Awareness and knowledge regarding female genital schistosomiasis among European healthcare workers: a cross-sectional online survey by Valentina Marchese, Aaron Remkes, Irina Kislaya, Pia Rausche, André Brito, Jana Christina Hey, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Jürgen May, Daniela Fusco

“…It is estimated to affect 56 million women, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where healthcare workers (HCWs) have limited awareness and knowledge of FGS. …”
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What happens when you stop using the combined contraceptive pill? A qualitative study protocol on consequences and supply needs for women who discontinued the combined contraceptiv... by Matthias Richter, Liane Schenk, Gertraud Stadler, Jana Niemann

“…Subsequently, expert interviews with health professionals who work with women who discontinue COCs will also be conducted. …”
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The development and implementation of an innovative community-based intervention to strengthen community capacity for HIV prevention and care among Canadians of African Caribbean a... by Josephine Etowa, Notisha Massaquoi, Francisca Omorodion, Danielle Brown-Shreves, Ilene Hyman, Akalewold Gebremeskel, Hugues Loemba, Bishwajit Ghose, Egbe Etowa, Jennifer Rayner, Charles Dabone, Lounanjio Brown O’Sullivan, Azeeza Sule, Joseph Kiirya, Sanni Yaya, Wangari Tharao, Haoua Inoua, Angela Kaida, Apondi Odhiambo, Clinton Beckford

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‘It is scary to pause treatment’: perspectives on HIV cure-related research and analytical treatment interruptions from women diagnosed during acute HIV in Durban, South Africa: So... by Deli Mthimkhulu, Krista L. Dong, Mzwakhe Wiseman Ngcobo, Deborah Mindry, Ayanda Zulu, Ntombifuthi Langa, Luyanda Maphalala, Vanessa Pillay, Maud Mthembu, Annie Miall, Whitney Tran, Ana Dillen, Fang Wan, Ali Ahmed, Jamila K. Stockman, Maryam Hussain, Thumbi Ndung’u, Karine Dubé

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Les femmes et l’accès aux soins de santé reproductive au Maroc by Karim Zaouaq

“…This article proposes to study the question of women's access to reproductive health care in Morocco, based on the existing literature as well as on field surveys, studies, direct or semi-direct interviews and the observations made on this subject. …”
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Psyche and Pygmalion: The Heart’s Desires Revised in Louisa May Alcott’s “A Marble Woman” by Michaela Keck

“…Taking my cue from Hans Blumenberg’s notion of the “work on myth,” according to which myth is always in the process of revision, this article explores Alcott’s reconfiguration of the Psyche and Pygmalion myths in her novella “A Marble Woman” in conjunction with the nineteenth-century context of women’s quest for self-possession in marriage. …”
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La femme d’origine maghrébine en immigration. Dynamiques identitaires, genre et personnalisation by Abdelhak Qribi

“…The approach of North African women’s realities in France through the prism of "gender" in the capacity of a constructivist perspective, as well as its inclusion within socialization and personalization issues, seems to be an effective way for understanding identity dynamics. …”
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A Delphi Study of Socio-Cognitive Predictors of Career Choice Behavior in the Construction Industry in South Africa by Mariam Akinlolu, Theo C. Haupt

“…The implication of the research is that results from the study provides insight into the factors that could conceivably increase the participation of women who want to enter and remain in the construction work. …”
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Being and becoming third-space professionals: a case study from low-and-middle income countries by Azra Naseem, Jannat Karim Khan, Tashmin Khamis, Jane Rarieya

“…Recognising the demands on third-space women leaders in our contexts, the case study also underscores the importance of workplace structures that support those who work in this critical area. …”
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health and Health Care Experience in Those With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Sydora BC, Wilke MS, Ghosh M, Vine DF

“…The respondents ascribed the impact of COVID-related changes to clinic cancellations, delayed appointments, long wait times for referrals and lab work, lack of access to exercise facilities and insufficient social support. …”
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Les infirmières-visiteuses pendant l’entre-deux-guerres en Haute-Normandie : entre professionnalisme officiel et bénévolat officieux by Stéphane Henry

