The status of serum 25(OH)D levels is related to breast cancer by Mohammad Momivand, Mahta Razaghi, Farshid Mohammadi, Edris Hoseinzadeh, Roya Najafi-Vosough

“…These participants were matched with 40 age- and Vit. D serum level-matched women without breast cancer. …”
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The Magnitude of Salt Intake Behaviors and Its Predictors among Saqez Urban Population of Kurdistan District in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kolsom Khoram, Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mamagani, Behjat Shokrvash, Maral Hariri-Akbari

“…Results. Out of 766 participants, 73% were women, with mean (M) 32.83, standard deviation (SD) 9.52 years, and 77.2% were married. …”
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Entrepreneurship Development Among Black Youths in South Africa: A Choice or Neccesity? by Thulani Andrew Chauke

“…The study findings revealed that Black youths in the Vhembe District decided to be entrepreneurs to empower their communities, escape underemployment and scarcity of jobs, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth. The paper recommends that the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in the Presidency, in collaboration with the Department of Small Business Enterprise Development and the National Youth Development Agency, should provide a two-year internship for young Black entrepreneurs in foreign companies that specialize in mining, technology, creative industries, and agriculture. …”
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A qualitative investigation of the influences of gender among low-socioeconomic status students’ motivations to study biology by Svetlana Masjutina, Elizabeth Stearns

“…We observed that these motivational factors were more salient for LSES men than for women. In contrast, LSES women often found both medical and non-medical careers appealing due to their interest in doing scientific research. …”
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Beyond burnout: A comprehensive investigation of burnout, resilience, and career continuity among Palestinian lawyers in a complex socio-political environment. by Muayad K Hattab, Noor Omar Adas, Abdalkarim Ayyoub, Shadi Khalil Abualkibash, Muntaser Nafeth Asmar, Akram Daoud, Ghassan Khaled, Zuheir N Khlaif

“…Challenging conventional notions, the study provides valuable insights for state strategies, legal firms, educational institutions, and policymakers to address challenges and improve lawyer retention and job satisfaction in an environment marked by unstable economic and political conditions. Additionally, it examines gender-specific career intentions, notably women lawyers displaying a stronger inclination to stay, potentially linked to socio-economic responsibilities. …”
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The influence of role conflict, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment to turnover intention on female teacher by Reny Martha Linda, Ani Muttaqiyathun

“…The role of women's transition as laborers actively participates in economic activities (earning a living) in various activities following the skills and education they have as well as available job opportunities. …”
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Differentiating the cognitive development of early-term births in infants and toddlers: a cross-sectional study in China by Jing Hua, Jie Sun, Zhijuan Cao, Xiaotian Dai, Senran Lin, Jialin Guo, Guixiong Gu, Wenchong Du

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clinical competence of health professionals in Poland and Spain: results of the health exclusion research in Europe (HERE) study by Piotr Karniej, Anthony Dissen, Łukasz Pietrzykowski, Raúl Juárez-Vela, Antonio Martinez Sabater, Janina Kulińska, Jakub Zieliński, Michał Czapla

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The Effect of Gender Inequality in Education on Rural Poverty: A Case Study of Nyakagyeme Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Akaruhanga, Jasper

“…Purposive sampling was also used to collect data from respondents who participated in the study. Findings of the study were obtained from the field interpreting the results analyzing based on the specific objectives of the study chapter five portrayed the summary of findings, and recommendations were made such as the Ministry of Labor, Gender and Social Development should address the problem of poverty concerning gender inequality among women in Uganda, there should be awareness raising regarding gender-based violence, the gender inequality should be addressed through social protection programs like equal enjoyment of social services for example clean water in the community, for women to contribute in the development process their potential should be unfolded by sensitizing them about development and providing them with necessary knowledge to help them to be included in the development process and women should get access to economic assets like land and houses that can be used as collateral to secure soft loans…”
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Type and physical intensity of occupations at pulmonary TB diagnosis by M. Saroufim, C. Geric, A. Majidulla, A. Abjani, G. Tavaziva, S. Saeed, A.J. Khan, F. Ahmad Khan

“…RESULTS: Among 272 participants with microbiologically confirmed PTB (women: 130/272, 48%; median age: 29 years, IQR 22–45), 78% (211/272) had smear-positive disease, and 96% (260/272) had data on occupation. …”
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Sex-related association between smoke exposure and gallstones in a US population: a cross-sectional study by Xingyong Huang, Xuanyu Hao, Tingting Wang, Xiaoyue Zhang, Peng Wu, Lufan Shen, Yuanyuan Yang, Wanchuan Zhang, Kai Zhang

