Women's preferences, impacts, and satisfaction with companion support during labour and delivery experiences in Oman by Nasar Alwahaibi, Fatema Alajaimi, Hoor Alhabsi, Alzahra Alkalbani, Rodina Aljulandani

“…Women's preferences, impacts, and satisfaction with their companions during labour and delivery were evaluated in this study.MethodsThis cross-sectional observational study was conducted between June 2022 and April 2024. …”
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Determinants of body composition among peri-menopausal women of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India by Suman Sahu, Rajesh K. Gautam

“…Abstract A cross-sectional study was conducted among the peri-menopausal women to find out determinants of body composition. …”
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Health Belief Model Theory Approach to Analyze Pregnant Women's Ability to Prevent Anemia by Deasy Irawati, Ali Madinah, Sri Wayanti, Esyuananik Esyuananik

“…One of the nutritional problems that often occurs in pregnant women is anemia. The inability of pregnant women to prevent anemia needs to be predicted based on various factors using the Health Belief Model theory. …”
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Determinants of Focused Antenatal Care Uptake among Women in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya by Eliphas Gitonga

“…The aim of the study was to assess the determinants of uptake of focused antenatal care among women in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. Methods. This was a descriptive cross-sectional survey. …”
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Egg consumption, sleep, and mental health status among women with type II diabetes by Elnaz Daneshzad, Parisa Janmohammadi, Vahid Basirat, Mostafa Qorbani, Leila Azadbakht

“…Abstract To evaluate if egg consumption is associated with sleep quality and psychological health (depression, anxiety, and stress) in women with type 2 diabetes. A cross-sectional study was conducted on women with type 2 diabetes (n = 230). …”
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Knowledge about COVID-19, coping and resilience in Mexican women: comparison by stress levels by Ana Leticia Becerra Gálvez, Alejandro Pérez-Ortiz, Yuma Yoaly Pérez-Bautista, Isaías Vicente Lugo-González, América Genevra Franco-Moreno, Erick Alberto Medina-Jiménez

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between stress levels, knowledge about COVID -19, ways of coping, and resilience in women. Method: A non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational study was carried out in a group of 386 Mexican women through a format that was distributed on social networks. …”
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Knowledge of, Perception of, and Attitude towards Uterine Fibroids among Women with Fibroids in Lagos, Nigeria by M. A. Adegbesan-Omilabu, K. S. Okunade, A. Gbadegesin

“…The study was to assess the level of knowledge of, perception of, and attitude towards uterine fibroids among women diagnosed with the condition. Methods. It is a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out among women diagnosed as having uterine fibroids in two gynaecological clinics in Lagos, Nigeria. …”
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Estimation of malondialdehyde and catalase activity in pregnant women at IIMS&R Hospital, Lucknow, India by Niharika Singh, Saba Khan, Mohammad Mustufa Khan, Haseeb Ahsan, Roshan Alam

“…Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the status of malondialdehyde (MDA) and catalase (CAT) activity in pregnant and age matched non-pregnant women. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 74 participants were enrolled, including 37 pregnant and 37 age-matched non-pregnant women. …”
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Predictors of breastfeeding self-efficacy among postpartum women in RSUD IA Moeis Samarinda by Nur Hastuti Fitria, Wirapuspita Wisnuwardani Ratih, Kamaruddin Iriyani

“…Objective: This study aims to predict the factors associated with breastfeeding self-efficacy in RSUD IA Moeis. Methods: A cross-sectional study with multiple logistic regression tests were used to analyze 56 postpartum women. …”
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Diverse vaginal microbiota in healthy Japanese women: a combined relative and quantitative analyses by Masahiro Ito, Misaki Kataoka, Yoichi Sato, Hideki Nachi, Koji Nomoto, Koji Nomoto, Nobuhiko Okada

“…IntroductionThis cross-sectional study aimed to characterize the viable vaginal microbiota and identify host factors influencing this microbiota by employing a combination of relative and quantitative analyses.MethodsTwenty-four vaginal fluid samples were collected from healthy adult Japanese women for analysis. …”
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Dysregulation of Kisspeptin and Leptin, as Anorexigenic Agents, Plays Role in the Development of Obesity in Postmenopausal Women by Andon Hestiantoro, Brilliant P. K. Astuti, Raden Muharam, Gita Pratama, Fiastuti Witjaksono, Budi Wiweko

