Gender roles perceptions and ideal number of children: case study of Emirati youth
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a traditional society with patriarchal values. The country has been experiencing a decline in fertility rates, bringing the total fertility rate for the national population to... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 13, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ankita Shukla, Tatiana Karabchuk and Latifa Mohammed Al Neyadi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction: Effectiveness of school-based sexual and reproductive health education among adolescent girls in Urban areas of Odisha, India: a cluster randomized trial
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Source: Reproductive Health - September 13, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: G. Alekhya, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Prajna Paramita Giri, Jasmina Begum, Suravi Patra and Dinesh Prasad Sahu Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Obesity is associated with quality of sperm parameters in men with infertility: a cross-sectional study
Previous studies examined the effects of obesity on sperm parameters and reported inconsistent results. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the association between obesity and the quality of sperm parame... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 12, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mina Darand, Zahra Salimi, Moloud Ghorbani, Narges Sadeghi, Syavash Babaie and Mahdieh Hosseinzadeh Tags: Research Source Type: research
Adaptation and implementation of clinical guidelines on maternal and newborn postnatal care in Iran: study protocol
According to World Health Organization (WHO), the postnatal care provision aims to provide care and treatment with the highest quality and the least intervention to obtain the best health and well-being for th... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 12, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Leila Abdoli Najmi, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Shayesteh Jahanfar, Fatemeh abbasalizadeh, Haniyeh Salehi Poormehr and Mojgan Mirghafourvand Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Genital mycoplasma infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Recent studies have suggested that genital mycoplasma infections may be associated with male infertility. However, this association remains controversial due to time lapse, sample size, and regional prevalence. (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 12, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chen Cheng, Xiangyu Chen, Yuxuan Song, Shangren Wang, Yang Pan, Shuai Niu, Rui Wang, Li Liu and Xiaoqiang Liu Tags: Review Source Type: research
Woman-centered care and associated factors among midwives working in urban health centers and public and private hospitals in Tabriz, Iran: a cross-sectional study
Woman-centered care (WCC) is the cornerstone of the midwifery profession. However, no study has been conducted on WCC provided by Iranian midwives and its associated factors. Thus, this study aimed to determin... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 12, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sepideh Mashayekh-Amiri, Roghaiyeh Nourizadeh, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Maryam Vaezi, Shahla Meedya and Mojgan Mirghafourvand Tags: Research Source Type: research
Meeting the reproductive health needs of female sex workers in C ôte d’Ivoire: protecting the human right to dignified health
The sexual and reproductive health needs of female sex workers (FSW) are often understudied and underserved in the context of HIV-related research in countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and West Africa. We ass... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 5, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nika Elmi, Nuria Gallego Marquez, Katherine Rucinski, Carrie Lyons, Gnilane Turpin, Ibrahima Ba, Nguissali Turpin, Emile Gouane, Evelyne Obodou, Daouda Diouf and Stefan Baral Tags: Research Source Type: research
Suboptimal birth spacing practice and its predictors among reproductive-age women in Sub-Saharan African countries: a multilevel mixed-effects modeling with robust Poisson regression
Despite the availability of exempted family planning services, a significant proportion of women in African countries continue to experience inadequately spaced pregnancies. To the authors ’ knowledge, evidence... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 4, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kusse Urmale Mare, Kebede Gemeda Sabo, Ahmed Adem Mohammed, Simeon Meskele Leyto, Getahun Fentaw Mulaw, Tsion Mulat Tebeje, Setognal Birara Aychiluhm, Oumer Abdulkadir Ebrahim, Abel Gebre Wuneh and Beminate Lemma Seifu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Maternal and child factors associated with late neonatal bathing practices in Nigeria: evidence from a national survey
Twohundred and seventy out of every thousand live births died in Nigeria in 2019. These deaths were attributable to infections, complications of preterm birth, and intrapartum-related conditions. The World Hea... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - September 2, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Francis Appiah, Kenneth Setorwu Adde, Kingsley Boakye, Justice Ofosu Darko Fenteng, Andrews Ohene Darteh, Tarif Salihu, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw and Patience Ansomah Ayerakwah Tags: Research Source Type: research
Level and correlates of disrespect and abuse among newborns in selected public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The provision of respectful and dignified maternal and newborn care is an important component of the quality of childbirth care. Although a growing body of evidence was generated on disrespect and abuse (D&A) ... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - August 31, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rediet Gezahegn and Abiy Seifu Estifanos Tags: Research Source Type: research
Exploring health insurance and knowledge of the ovulatory cycle: evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys of 29 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Unplanned pregnancy continues to be a major public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Understanding the ovulatory cycle can help women avoid unplanned pregnancy. Though a wide range of factors for ovu... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - August 30, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Betregiorgis Zegeye, Dina Idriss-Wheeler, Olanrewaju Oladimeji and Sanni Yaya Tags: Research Source Type: research
Midwife-led pandemic telemedicine services for maternal health and gender-based violence screening in Bangladesh: an implementation research case study
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted maternal and newborn health services in Bangladesh, exacerbating the large gaps in service utilization that existed prior to the pandemic. As part of its response, Bangladesh in... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - August 29, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Amirul Islam, Farida Begum, Anna Williams, Rabeya Basri, Rowsan Ara and Rondi Anderson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Analysis of cumulative live birth rate outcomes of three ovarian stimulation protocols in patients after laparoscopic cystectomy of ovarial endometrioma: a retrospective cohort study
Previous studies have reported that after laparoscopic cystectomy of ovarial endometrioma, the ovarian response to gonadotropin (Gn) significantly decreased. However, for patients with diminished ovarian reser... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - August 29, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jiaheng Li, Yijiang Li, Mengnuo Li, Xianling Zhao, Wei Zheng, Junwei Zhang, Yuchao Zhang, Jing Li and Yichun Guan Tags: Research Source Type: research
The long-term effects of reproductive health education among primary and secondary school students: a longitudinal quasi-experimental study in rural Tanzania
Adolescent pregnancy remains a major global health issue, increasing the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth in mothers and babies. In Tanzania, adolescent pregnancy threatens girls ’ educatio... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - August 29, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Yoko Shimpuku, Naoki Hirose, Sanmei Chen, Dorkasi L. Mwakawanga, Niko Madeni, Frida Madeni, Mariko Komada, Ayaka Teshima, Mayu Morishima, Yasunobu Ando, Koji Takahama and Atsushi Nishida Tags: Research Source Type: research
Cervical cancer screening and treatment for PLWHIV: experiences from an innovative program in Nigeria
We evaluated cervical cancer program for women living with HIV (WLHIV) to determine program screening rate, primary case finder screening accuracy and treatment and post-treatment screening rate among screen-p... (Source: Reproductive Health)
Source: Reproductive Health - August 26, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Olabanjo Okunlola Ogunsola, Oluseye Ayodele Ajayi, Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo, Emmanuel Osayi, Kucheli Wudiri, Babatunde Amoo, Rita Ayoka-Ikechukwu, Olufemi Ojuola Olumeyan, Chukwuemeka Ifechelobi, Prosper Okonkwo and Yewande Akinro Tags: Research Source Type: research