“…Abstract Background Cholelithiasis are a condition that creates an economic and medical burden on society, and women are more susceptible to gallbladder stones. …”
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Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan by Muhammad Ishaq, Javeria Saleem, Ruhma Binte Shahzad, Mahrukh Iqbal, Abida Tehreem, Raja Sajjad Asghar, Aleena Touqeer, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukkhari

“…Objectives This study aims to explore and analyse the interplay of sociocultural, psychological and institutional factors, gender roles and power dynamics in shaping the decision-making processes and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab, specifically focusing on women.Design This study employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews to delve into the narratives and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab.Setting Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.Participants 17 participants registered at the PHOTA for kidney or liver donation.Results Interviews with living donors at PHOTA, Lahore, provided qualitative data, which was then systematically coded and analysed to identify recurring themes that explore the underlying social and cultural reasons for the observed gender disparity. …”
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Evaluation of Knowledge and Practice of Pharmacy Professionals regarding the Risk of Medication Use during Pregnancy in Dessie Town, Northeast Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Abdu Tuha, Yilak Gurbie, Haftom Gebregergs Hailu

“…Most of the respondents (64.5%) believed that amoxicillin is safe in all trimesters. 26 (34.2%) of participants knew that isotretinoin is unsafe for use by pregnant women. …”
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Prediction and unsupervised clustering of fertility intention among migrant workers based on machine learning: a cross-sectional survey from Henan, China by Xinghong Guo, Mingze Ma, Yiyang Chen, Zhaoyang Fang, Jingru Liu, Shuming Yan, Yifei Feng, Xinya Cheng, Jian Wu, Beizhu Ye

“…Regardless of the group, economic and age factors are the main reasons for participants not having a family plan in the near future. …”
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Beyond image: evaluating the perceived effectiveness of workplace mental health programs in the insurance sector by Isabel Barbosa, Elizabeth Real de Oliveira

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High-risk fertility behavior and associated factors among mothers attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Hossana Town, Central Ethiopia Region: facility based cros... by Yishak Sinebo, Tekle Ejajo, Awoke Girma, Tadele Yohannes

“…Results In the study, it was found that 67.39% of the total participants, specifically women, exhibited high-risk fertility behavior (HRFB) (95% CI: 63.91, 71.01). …”
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Impact of loneliness on suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from a cross-sectional online survey in Japan by Takahiro Tabuchi, Ryo Okubo, Hirokazu Tachikawa, Midori Matsushima, Haruhiko Midorikawa, Miyuki Aiba

“…Objectives We aim to reveal how loneliness relates to suicidal ideation following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design Cross-sectional online survey.Setting Community cohort study in Japan.Participants The second wave of a large web-based survey, Japan COVID-19 and Society Internet Survey, was conducted in February 2021, and we analysed the data of 6436 men and 5380 women who were aged 20–59 years.Main outcome measures The prevalence ratios (PRs) of suicidal ideation due to loneliness, depression, social isolation and decline in income during the pandemic and other sociodemographic and economic information were adjusted in the analysis.Statistical methods Estimations were conducted by separating a male and female sample. …”
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Predominant polarity in bipolar affective disorder and its impact on cognition and quality of life by Shashank Bhardwaj, Deoraj Sinha, Ami Pawar, Astik Mane

“…Discussion and Results: Men exhibited manic predominant polarity, while women had depressive predominant polarity, with P value of. 003. …”
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How climate change is shaping young people’s health: a participatory, youth co-led study from Bangladesh, Guatemala and Nigeria by Jessie Pinchoff, Karen Austrian, Eno-Obong Etetim, Damilola Babatunde, Eleanor Blomstrom, Sigma Ainul, Toyin Olamide Akomolafe, Brian Medina Carranza, Angel Del Valle

“…A total of 196 AYP ages 12–25 years participated. Open-ended questions elicited responses regarding AYP knowledge, experiences and perceptions of climate change. …”
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Uncovering barriers to bilharzia prevention communication in Ugu district, South Africa by Lauren Dyll-Myklebust, Duduzile Zwane

“…Motivated by the rapid response to treatment as demonstrated by rural Zimbabwean women, an organisation known as the FB Project conducted research exclusively with this group. …”
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