“…Despite legislation governing this new corps of women nurses in the early twenties, examples from the departments of the Seine-Inférieure and  the Eure make clear that it retained many attributes of volunteer work. …”
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Se sentir capable de rester dans son emploi jusqu’à la retraite ? by Anne-Françoise Molinié

“…It remains that at 52 years of age, it is still the case for 14% of women and 6% of men. The difficulty of current and past work (postural difficulty, carrying heavy loads, etc.) and a poor state of perceived health have a significant influence on this assessment. …”
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“Common sense is hard work” but benefits from persistent collaboration: Lessons learnt from the development of The Collaborative Network for European Clinical Trials for Children (... by Sabah Attar, Carla Peacock, Mandy Wan, Erin Halil, Chloe Bickerstaff, Lionel Tan, Hafsah Bhatti, Ricardo M. Fernandes, Regis Hankard, Mark A. Turner

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The development process of a type 2 diabetes health-promoting CBPR intervention by Cecilia Lindsjö, Katarina Sjögren Forss, Christine Kumlien, Anders Kottorp, Margareta Rämgård

“…The process of involving women with a migration background in health promotion needs to be further explored. …”
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A randomized controlled, trial on effects of mobile phone text messaging in combination with motivational interviewing versus standard infant feeding counselling on breastfeeding a... by Moleen Zunza, Lehana Thabane, Louise Kuhn, Christine Els, Carl Lombard, Mark F. Cotton, Taryn Young

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Mixed Infant Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among HIV-Positive Women under Care in Gondar City’s Public Health Facilities within Two Years Postpartum: A Cross-Sectional St... by Muhabaw Shumye Mihret, Mengstu Melkamu Asaye, Banchigizie Adane Mengistu, Habte Belete

“…The proportion of HIV-positive women practicing mixed infant feeding was 21.6%. …”
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Ce qui reste : enquête et écriture sur un territoire marginal by Magdalena Brand

“…The article questions the process of writing on an ethnographic survey conducted in Bangui on a neighborhood of Central African women who worked as waitresses and prostitutes for French expatriates. …”
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Montefalco, 1950: una iniciativa pionera para la promoción de la mujer en el ámbito rural mexicano / Montefalco, 1950: a pioneering enterprise to improve the condition of women in... by Lucina Moreno-Valle, Mónica Meza

“…The apostolate of Opus Dei with women in rural Mexico acquired greater force through the work carried out in Montefalco, a former agricultural hacienda. …”
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Hormone replacement therapy, menopausal age and lifestyle variables are associated with better cognitive performance at follow-up but not cognition over time in older-adult women i... by Tamlyn J. Watermeyer, Tamlyn J. Watermeyer, Sarah Gregory, Sarah Gregory, Emmi Leetham, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Chinedu T. Udeh-Momoh, Graciela Muniz-Terrera, Graciela Muniz-Terrera

“…Two regression models were employed: one analyzing cognitive performance at follow-up and another examining changes in cognitive scores over time.ResultsResults indicate that while age, education, HRT use, age at menopause, alcohol consumption, and diet were associated with cognitive function at a single later time point, only age remained a significant predictor when modeling cognition over time.DiscussionThese findings suggest that while HRT, menopausal age and lifestyle factors may support cognitive stability, they do not necessarily predict cognitive decline in post-menopausal older women. A major limitation of the current work is the lack of detail regarding HRT use, such as formulation, timing and duration; caveats that future studies should address. …”
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Does the FNA sperm retrieval failure prediction model work well for current NOA individuals undertaking risk screening before the operation? Model validation, high-risk population... by Xiaohui Jiang, Dingming Li, Yi Zheng, Yinxian Li, Hengzhou Bai, Guicheng Zhao, Yi Zhang, Yue Ma

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