“…Therefore, this study aimed at investigating the association between leptin, soluble leptin receptor (sOBR), free leptin index, kisspeptin concentrations, and body mass index (BMI) in postmenopausal women. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 171 postmenopausal women aged 40–75 years from 2017 to 2018. …”
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Effectiveness of Meta Cognitive Interpersonal Approach Training on Rumination and Self-Esteem in Betrayed Women by Mohammad Mohammadipour, Zahra Montajabian, Sajjad Mohammadipour

“…The analysis revealed that meta cognitive interpersonal approach training resulted in an increase in self-esteem, a decrease in rumination, and a rise in self-esteem in betrayed women. It is suggested that meta cognitive interpersonal approach should be used to reduced rumination and increased self-esteem in betrayed women, in order to improve the mental health of women affected by marital infidelity.…”
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Acceptability of the social uses of the COVID-19 screening test among women in southern Benin by Mingnimon A. Affo

“…Methods: A cross-sectional approach was used to collect data in two areas (intervention area and buffer zone). …”
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The relationship between sexual function and sexual dysfunction beliefs after postpartum in primiparous women by Elahe Amirkhalili, Mansoureh jamshidimanesh

“…Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 352 primiparous women after childbirth in 14 selected healthcare centers affiliated with the Iran University of Medical Sciences using a multi-stage sampling method. …”
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Determinants of Patient Delay in Seeking Diagnosis and Treatment among Moroccan Women with Cervical Cancer by Fatima Ouasmani, Zaki Hanchi, Bouchra Haddou Rahou, Rachid Bekkali, Samir Ahid, Abdelhalem Mesfioui

“…This study sought to investigate potential determinants of patient delay among Moroccan women with cervical cancer. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2014 to June 2015 at the National Institute of Oncology in Rabat. …”
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Correlation between levels of physical activity, disease severity and pain intensity in women with fibromyalgia by Márcio Bruning, Jonato Prestes, Nuno Manuel Frade de Sousa, Gabriel Caetano Pereira, Fernanda Maria Borghi, Leonardo Pestillo de Oliveira

“…The aim of this study was to correlate levels of physical activity, disease severity, and pain in women with FM. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study with 93 women diagnosed with FM, with an average age of 49.1±10.3 years. …”
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The food environment in favelas is associated with the presence of arterial hypertension and diabetes in socially vulnerable women by Luiz Gonzaga Ribeiro Silva-Neto, Risia Cristina Egito de Menezes, Juliana Souza Oliveira, Nathalia Paula de Souza, Thays Lane Ferreira dos Santos, Telma Maria de Menezes Toledo Florêncio

“… Abstract Objective: To evaluate the relationship between the food environment in favelas and the presence of arterial hypertension and diabetes among women in the context of social vulnerability. Design: A cross-sectional and partially ecological population-based study was conducted in a Brazilian capital city. …”
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Leptin as well as Free Leptin Receptor Is Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Young Women by Nasser M. Rizk, Elham Sharif

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Detection of Hemoglobinopathies in Cuban Pregnant Women from the Program: Sickle Cell Anemias in Cuba by Yadira Valdés Fraser, Tatiana Acosta Sánchez, Jacqueline Pérez Rodríguez, Beatriz Suárez Besil, Sandra Bárbara Correa Jiménez

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> determine the type and frequency of hemoglobinopathies in Cuban pregnant women. <br /><strong>Method:</strong> a descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the type of hemoglobinopathies in 1,342,917 pregnant women recruited over a period of ten years. …”
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The Experience of Embodiment Scale: An examination of its psychometric properties in women from the Republic of Cyprus. by Viren Swami, Christophe Maïano, Marios Argyrides, Elly Anastasiades

“…We initially prepared a Greek translation of the EES using a 5-step procedure recommended for test adaptation studies. Next, in a cross-sectional study, we asked a sample of 933 women from Cyprus to complete the Greek EES, alongside additional, previously validated measures assessing body appreciation, psychological well-being (self-esteem, life satisfaction), eating restriction, perfectionism, and internalisation of appearance ideals. …”
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