Logistic and time burdens reported by gynecologic and breast cancer survivors | BMC Women’s Health

American Cancer Society. Cancer Treatment & Survivorship Facts & Figs. 2022–2024. 2022. Tonorezos E, Devasia T, Mariotto AB, Mollica MA, Gallicchio L, Green P et al. Prevalence of cancer survivors in the united States. JNCI: J Natl Cancer Inst. 2024;djae135. Alsadah A, van Merode T, Alshammari R, Kleijnen J. A systematic literature review looking for … Read more

Resilience and renewal: the personal impact of physical activity in breast cancer survivors | BMC Women’s Health

This study aimed to explore the multifaceted impacts of physical activity on the recovery process of breast cancer survivors, examining how engagement in exercise influenced their physical, psychological, and social well-being. These findings highlight the potential of structured physical activity programs like EFICAN to promote not only physical recovery, but also emotional resilience and social … Read more

Value-based evaluation of gestational diabetes mellitus care pathway redesign by using cost and outcome data | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

American Diabetes Association. 2. Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2020. Diabetes Care. 2019;43(Supplement_1):S14–31. Ye W, Luo C, Huang J, Li C, Liu Z, Liu F. Gestational diabetes mellitus and adverse pregnancy outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ. 2022;377:e067946. Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Wang H, Li N, Chivese T, … Read more

Surgical care bundle: effect on post-caesarean wound infection | BMC Women’s Health

Study design This investigation was carried out using a quasi-experimental design. Study settings and sampling The current study was conducted at the Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital and the Menoufia Governorate’s University Obstetrics and Gynecology departments. A group of women undergoing cesarean sections were randomly assigned to one of two groups. To achieve this, a simple … Read more

Facilitating gynecological examination and long acting reversible contraception for women with substance use disorder: a prospective cohort study | BMC Women’s Health

The global burden of disease attributable to alcohol and drug use in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. Lancet Psychiatry. 2018;5(12):987-1012. McHugh RK, Votaw VR, Sugarman DE, Greenfield SF. Sex and gender differences in substance use disorders. Clin Psychol Rev. 2018;66:12–23. PubMed  Google Scholar  McHugh … Read more

Prenatal diagnosis and postnatal outcomes of congenital kidney and urinary tract anomalies: results from a tertiary center | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Genetic findings CAKUT may present in isolation or as part of a monogenic or syndromic condition. Therefore, it is recommended that these patients undergo not only karyotype analysis but also advanced genetic evaluations such as chromosomal microarray (CMA) and whole-exome sequencing (WES). These anomalies can also be accompanied by malformations in other organ systems. In … Read more

Young women’s perspectives on a user-friendly self-sampling intervention to improve the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections in underserved communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | BMC Women’s Health

Organization WH. Sexually transmitted infections: implementing the global STI strategy. World Health Organization; 2017. Zheng Y, Yu Q, Lin Y, Zhou Y, Lan L, Yang S, et al. Global burden and trends of sexually transmitted infections from 1990 to 2019: an observational trend study. Lancet Infect Dis. 2022;22(4):541–51. CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Organization WH. WHO … Read more

Violence experienced by women, their mental health status, and determinants in favelas under the pandemic COVID-19 in Brazil | BMC Women’s Health

This study aimed to scrutinize the frequency of violence against women and their mental health status within favelas during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, exploring how the pandemic may have impacted these issues and identifying factors that contribute to these experiences. Out of the 766 participants interviewed that resides in favelas, 214 (27.93%) reported having … Read more

Lifestyle factors and health outcomes associated with infertility in women: A case-control study using National Health Insurance Database | Reproductive Health

Study settings and data sources The National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) database was employed in this study. The NHIS includes health insurance claims from medical institutions, data from the General Healthcare Screening Program (GHSP), enrollee information, health coverage type, NHI contributions, and death records. The NHIS offers the GHSP to all citizens aged ≥ 20 years … Read more

The preferences of breast cancer patients regarding a digital social care platform | BMC Women’s Health

Breast cancer is a prevalent and complex condition affecting millions of women worldwide, not only posing physical challenges but also having significant emotional, psychological, and social implications. A diagnosis often disrupts a patient’s personal, familial, and occupational life, underscoring the need for holistic care that extends beyond clinical treatment [1, 2]. Studies have shown that … Read more