (IFs) on coronary computed tomography (CCT) in women aged 45–55 years and previously...
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Determinants of induced abortion among women of reproductive age: evidence from the 2013 and 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey
BackgroundWorldwide, pregnancy termination due to unintended pregnancy is crucial in maternal health, particularly in settings where abortion laws...