Prevalence of Abortion and Contraceptive Practice among Women Seeking Repeat Induced Abortion in Western Nigeria by Mustafa Adelaja Lamina

“…A prospective cross-sectional study utilizing self-administered questionnaires was administered to women seeking abortion in private hospitals/clinics in four geopolitical areas of Ogun State, Western Nigeria, from January 1 to December 31 2012. …”
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Respectful Maternity Care during Childbirth among Women in a Rural Area of Northern India by Ravneet Kaur, Tejbeer Singh, Mani Kalaivani, Kapil Yadav, Sanjeev K. Gupta, Shashi Kant

“…Results: The majority (88.7%) of women experienced RMC. The domain with the lowest score was communication and autonomy (62.9%), followed by supportive care (76.1%). …”
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Prevalence of Anemia and Iron Deficiency among Palestinian Pregnant Women and Its Association with Pregnancy Outcome by Mahmoud A. Srour, Samah S. Aqel, Khaled M. Srour, Khalid R. Younis, Fekri Samarah

“…Methods. This is a cross-sectional study that included 300 pregnant women in their first trimester and 163 babies. …”
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Perceived husbands’ support during pregnancy and childbirth among women in yenagoa metropolis, bayelsa state by Jessica Agada Jimmy, Arunibebi Lamawal Lawrence, Maureen B Nkamare, Wonyinbarakemi Ladi Berefagha

“…Objectives: This study evaluates the levels of perceived emotional, physical, and informational support provided by husbands to their wives during pregnancy and childbirth. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 445 postpartum women selected through proportionate stratified random sampling from a population of 1057 attending health centers. …”
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Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis and Associated Risk Factors among Women Complaining of Genital Tract Infection by Adane Bitew, Yeshiwork Abebaw, Delayehu Bekele, Amete Mihret

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An Exploration of Determinants of Anemia in Pregnant Women at Buakayu Community Health Center Tana Toraja Regency by Erni Yetti R, Zadrak Tombeg, Anto J. Hadi, Sumardi Sudarman, Syamsopyan Ishak, Fitri Rahma Handayani

“…Methods: The study used an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The sample was pregnant women who visited the Buakayu Community Health Center for antenatal examination using an accidental sampling technique for 11 days. …”
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FAKTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INCIDENCE OF PREECLAMPSIA IN PREGNANT WOMEN AT RSUP. DR. M. DJAMIL PADANG IN 2022 by Nur Cintia Dewi, Abdiana Abdiana, Fitrayeni Fitrayeni

“…Background: Preeclampsia still a complication of pregnancy is in need of special attention if not to be overcome by directly resulting in an increase in the number of deaths of pregnant women. The factors that can cause preeclampsia for pregnant women among them are age, parity, and the nutritional status of mothers. …”
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Association between Different Types of Edible Oils and Anthropometric Indices Mood, and Appetite among Women by Nahid Kangani, Mohammadreza Mohammadi, Mobina Zeinolabedin, Nick Bellissimo, Leila Azadbakht

“…Methods. A cross-sectional study design was used, and 245 women staff of Tehran University of Medical Sciences participated. …”
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Thoracolumbar And Lumbopelvic Spinal Alignment During The Deadlift Exercise: A Comparison Between Men And Women by Victor Bengtsson, Ulrika Aasa, Fredrik Öhberg, Lars Berglund

“… # Study Design Observational, Cross-sectional. # Methods Twenty-four (14 men, 10 women) lifters performed three repetitions of the deadlift exercise using 70% of their respective one-repetition maximum. …”
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Prevalence, Pattern and Effect of Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria by AbdulMumin Kayode Ahmed, Ayotunde Sherif Azees, Mojirola Martina Fasiku, Olanrewaju Saheed Jimoh, Gloria Bosede Imhonopi, Abiola Oluwatoyin Temitayo-Oboh, Rasheed Abiodun Salam, Ibrahim Ahmed El-Imam, Omobola Yetunde Ojo, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ehiem

“…Background: The world over, women are victims of violence in close and intimate relationships where they are expected to be safe and protected. …”
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Leaner Women with Impaired Insulin Secretion Accounts for about 40% of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Japan by Seishi Furukawa, Yoichi Kobayashi

