Urinary interleukin 13 level in steroid sensitive and resistant nephrotic syndrome: a cross-sectional single center study by Behnam Ermian, Noosha Samieefar, Aida Vahidi, Daryoush Fahimi, Niloufar Peirovi, Mohamed Husein Aldokhi, Behnaz Bazargani, Arash Abbasi, Fahimeh Askarian, Mastaneh Moghtaderi

“…Abstract Nephrotic syndrome, the most common glomerular disease in pediatric population, is classified into two groups of steroid sensitive (SSNS) and resistant (SSRS). …”
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Calculating age-specific prevalence rates of female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM/C) for use as an input variable in extrapolation calculations and as predictors of future prev... by Sean Callaghan

“…This involved adjusting age cohorts, extrapolating prevalence to younger age groups, and considering historical trends. Results demonstrate significant differences compared to previous estimates, indicating overestimation of girls at risk of FGM/C in some studies. …”
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‘Shift’ Adaptation and a New Croatian Standard for Haavikko Developmental Stages’ Timing by Ivan Bedek, Jelena Dumančić, Tomislav Lauc, Miljenko Marušić, Ivana Čuković-Bagić

“…The ‘shift’ adaptation significantly improved age estimation accuracy among boys and girls in all age groups. Simulation confirmed the representativity of the sample and its population applicability. …”
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Students’ Attitudes and Performance in Mathematics in Secondary Schools in Kakira Town Council in Jinja District. by Kasononta, Ronald

“…Also, teachers had some challenges in teaching mathematics which included negative attitudes towards mathematics by most of the students, particularly girls, this was a common challenge to all teachers who responded to the questions. …”
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Status of sleeping habits and its influence on growth and metabolism of children in Beijing: a population-based cross-sectional study by Yiren Chen, Lijun Wu, Zijun Liao, Yiying Huang, Qin Liu, Shaoli Li, Junting Liu, Xinnan Zong, Jun Tai, Fangfang Chen

“…Body composition, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose, and blood lipid levels were assessed. Results Girls had a greater rate of sleep anxiety, while boys had a greater rate of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) across all age groups. …”
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Self-assessed depressive symptoms in adolescents comparing two Swedish cohorts born 15 years apart by Carl Wikberg, Pia Augustsson, Marcus Praetorius Björk, Tord Ivarsson, Gudny Sveinsdottir, Eiríkur Örn Arnarson, W. Edward Craighead, Ina Marteinsdottir, Josefine Lilja

“…Method: A cohort study was conducted with two adolescent groups aged 13–16 years old, born nearly twenty years apart. …”
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Effect of Gender Based Violence on Women’s Health and Wellbeing in Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Ninsiima, Irene

“…Gender Violence has also resulted in women losing time needed for productive work, Gender Violence also has an impact on girls' education, and Gender Violence often sabotages women’s efforts to gain employment, and acquire job skills. …”
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The prevalence and associated disability burden of mental disorders in children and adolescents in China: a systematic analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease StudyResea... by Wanyue Dong, Yunning Liu, Ruhai Bai, Lei Zhang, Maigeng Zhou

“…DALYs for mental disorders are higher in boys than in girls across all age groups. At the provincial level, the age-standardized prevalence of mental disorders in some provinces was much greater than that in other provinces (e.g., bipolar disorder in Hebei was more than two times greater than that in other provinces). …”
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Impact of Gender-Based Violence on Social Wellbeing in Rukiga District: A case Study of Muhanga Town Council Rukiga District. by Amanya, Grace

“…., domestic violence has also resulted in women losing time needed for productive work, gender violence also has an impact on girls' education, domestic violence often sabotages women’s efforts to gain employment, acquire job skills. …”
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Effect of Parish Development Model in Enhancing Social Inclusion in Rwerere Town Council Rukungiri District. by Karuhanga, Jeremiah

“…There are insufficient training programs available under the PDM that focus on empowering marginalized groups such as youth and women with relevant skills for economic engagement. …”
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