Economic evaluation of Maternal Depression Treatment in HIV (M-DEPTH) for perinatal depression among women living with HIV in Uganda: a cost-effectiveness analysis by Ryan McBain, Adeyemi Okunogbe, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Violet Gwokyalya, Glenn Wagner

“…Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) were expressed as cost per disability-adjusted life years (DALY) averted.Results The estimated economic cost of M-DEPTH was US$128.82 per participant, compared with $1.53 per participant for CAU. …”
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Prevalence, correlates of postpartum depression during the COVID-19 pandemic; and validation of the arabic edinburgh postnatal depression scale among Lebanese women by Christian El Kahwaji, Elie Barakat, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Camille Akkari, Savio Barakat, Souheil Hallit

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The effect of the work-family conflict, subjective socio-economic status, and physical activity on the perceived quality of life of working women in Iran: the mediating role of qua... by Nader Rajabi-Gilan, Shirin Zardoshtian, Neda Sarabi, Mehdi Khezeli

“…Abstract Introduction The conflict between work and family responsibilities has created many challenges for working women in Iran. This study aimed to examine the effect of work-family conflict (WFC), subjective socio-economic status (SSS), and physical activity (PA) and quality of working life (QWL) on the quality of life (QOL) of working women in Kermanshah, Iran. …”
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Association between purpose in life and healthcare use among women and men in Germany: cross-sectional analysis of the nationally representative German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP)... by Hans-Helmut König, André Hajek

“…Therefore, the goal of this study was to examine the association between purpose in life and HCU (in terms of frequency of outpatient physician visits and hospitalisation) stratified by sex.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting and participants A representative sample of the general adult population in Germany (n=1238; collected from September 2020 to February 2021); taken from the innovation sample of the German Socio-Economic Panel.Outcome measures The frequency of outpatient physician visits in the past 3 months was used as first outcome measure. …”
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Women's Health Crisis in Pakistan by Zafar Mirza

“…Economic factors, such as low workforce participation and wage gaps, further exacerbate these challenges. …”
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Las brechas laborales que afectan a las mujeres desde la perspectiva de las ciencias económicas: un análisis de la producción científica en la base de datos Scopus - Labor market g... by Emanuel José Maldonado, Denis González-Argote, Rolando Eslava-Zapata, Alfredo Javier Pérez-Gamboa

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Measuring self-reliance and wellbeing among forcibly displaced women enrolled in a gender-focused economic empowerment program: A protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial i... by Lindsay Stark, Ilana Seff, Adriana Monar, Diany Castellar, Neetu Mahi, Arturo Harker Roa

“…For forcibly displaced populations in Colombia, and especially for women, gender-based violence (GBV) poses a threat during transit and in their new homes where xenophobia, lack of accessible and adequate services, limited safe economic opportunities, and lack of information on access to services, further increase risk. …”
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What does intimate partner violence mean for women with breast cancer? Experiences of Iranian women by Leila Sheikhnezhad, Hadi Hassankhani, Erika Metzler Sawin, Zohreh Sanaat, Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh

“…Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 11 women with breast cancer, all participants referred to the outpatient Oncology Clinic in IRAN. …”
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Social status of women in Ancient Sparta by I. A. Lohvynenko, Ye. S. Lohvynenko

“…With the loss of Messenia, women lose their economic freedom. The social status of women also changes, as they become more subordinate to men. …”
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The Gig Economy and Its Impact on Women in Iraq by Hawra Milani, Zahra Shah, Rikke Bjerg Jensen

“…These experiences reveal the dual nature of the gig economy: providing flexible work options while perpetuating vulnerabilities such as discrimination and economic insecurity. By situating our analysis within Iraq’s unique socio-economic conditions, including women’s low workforce engagement and infrastructural challenges, we contribute to a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping women’s participation in this emerging labour market. …”
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Experiences of Women in Tianguis and Popular Markets in Oaxaca by Nallely Guadalupe Tello Méndez

“…This article reflects on two experiences of participation in tianguis and markets of women whose lives were transformed by the Popular Oaxaca Movement of 2006. …”
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Gender Relations and Women Empowerment in Kisoro Municipality. by Kamahoro, Janet

“…:velopment process and women should get access to economic assets like land and houses that an be used as collateral to secure soft loans. …”
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Emergent online discourses and the (re)framing of women’s identity by Sibongile Mpofu

“…This article examines how Zimbabwean women are using blogs to resist and subvert women’s ascribed identities, improve the political, economic and cultural representations of women, and enhance women’s participation in politics. …”
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Effects of covid-19 on the livelihoods of rural women in Ethiopia by Samuel Tadesse Adisalem, Asrat Mulat Asegie

“…Methods This study investigated effects of COVID-19 on economic activities of rural women in Ethiopia. Thereby, a multistage sampling procedure was employed to randomly draw 263 rural women as study participants. …”
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Guest Editorial: The Gig Economy and Women Workers in the Middle East by Stella Morgana

“… What is the impact of the so-called gig economy on women workers in the Middle East? Does digitalisation represent a catalyst for female labour participation in the region or a burden leading to further financial insecurity and invisibility? …”
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Access of Women to Higher Education in Uganda: An Analysis of Inequalities, Barriers and Determinants by Kwesiga, Joy Constance

“…The study analyses factors affecting women's access to higher education in Uganda, where women are under-represented at all levels of education, as students, teachers, and managers. …”
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A Critical Review of Social Exclusion and Inclusion among Immigrant and Refugee Women by J. Crawford, N. Kapisavanhu, J. Moore, C. Crawford, T. Lundy

“…Immigrants and refugees are excluded from participating in social, economic, civic, and political domains within Western settlement countries; women experience greater social exclusion because of intersecting social identities and the interplay between sociostructural systems that create inequalities within host societies. …”
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Gender Politics in Nigeria: A Socio-Political Analysis of Women’s Perspectives on Feminism, Feminist Politics, and Democracy by Victor Jatula, Olusegun Adesanya

“…Using feminist political philosophy as its theoretical framework, and mixed methods to gather data, this study interrogated Nigerian feminism, feminist politics, and democracy through the lens of 100 working-class women. Findings reveal the existential struggles of participants whose material deprivation and political powerlessness have increased apathy towards gender politics, elections, and political institutions. …”
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Key Success Factors in Entrepreneurial Development among Women Micro-Entrepreneurs in Malaysia by Vikneswary Tirumalaisamy, Asokan Vasudevan, Rajani Balakrishnan, Suleiman Ibrahim Shelash Mohammad, A. Vasumathi, Ahmad Samed Al-Adwan, Barween Al Kurdi

“…The study suggests that future research should focus on specific sectors within microenterprises and include a larger sample size for a broader understanding of women’s economic contributions. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers aiming to enhance support for women microentrepreneurs in Malaysia. …”
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The Assessment of the Supply of Calcium and Vitamin D in the Diet of Women Regularly Practicing Sport by Michał Wrzosek, Jakub Woźniak, Dorota Kozioł-Kaczorek, Dariusz Włodarek

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