“…To identify the involvement of leanness and impaired insulin secretion with Japanese gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Method. A cross-sectional study was conducted comprising 219 at-risk pregnant women who underwent a 75g glucose tolerance test at a single institute in Tokyo, Japan. …”
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Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies and Severity of Interstitial Lung Disease in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Alberto Daniel Rocha-Muñoz, Manuel Ponce-Guarneros, Jorge Ivan Gamez-Nava, Eva Maria Olivas-Flores, Mayra Mejía, Pablo Juárez-Contreras, Erika Aurora Martínez-García, Esther Guadalupe Corona-Sánchez, Tania Marlen Rodríguez-Hernández, Mónica Vázquez-del Mercado, Mario Salazar-Páramo, Arnulfo Hernan Nava-Zavala, Ernesto German Cardona-Muñoz, Alfredo Celis, Laura González-Lopez

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The moderating effect of alternate Mediterranean diet on the association between sedentary behavior and insomnia in postmenopausal women by Zhumei Sheng, Mincong Zhou

“…AimThe study aimed to explore the moderating role of the alternate Mediterranean diet (aMED) adherence on the association between sedentary behavior and insomnia symptoms in postmenopausal women.MethodsData regarding postmenopausal women were obtained for this cross-sectional study from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2008. …”
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A study on sexual violence among women in Northern Ethiopia's 2022 conflict: mixed methods by Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Seteamlak Adane Masresha, Birtukan Gizachew Ayal, Kindie Mekuria, Tsion Kokeb Kodo, Abayneh Tunta Boye, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Eneyew Talie Fenta

“…Ethiopia faces this issue extensively despite its preventable nature, persisting as a significant challenge within the country.ObjectiveThe study aimed to identify the extent and factors associated with sexual violence among women, children, and adolescent girls during the 2022 armed conflict in Northern Ethiopia.MethodA community-based cross-sectional study combined quantitative and phenomenological methods. …”
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Dietary Intake Pattern and Nutritional Status of Women of Reproductive Age in Slum Areas of Pokhara Metropolitan by Babita Kandel, Dhurba Khatri, Arun Kumar Koirala, Yamuna Chhetri, Alisha Manandhar

“…Methodology. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted to assess the dietary intake pattern and nutritional status among 404 women of reproductive age in the slum area of Pokhara from June 2019 to December 2019. …”
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Does Current General Mental Health Status Relate to Current Smoking Status in Pregnant Women? by Diane Liu, Emily Younger, Stacy Baker, Stephanie Touch, Tamara Willmoth, Jessica L. Hartos

“…Methods. This cross-sectional analysis used 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) data for 621 pregnant women aged 18-38 from Florida (N=136), Kansas (N=116), Minnesota (N=105), Nebraska (N=90), New York (N=78), and Utah (N=96). …”
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Improved Diet Quality in Elite and Entry-Level Military Women Compared With Civilian-Matched Counterparts by Tyler E Oliver, Soothesuk Kusumpa, Laura J Lutz, James P McClung, Holly L McClung

“…Nonplausible reporters identified as women reporting an energy intake of <300 or > 4500 kcal/d were excluded from the analysis. …”
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Does the Frequency of Watching Television Matters on Overweight and Obesity among Reproductive Age Women in Ethiopia? by Mohammed Ahmed, Abdu Seid, Adnan Kemal

“…Hence, the study aimed to assess the association between watching television with overweight and obesity in a nationally representative sample of Ethiopian women. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted by using secondary data analysis from 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey among women aged from 15 to 49 years. …”
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Association Between Body Mass Index, Abdominal Obesity and Menopause-Related Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women by Brianna A Rice, Patricia Heavey

“…Evidence suggests that there is a potential association between body weight, general abdominal obesity and menopause-related symptoms in postmenopausal women. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that recruited postmenopausal women. …”
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Pattern and Predictors of Maternal Healthcare Services Utilization among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria by Esther Oluwakemi Oluwole, Alero Ann Roberts, Ifeoma Peace Okafor, Victoria Oluwasola Yesufu

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 453 women of reproductive age selected through multistage sampling between July 2022 and March 2023. …”
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